International Relations
The Africa Gambit: China’s Shadow, India’s History
Africa is the battleground for the 21st-century geopolitics. China has been there for decades, building roads, ports, and railways—often with the help of…
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Economy
India vs China Economy: Which Giant Is Winning the Race?
Let’s be honest—when you hear ‘future superpower,’ two names pop up immediately: India and China. But if you look closely, these two are playing co…
Geopolitics
The Silent War: How India and China Compete Without Fighting
You won’t see tanks on the border every day. But the economic war between India and China is very real. China banned hundreds of Indian apps a few years…
Economy
Why China’s Economy Is Slowing Down (And India’s Isn’t)
I’ve been following economic news for years, and one thing is clear: the China dream is facing a reality check. Real estate crisis. Youth unemployment…
Finance
Where Should You Invest in 2026? India or China?
My cousin asked me last week: ‘I have $10,000 to invest. Should I put it in India or China?’ Honest answer? Neither. But if you force me to choose—I…
Global Governance
BRICS Expansion: Is India Losing Influence to China?
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) recently decided to expand, inviting countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, and Egypt. On the surface…
Strategic Affairs
The Taiwan Strait Question: India’s Silence Speaks Volumes
If you follow geopolitics, you know the Taiwan Strait is one of the hottest spots on earth. Everyone is watching to see if China makes a move. India’s st…
Economy
Jobs, Poverty, and Billionaires: A Ground Report on Two Economies
Numbers lie sometimes. GDP growth sounds impressive until you walk the streets. I have friends in both countries. One runs a small garment unit in Tirupur…
History
The Forgotten Soldiers: Colonial Troops in World War II
World War II was a global war, but the stories we tell often focus on Europeans and Americans. The millions of soldiers from colonies and empires are often…
History
The Forgotten Front: Africa's Role in World War II
When we think about World War II, our minds often go straight to Europe and the Pacific. But there was another crucial battleground that rarely gets the at…
Maritime Security
The Indian Ocean: Why Diego Garcia Keeps Strategic Planners Awake
The Indian Ocean is India’s backyard, but there are a lot of guests staying over. Diego Garcia, a tiny island in the Chagos Archipelago, hosts a massive…
Resources
The Water Wars: Why Rivers Could Be the Next Flashpoint
We talk a lot about borders, but what about rivers? India is upstream for Pakistan (Indus) and downstream for China (Brahmaputra). The Indus Waters Treaty…
Rise of America
The American Experiment Today: What Endures, What Is Tested
The United States is, by any historical measure, an extraordinarily successful political experiment. A republic founded in 1776 with a population of around…
Foreign Policy
Understanding Look East vs. Act East: What Changed?
The shift from ‘Look East’ to ‘Act East’ was more than just a name change. In the 90s, ‘Look East’ was about simply opening up to Southeast Asi…
Geopolitics
The China Factor: Why India’s Himalayan Border Isn’t Just About Maps
We’ve all seen the news flashes about patrols and standoffs in Ladakh. But honestly, the issue runs way deeper than just a line on a map. When you look a…
Indo-Pacific Strategy
Understanding SAGAR: India’s Vision for the Indo-Pacific
If you’ve been following Indian foreign policy, you’ve heard the term ‘SAGAR’—Security and Growth for All in the Region. It’s meant to be India…
Bilateral Relations
The Great Power Rivalry: Why the US Needs India More Than Ever
The US-China rivalry is the defining dynamic of the 21st century. In this rivalry, India is the prize. The US views India as the only democratic country wi…
Rise of America
World War Two: The War That Made America the Dominant Power on Earth
When the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War Two on December 7, 1941, America was militarily unprepared but industrial…
Neighborhood
Bangladesh: India’s Best Neighbor or a Ticking Clock?
If you look at India’s neighborhood, Bangladesh is often called the ‘best neighbor.’ We solved the land border demarcation (a 40-year-old issue), and…
Emerging Markets
Looking South: India’s Tryst with Latin America
When we talk about Indian geopolitics, we rarely look West—beyond the Middle East. But Latin America is becoming a crucial partner. Why? Lithium. The wor…
Defense & Technology
Space is the Place: India’s Anti-Satellite Test and the Militarization of Space
When India shot down one of its own satellites (Mission Shakti) a few years ago, it became one of the few countries with anti-satellite (ASAT) capability…
Sports
Rise of T20 Cricket Leagues Around the World Global Expansion of Franchise Cricket
The rise of T20 cricket leagues has revolutionized the sport over the last two decades. The Twenty20 format, introduced in the early 2000s, shortened tradi…
Business
Dubai as a Regional HQ: Why Global Companies Choose It
Walk through the towers of DIFC or the offices of Dubai Internet City and you will see a pattern — the regional headquarters of companies you know from N…
Business
How Dubai Became the World's Logistics Capital
Fly over Dubai at night and the geometry of its ambition becomes clear. Two major airports, the world's busiest by international passenger traffic at DXB a…
Rise of America
Hollywood and Soft Power: How America Won Hearts Before Arguments
Joseph Nye coined the term soft power in 1990 to describe the ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion. He was de…
History
The Italian Campaign: The Long Road to Rome
After North Africa, the Allies invaded Italy. They expected a quick victory. Instead, they got a long, brutal slog up the peninsula. The Italian campaign l…
Technology & Economy
The Semiconductor Race: Taiwan, USA, and India’s Big Bet
Geopolitics used to be about tanks and bombs. Now, it’s about silicon chips. The global shortage during COVID made everyone realize how dependent we are…
Tourism
Dubai's Souks Beyond Gold: Spice, Textile, and Fish Markets
Most visitors know the Gold Souk, but fewer make it to the nearby Spice Souk and Textile Souk, both of which are worth as much or more time. The Spice Souk…
Security
The Cyber Frontier: India’s Vulnerability to Digital Warfare
Geopolitics isn’t just about soldiers on a mountain; it’s about hackers in a basement. India has faced massive cyber attacks—the 2018 UIDAI breach, t…
Future Vision
Outlook 2030: Will India Be a Superpower?
Everyone loves to ask: will India become a superpower? It’s a catchy headline. But if you look at the geopolitical trajectory, ‘superpower’ might be…
Regional Politics
Neighborhood First: Why Nepal and Maldives Are Giving India a Headache
It’s a classic trope: the big brother syndrome. India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy sounds great on paper, but implementing it has been messy. Look…
Multilateralism
SCO vs. Quad: Where Does India Really Belong?
Being a member of both the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Quad is like being friends with two people who absolutely hate each other. It’…
Foreign Policy
The I2U2 Quad: Is India Playing the West Against the East?
There’s a lot of chatter about acronyms these days—Quad, I2U2, SCO, BRICS. It can get confusing for anyone trying to keep up. I remember when the I2U2…
Rise of America
Immigration and the Making of American Power
Between 1880 and 1920, approximately twenty-five million immigrants arrived in the United States. They came from Southern and Eastern Europe — Italy, Pol…
Bilateral Relations
The Pakistan Paradox: Trade, Terror, and Cricket Diplomacy
If there’s one relationship in Indian geopolitics that defies logic, it’s this one. On one hand, you have the border firing and the constant rhetoric a…
Admissions & Benefits
After FFMG – Which Colleges in India Accept It, Admissions Process & Career Benefits
Clearing FFMG is just the start. Now which colleges can you get into? First, you need to understand – FFMG score is not for PG seats directly. After clea…