A FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER 1 to 15 January, 2026
A Fortnightly Newsletter 1st to 15th January, 2026
Operation Sindoor: A Narrative Warfare Lens
Bharat’s narrative warfare strategy post the Operation Sindoor employed military messaging, diplomatic lobbying, and global media engagement to delegitimise Pakistan’s terror links. How did global media frame the conflict, and how did it influence international perceptions? Abstract The paper aims to examine how Bharat strategically used international institutions and foreign media after the Operation…
The Indian Way of Strategic Diversification in the Multi-aligned World Order
Abstract India’s contemporary foreign policy reflects a distinctive strategy of strategic diversification in an increasingly fragmented and multi-aligned world order. Moving beyond the binaries of Cold War non-alignment and post-Cold War strategic autonomy, India has adopted a pragmatic approach that combines issue-based partnerships, flexible alignments, and calibrated hedging across competing power centres. This article conceptualizes…
India’s Deep Science Ecosystem Enters Capability Phase with Policy, Capital, and Talent Shifts
India’s deep-science ecosystem is undergoing structural transformation, driven by rising domestic patents, returning diaspora founders, and evolving Global Capability Centres. Ankur Capital’s report highlights faster validation cycles, lower capital intensity, and growing Series A/B funding across synthetic biology, semiconductors, and advanced materials. With government R&D support and corporate partnerships, India is building globally ambitious science-led…
The Indo-Russian agreement
The Indo-Russian agreement for 100% Transfer of Technology (ToT) of the RD‑191M semi‑cryogenic engine represents a decisive propulsion upgrade that can shorten India’s path to true heavy‑lift, reusable launchers and human‑rated systems by several years, if not a full decade. It combines diplomatic risk‑taking, industrial up‑skilling, and technological leapfrogging in a way that reshapes ISRO’s…
A Fortnightly Newsletter 16th to 31st December,2025
A Fortnightly Newsletter 16th to 31st December,2025
From Passivity to Power: Reviving Vivekananda’s Vision of Shakti as the Foundation of Bharatiya Moral Life
Anushka Verma Researcher Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan From Passivity to Power: Reviving Vivekananda’s Vision of Shakti as the Foundation of Bharatiya Moral Life Abstract: This paper explores Swami Vivekananda’s idea of Shakti as an ethical principle of strength that can guide individual and collective moral life in contemporary Bharat. The central objective is to examine…
Zelenskyy opens way to demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine to reach peace
Zelenskyy of Ukraine has charted a new path toward peace by suggesting a demilitarized zone in Donetsk, advocating for the withdrawal of Russian troops from a designated area to foster stability. This proposal is encapsulated in a detailed 20-point plan shared with Moscow, which intriguingly includes joint administration of a significant nuclear power station. …
China probably seeks to capitalise from deescalating tensions along Line of Actual Control with India: US report
A US Department of War report indicates China seeks to ease border tensions with India. This move aims to stabilize bilateral ties and prevent closer US-India relations. India, however, reportedly harbors skepticism about China’s intentions. Recent months have seen steps towards normalizing relations, including resumed tourist visas and direct flights. Both nations are working on…
India set to defy global slowdown as growth holds firm, CareEdge report says
India’s economy is projected to grow at 7.5% and 7% in the next two fiscal years, outperforming global peers despite headwinds. This growth will be driven by rising demand and investment, supported by factors like benign inflation, lower interest rates, and a potential US-India trade deal. Read More…