In 2014, President Xi Jinping introduced the concept of ‘Overall National Security’ or comprehensive national security, marking a significant shift in China’s security paradigm beyond traditional military concerns. China’s evolving security p
In 2014, President Xi Jinping introduced the concept of ‘Overall National Security’ or comprehensive national security, marking a significant shift in China’s security paradigm beyond traditional military concerns. China’s evolving security p
India’s strategic culture is deeply intertwined with its civilizational history, reflecting a blend of moral philosophy, pragmatic statecraft, and enduring resilience. Unlike Chinese strategy, which is often interpreted through the lens of Sun Tzu�
Tariffs have once again emerged as a cornerstone of US economic policy under the Trump 2.0 administration. On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency[1], citing the $1.2 trillion US trade deficit as a threat to economic
Since Donald J. Trump’s start of second term as US president, his executive decisions have triggered disruptions that could fundamentally reshape the global order. To understand China’s potential to alter the balance of power, it is crucial to re
In 2024, China commemorated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, held from July 15 to 18, 2024, emphasized structural transformation, technological innova
“We are clear that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas is a pre-requisite for the development of our ties.” - Dr S. Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha (04 December 2024) Since the 21 October 2024 agreement on disengagement and pat
“The ability to prevent defeat is your responsibility, while the opportunities for victory depend upon the enemy.” - Six Secret Teachings, Jiang Ziya As the world awaits another term of US President Donald Trump, the People’s Republic of Chi
In recent years, there has been an upsurge of minilaterals in the Indo-Pacific to bolster a more diversified regional security architecture alongside the traditional US-led alliance system. The Indo-Pacific’s strategic significance lies in its vita
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has markedly altered the state of relations between Japan and Russia. Though many analysts see the start date of the conflict with annexation of Crimea in 2014, it was only with the Russian special military operation in Fe
India today is the fastest-growing economy in the world, with a strong outlook of 7-8 per cent growth rates for the coming decade. Russia, despite having become the most sanctioned economy in the world, has shown uncommon resilience and returned to p