Persian Gulf under threat: The economic ramifications of blocked shipping lanes
A regional war is fast turning into a global energy crisis with dangerous political and economic consequences
By D.P. Srivastava April 05, 2026
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‘India stood with UAE when it counted’: Abdulnasser Alshaali
UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali says Iran’s actions are not only against the UAE, but against all countries, including India, whose households and industries depend on stable energy supplies from the Gulf
By Namrata Biji Ahuja April 12, 2026
The new normal? How the Middle East is grappling with escalating war
From the UAE to Saudi Arabia, how major countries in the Middle East are dealing with the conflict
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 12, 2026
Undersea cables: The invisible battlefield of global geopolitics
The conflict in the Middle East has exposed vulnerabilities in submarine cable systems that could wreak economic havoc
By Sanjib Kr Baruah April 05, 2026
Securing the seas: How Iran's cable threats highlight the need for maritime security
In the evolving West Asia crisis, vast networks of undersea cables are increasingly becoming targets of subversion
By R. Vignesh April 05, 2026-
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Himalayan challenge: The high stakes of Nepal’s parliamentary polls
The upcoming parliamentary elections is a referendum on governance, institutional integrity and public trust
By Ramesh Pokhrel March 08, 2026 -
Power of resistance: Rebuilding Bangladesh’s parliamentary pillars
A durable democracy in Bangladesh needs an empowered, institutional and responsible opposition
By Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir March 08, 2026 -
Inward-looking trade approach likely to persist beyond Trump: Richard Rossow
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 -
India needs more than a summit to open the doors to AI glory
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 -
The India stack is a real strength in AI: Anne Neuberger
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 -
India–Bangladesh relations have reached their lowest point: Mostafa Sarwar Farooki
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 -
India–UAE ties are built to last
A decade of steady diplomacy has transformed India–UAE ties into a durable, future-oriented partnership
By Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir February 22, 2026 -
‘FTA will deepen India-EU political ties’: Kimmo Lähdevirta, ambassador of Finland to India
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 -
How will PM Modi navigate Trump's ‘Board of Peace’ and US-India relations?
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
