Comments & Briefs

The Israel–Iran War and the Nuclear Factor

The Israel–Iran War has raised serious questions regarding the credibility of the IAEA and highlighted structural deficiencies in the NPT.

July 23, 2025

  • Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak
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    Creating Conditions for Utilisation of Higher Defence Outlay

    Defence expenditure must be aligned with operational requirements and the MoD's capacity to utilise the funds rather than be pegged to a certain percentage of the GDP.

    July 21, 2025

  • Amit Cowshish
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    The Quad, Africa, and Competition for Critical Minerals

    The Quad can offer a compelling, inclusive alternative to China’s mineral dominance through an Africa-centered critical minerals strategy.

    July 18, 2025

  • Mohanasakthivel J
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    Yoga Kshema: Its Roots and Relevance in the Contemporary Strategic Landscape

    Yoga kshema implies prosperity and protection, two distinct conditions that are not achieved in isolation but are closely interlinked.

    July 16, 2025

  • Vivek Chadha
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    Xi Jinping’s Crackdown on Corruption in the PLA

    President Xi Jinping has prosecuted some of the seniormost Chinese military officials for corruption.

    July 15, 2025

  • Abhishek Kumar Darbey
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    Türkiye’s Expanding Engagement with UNRWA

    Türkiye is expanding its support for UNRWA, leveraging humanitarian aid as a tool of regional diplomacy and soft power.

    July 15, 2025

  • Abhishek Yadav
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    Two Japanese Scholars’ Visions for the Indo-Pacific: An Assessment

    Two influential Japanese scholars’ visions of the Indo-Pacific region offer divergent perspectives on the evolution of thinking on the concept among Japanese strategists.

    July 14, 2025

  • Arnab Dasgupta
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    Iranian Nuclear Question and Israel’s Threat Perceptions

    The prospects for lasting peace in the West Asian region remain minimal despite the ceasefire in the aftermath of the 12-day Iran–Israel war.

    July 11, 2025

  • Rohit Kumar Sharma , Abhishek Verma
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    The 12-Day Iran–Israel War and Reverberations in West Asia

    The Iran–Israel war will significantly impact the future geopolitics and security in the West Asian region.

    July 11, 2025

  • Prasanta Kumar Pradhan
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    China’s Two Sessions 2025: Influence of CPC’s Political Ideas

    The Two Sessions (两会) 2025 reflected the key political ideas driving China’s pursuit of economic reforms.

    July 10, 2025

  • M.S. Prathibha
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