Category: 2025

Diego Garcia
2025 April

Diego Garcia: The Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier of the Indian Ocean

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Nestled deep within the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean lies Diego Garcia, a crescent-shaped coral atoll that forms part of the Chagos Archipelago. This isolated island, under British sovereignty but leased to the United States, has emerged as one of the most strategically significant military outposts in the world. Dubbed by many as the “unsinkable aircraft carrier,” Diego Garcia serves as a linchpin for power projection across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), with vital implications for operations spanning Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.

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Melting Peace
2025 April

Melting Peace: Climate Change and Militarization on India-China Border

admin April 12, 2025 No Comments

In the world’s highest battleground, the Siachen Glacier, soldiers patrol frozen silence while beneath their boots the Earth melts not just from rising temperatures, but from the consequences of human conflict. Along the volatile India-China border in the Himalayas, climate change and military escalation are colliding in dangerous ways.

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Naval Modernisation
2025 April

Naval Modernisation in Asia: A Race for Maritime Supremacy?

admin April 11, 2025 No Comments

Asia’s maritime domain has become a focal point of strategic competition, with nations across the region investing heavily in naval modernisation to secure their interests in an increasingly contested environment. Is Asia witnessing a race for maritime supremacy, or are these efforts driven by a mix of defensive and prestige-oriented motives?

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India’s Strategy
2025 April

India’s Strategy for Countering Non-Traditional Security Threats

admin April 8, 2025 No Comments

Non-traditional security threats have emerged as significant challenges in the 21st century. These threats, encompassing cyber warfare, biological threats, climate change and transnational crimes, transcend national boundaries and demand comprehensive strategies. For India, addressing these challenges is crucial for maintaining national stability and global influence.

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India-Eu
2025 April

India-Eu Free Trade Agreement: Opening New Frontiers

admin April 7, 2025 No Comments

Germany’s Envoy to India Ambassador Philip Ackermann asserted recently that for Germany, the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a game changer, which will funnel more investments into India. Last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited India for dialogue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the two leaders agreed to finalise the FTA by the end of 2025.

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Waqf Board
2025 April

Waqf Board Amendments and National Security: Addressing Concerns of Misuse and Oversight

admin April 4, 2025 No Comments

The Waqf system, which manages Islamic endowments, is pivotal in administering charitable assets in India. Issues of financial mismanagement, lack of transparency and potential abuse of Waqf properties have raised concerns and prompted various revisions in Waqf laws. In the past few years, security agencies have issued warnings about the diversion of Waqf funds for nefarious undertakings, like financing terror.

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African Borders
2025 March

Will Congo Crisis Lead To Redrawing Of African Borders?

admin March 28, 2025 No Comments

This is an exclusive interview of Professor Wafula Okumu by Journalist & Columnist Seema Sengupta. Prof. Okumu is an expert on territorial disputes and Executive Director of The Borders Institute. He served in the African Union Border Programme and has authored several books on the challenges of peace, security and governance in Africa.

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Khalistani Movement
2025 March

Khalistani Movement: History, Challenges, and Modern Relevance

admin March 24, 2025 No Comments

The Khalistani separatist movement is one of the most contentious issues in modern Indian history. Rooted in the demand for an independent Sikh state called Khalistan, the movement primarily arose from Punjab’s socio-political dynamics. While its roots trace back to the mid-20th century, its implications are still evident today, both domestically and internationally.

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