Opinion – How Formidable is the Rightward Shift in India?
The claim to a common Hindu identity allowed the BJP to offer more representation to subaltern castes, yet argue they are above caste and community.
The Battle for Bengal: Regional Resonance
The results of the West Bengal elections are likely to impact not only its own 100 million population, but also the 163 million people inhabiting neighbouring Bangladesh.
Review – US Strategy in the Asian Century: Empowering Allies and Partners
Denmark’s timely book includes a full assessment of US allies and partners and proposes logical strategic shifts necessary for the US in response to a rising China.
Opinion – Populism and Rhetoric Amidst the Farmers’ Protest in India
Despite smear campaigns, it looks difficult to reclaim a ubernationalist discourse against the authentically local and indigenous farmers.
The Role of the Maldives in the Indo-Pacific Security Space in South Asia
Despite the Maldives being a small island state, it can influence regional power dynamics concerning India and China.
In the Shadow of Sanctions? US–India Relations and the S-400 Purchase
If the Biden administration were to invite sanctions, this would roll back diplomatic progress and set back the US aim of using India as a counter-weight against Chinese ambitions.
US Sanctions against Iran and Their Implications for the Indo-Pacific
Sanctions against Iran pose a dilemma for India and a significant challenge for Iran’s foreign policy, especially in the latter’s strategic partnership with India.
From Militancy to Stone Pelting: The Vicissitudes of the Kashmiri Freedom Movement
Amidst a breakdown in relations over Kashmir, signs are pointing towards another war between Pakistan and India.
The Irrelevance of Soft Power
The 21st century will be characterized by competition among China, India and the US. The question facing every nation is what they can offer to pave the way towards new strategic alliances.
The India-China Conflict in the Himalaya Should Break Open IR Theory
India and China are locked in a great power clash over the Himalaya. And yet, IR’s failure to go beyond a state-centric view of the story may likely lead to a catastrophic ending.
