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…
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Technology & Economy
Domestic & Foreign Policy
The Rise of Hindutva and Foreign Policy: How Domestic Politics Shapes Geopolitics
We often separate domestic politics from foreign policy, but in India, they are deeply intertwined. The current government’s foreign policy has a distinc…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Economy & Security
The Red Sea Rerouting: How Houthi Attacks Are Hitting Your Indian Wallet
We often think geopolitics happens in faraway places, far away from our dinner tables. But the recent Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea?…
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…
Environment & Politics
Climate Geopolitics: Why India is the World’s Deal Breaker
At every global climate summit, all eyes are on India. Why? Because we are the third-largest emitter, and we are a developing country that refuses to accep…
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…
Regional Security
The Rise of the Taliban: India’s Afghan Conundrum
For two decades, India invested heavily in Afghanistan—building the Parliament, roads, dams. We had a strategic partnership with the old government. Then…
Energy Politics
Energy Security: Why India is Hugging Russia and Irking the US
Energy is the currency of geopolitics. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the West expected India to jump on the sanctions bandwagon. Instead, we did the opposit…
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…
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…
Diplomacy
The G20 Presidency: Was It Just a Photo Op?
India had a massive year with the G20 presidency. We pushed for the inclusion of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member—a huge diplomatic win. We g…