Saying goodbye to pacifism A nation that once renounced war now stands at the edge of rewriting its identity. Japan, shaped by the ashes of World War II, based its global reputation on peace, restraint, and constitutional idealism. Today, that foundation ... See more
Japan: The Rise of a New Security State Strategic anxieties over China’s rise, North Korea’s provocations, and shifting Indo-Pacific alliances are pushing the country toward a more assertive military role—despite deep public resistance A nation that once ... See more
Tiny island is a giant political symbol Katchatheevu never needs an invitation in Tamil Nadu politics. It turns up on its own – like that extra vada that arrives with a masala dosa. Small, crisp, and suddenly the centre of attention. As the state heads to... See more
India–Iran: A partnership of strategic necessity As sanctions and regional instability redraw global equations, India–Iran relations — anchored in connectivity, energy, and strategic autonomy — have evolved into a pragmatic alignment where calculated stat... See more
Why facts must be checked April 2 stands as a quiet corrective in a noisy world. Celebrated as International Fact-Checking Day, it arrives right after April Fools’ Day, almost as a moral counterweight. One day celebrates deception; the next reminds humani... See more
