Operation Sindoor has operationalised and tested India’s new, evolving defence doctrine, whose principles primarily emphasise “jointness” and proactivity. In the past, India’s defence posture has been defensive, emphasising strategic restraint and escalation management, particularly in the context of its relationship with Pakistan. Even though the country possesses inherent offensive capabilities, their operationalisation has been constrained, especially in response to sub-conventional threats like state-sponsored terrorism. The Pahalgam attacks resulted in a shift in this strategic calculus. India is moving towards a read more

On March 15, 2025, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, during his visit to Bangladesh, proposed a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Rakhine is affected by the compounding impacts of mass atrocities, civil war, repeated cyclones and inadequate access to humanitarian relief. The unprecedented disaster is resulting in an imminent threat of famine, with over 2 million people at risk of starvation. A humanitarian corridor is the need of the hour. However, Bangladesh chief advisor Muhammad Yunus wants a read more

In May of 2017 at the inception of the first Donald Trump administration, Riyadh was the first foreign presidential destination, signalling a shift in U.S. foreign policy away from prioritizing G7 countries as first stops. The Riyadh visit included a blueprint of the normalisation of ties with Israel, reinforced regional counter terrorism coordination and investment announcements, amongst other read more

The formation of a new coalition government between the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) (centre right) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) (centre left) on 9 April, 2025 marks a significant turning point in German politics. Friedrich Merz, the new chancellor, announced the alliance with bold optimism, declaring, “Germany is back on track.” After years of governmental instability, the coalition seeks to project unity and renewal, both at home and on the international stage. Despite early challenges in the read more