The End of the “Brotherly” Consensus The shifting sands of the Arabian Peninsula are currently witnessing a tectonic realignment that defies decades of conventional geopolitical wisdom. For years, the global perception of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was one of a monolithic bloc, anchored by the shared interests of petroleum-rich monarchies and a unified front…
Introduction However, it was not until April 2026 that the Ministry of Defence of India released statistics that shook the world of international arms. Defence exports for the Financial Year 2025-26 touched the all-time-high mark of ₹38,424 crore ($4.6 billion), which represents an astronomical jump of 62.66 per cent compared to the preceding period. Nevertheless,…
India has experienced a subtle but significant change in its trade strategy over the last year. After years of hesitant flirtation with free trade agreements (FTAs), the country has signed and operationalised a series of ambitious deals with the United Kingdom, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and most recently, New Zealand. Individually, each agreement…
The year 2026 has witnessed constant turbulence in the realm of the global financial market, with the Indian rupee becoming a victim of this global chaos. To gauge the extent of the stress that is being faced by our currency, one has to take a look at the figures that have been witnessed during the…
Abstract India’s policy for the Indo-Pacific has evolved significantly and emerged as a key tool in this strategy, namely defence diplomacy. Most of this essay is devoted to India’s growing reliance on military cooperation to foster security in a disputed region, safeguard its maritime interests and assert regional power. This article examines how the military…
India faces a structural water imbalance. The country receives about 4,000 billion cubic meters (BCM) of rainfall annually, but only about 1,123 BCM is usable due to geographic and storage constraints. (cwc.gov.in) At the same time, nearly 600 million people face high water stress, and per capita water availability has fallen below the water-stress threshold.…
The provided sources highlight two intertwined narratives: the unprecedented rise in wealth controlled by women and the urgent need to redesign systems to support female leaders and investors. By 2030, women are projected to control $34 trillion in US assets and $11.4 trillion in European assets. However, industries are failing to capitalize on this shift,…
Abstract In January 2026, India’s Defence Procurement Board (DPB) cleared a landmark ₹3.25 lakh crore ($39 billion) deal for 114 Rafale jets, concluding a 25-year search for a fleet backbone. This “Rafale Pivot” addresses a critical operational void, as the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) strength had plummeted to 29 squadrons against a requirement of 42.…
Abstract India–China relations have evolved through phases of cooperation, conflict, and cautious engagement since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1950. Early postcolonial solidarity and the spirit of “Hindi-Chini Bhai-Bhai” gave way to strategic mistrust following the 1962 border war. This study examines recent cooperation between India and China, critically analyzing its strategic implications for…