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Iran War
Escalation and Uncertainty: How the Iran War is Reshaping West Asia


Md. Muddassir Quamar

Five months after US-Israeli strikes, the Iran conflict has expanded into a destabilising regional crisis, fracturing Gulf unity and threatening global energy security. Diplomatic resolution remains urgently needed.

India-Russia Relations
The Bear and The Tiger in Close Embrace: Eight Decades of Time-Tested India-Russia Relations


Mohammed Badrul Alam

A comprehensive analysis of India-Russia relations spanning eight decades, examining their strategic partnership, trade agreements, cultural ties, and enduring cooperation while navigating contemporary geopolitical challenges and opportunities.

Pakistan
Pakistan’s Credit Upgrade: When Better Ratings Mask Economic Pain


Mohammed Shoaib Raza

Pakistan’s latest credit upgrade masks a deeper paradox: international confidence has improved, but ordinary citizens continue to bear the heavy economic costs of IMF-driven stabilisation and fiscal adjustment.

Issue Briefs

Srilanka-India
Visit of Sri Lankan President to India: Issues at Stake


Ashok K. Behuria

The first country that the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose to visit was India like many of his predecessors, emphasising the special relationship the island nation has with India. However, in his case it was important because the party he hailed from had a historical ruse with India and was regarded as pro-China.

Rohingyas
Rohingya Crisis: Security Concerns and Diplomacy Dilemma for India


Shailendra Upadhyay

The Rohingya crisis, stemming from the persecution of the minority Rohingya Muslim population in Myanmar in recent years, has garnered significant attention in India. The illegal migration of Rohingyas seeking refuge from Myanmar is increasingly viewed as a considerable security threat within India.

bashar-al-assad
Fall of Bashar Al-Assad: What it Means for the Region and India


Mohmad Waseem Malla

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's government marks a significant turning point in the Western Asia region. Assad was overthrown by a quick onslaught by opposition troops commanded by Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, following more about 13 years of civil war and international sanctions.