Opinion | The Pakistan-China Friendship Is Fast Turning Sour

Aditi Bhaduri | Monday November 18, 2024

A string of bombings targeting Chinese nationals have angered Beijing, which has pushed Pakistan to begin formal negotiations for a joint security management system.

Opinion | Israel Has Little Reason To End Its War - Even With Yahya Sinwar Dead

Aditi Bhaduri | Sunday October 20, 2024

With US elections just weeks away, Israeli PM Netanyahu understands that he would likely get a free pass, whether Trump becomes President or Kamala Harris.

Opinion | Remembering Nicholas Roerich, The Russian Who Made Kullu His Home

Aditi Bhaduri | Wednesday October 09, 2024

Nicholas Roerich, who was born on this day 150 years ago, was first and foremost an Indophile, someone who perhaps can be said to have laid the foundation of Indo-Russian friendship.

Opinion | Why Is Israel Playing With Fire? Because It Has Understood It Can

Aditi Bhaduri | Saturday September 28, 2024

Already, Israel has demonstrated that in spite of widespread condemnation of its use of disproportionate force in the Gaza Strip, it has been able to stay intent on its course, with the international community incapable of or unwilling to halt its as

Opinion | Modi-Putin Should Consider Something: Balancing China Together

Aditi Bhaduri | Thursday July 04, 2024

While China's calling card is its massive investments and the BRI, Russia and India can leverage their position through joint efforts towards invigorating trade and investments in Central Asia, the ASEAN region, and even South Asia.

Opinion | Is The End Of The US-Saudi Petro Deal An Opportunity For India?

Aditi Bhaduri | Thursday June 20, 2024

While the dollar will continue to hold sway in the foreseeable future, the world without a doubt is moving towards an alternative currency. The lapse of the petro-dollar deal will act as a catalyst for this de-dollarisation process.

Opinion | Raisi Transformed Iran's Foreign Policy. Yet, His Death Won't Change Much

Aditi Bhaduri | Tuesday May 21, 2024

Despite his deep imprint on Iran's foreign policy, Ebrahim Raisi's demise may not see any major foreign policy shifts in the region.

Opinion | India-Iran Chabahar Deal Signals Resolve Amid A World In Flux

Aditi Bhaduri | Wednesday May 15, 2024

India, which sees itself not just as a member of the Global South but as one of its leaders, will have to do a careful balancing act with the West. Therefore, the India-Iran Chabahar deal speaks of a great resolve.

Opinion | Pipeline To Nowhere: How An Iran Deal Became Pakistan's Bane

Aditi Bhaduri | Tuesday April 30, 2024

Pakistan is yet to complete its part of the pipeline. The global sanctions against Iran and the resultant geopolitical pressure on Islamabad from the Uare the main reasons for the severe delay.