Modi, a leader who built his brand on muscular nationalism and clarity of purpose, now risks repeating both their mistakes—romanticizing adversaries abroad while eroding strategic clarity at home.
What began as a proxy battlefield in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza is now veering toward full-scale war. Iran’s recent threats, Israel’s pre-emptive strikes, and spiraling retaliations have set the region on fire.
The 1947 partition of India was driven by British strategic, economic, and intelligence agendas, creating enduring geopolitical and economic divisions that still impact South Asia today.
In India, a divide exists between those who trust the legal system and those who’ve faced its harsh realities, revealing a painful truth about justice, power, and societal indifference.
India's strategic role in global affairs resembles the wise elephant in The Jungle Book: strong, benevolent, and poised to lead with wisdom, if it nurtures its internal growth and unity first.
The discovery of unaccounted cash in a Delhi High Court judge's residence raises serious questions about transparency and accountability in India's judiciary, calling for urgent reform.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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