The upcoming parliamentary elections is a referendum on governance, institutional integrity and public trust
By Ramesh Pokhrel March 08, 2026
A durable democracy in Bangladesh needs an empowered, institutional and responsible opposition
By Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir March 08, 2026
While the New Delhi Declaration signals a global consensus on inclusive AI, Richard Rossow, senior adviser, Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, talks about challenges ahead
By Namrata Biji Ahuja March 08, 2026
While India boasts the world's largest ChatGPT user base and a high AI adoption score, it remains a consumer rather than a creator
By K. Sunil Thomas March 08, 2026
India’s path toward "frugal," purposeful, and sovereign small language models—targeting health care and agriculture—could define the next 50 years of development for the Global South, the former deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology, the US believes
By K. Sunil Thomas March 08, 2026
Mostafa Sarwar Farooki, filmmaker and cultural adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, said that respect for Bangladesh’s internal political choices is an essential foundation for rebuilding regional trust.
By Namrata Biji Ahuja February 22, 2026
A decade of steady diplomacy has transformed India–UAE ties into a durable, future-oriented partnership
By Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir February 22, 2026
While the US-India trade deal is a major first step towards a comprehensive treaty, the services sector and digital trade are planned for future negotiations
By Pratul Sharma February 15, 2026
Trump's Board of Peace initiative presents a complex diplomatic challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who must navigate US relations and national interests without committing to the costly and controversial plan
By P.R. Kumaraswamy February 01, 2026
NATO's future is under threat but not facing extinction, even if a potential Trump administration pursues aggressive actions like a military takeover of Greenland
By K.P. Fabian February 01, 2026
Indo-Pacific geopolitics are rapidly shifting as a new Trump administration pivots towards a 'spheres of influence' strategy, seeking accommodation with China and retrenching its regional security presence
By Vijay Gokhale February 01, 2026
US foreign intervention has a more than 200-year history of unilateral action, consistently justified by the need to protect national interests while often disregarding international law
By Ajish P Joy January 25, 2026
Greenland's strategic importance is highlighted by its pivotal position in Arctic geopolitics, attracting intense US interest and creating a flashpoint in transatlantic relations
By Ankita Dutta January 25, 2026
Venezuela's soft power, through initiatives like the Citgo free heating oil programme and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra's tours, once deeply challenged the American establishment's self-perception in the early 2000s
By K.P. Nayar January 18, 2026