India chairs the 2026 BRICS Summit amid geopolitical turmoil, balancing internal divides and global pressures. Its agenda prioritises resilience, innovation, and Global South solidarity for a more equitable world order.
The article examines how Mahrang Baloch’s imprisonment and the rise of female suicide bombers reflect a dangerous convergence of shrinking democratic space and evolving militancy, challenging Pakistan’s long-term strategy for restoring peace and order.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India underscores a robust strategic partnership. Driven by China's regional dominance, both democracies are aligning on defence, technology, and economic diversification to secure a balanced Indo-Pacific.
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Forthcoming BRICS Summit 2026 in Delhi : Can India Seize the Moment?
Mohammed Badrul Alam
India chairs the 2026 BRICS Summit amid geopolitical turmoil, balancing internal divides and global pressures. Its agenda prioritises resilience, innovation, and Global South solidarity for a more equitable world order.
Silencing Dissent, Fuelling Despair: The Arrest of Mahrang Baloch and the Dangerous Transformation of the Baloch Conflict
Syed Eesar Mehdi
The article examines how Mahrang Baloch’s imprisonment and the rise of female suicide bombers reflect a dangerous convergence of shrinking democratic space and evolving militancy, challenging Pakistan’s long-term strategy for restoring peace and order.
Fusion of Sushi and Samosa: Evaluating Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s Visit to India
Mohammed Badrul Alam
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India underscores a robust strategic partnership. Driven by China's regional dominance, both democracies are aligning on defence, technology, and economic diversification to secure a balanced Indo-Pacific.