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Pakistan’s Rare Earth Ambitions Meet China’s Export Controls
Following a period of relative diplomatic isolation under the Biden administration, Pakistan seems to be enjoying what some have called its “year of diplomatic miracles” in 2025. From floating contribution to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza to nominating U.S.…
آبدوزیں بحرہند میں ہندوستان کی ابھرتی ہوئی قوت کی کلید ہیں
شمال مغربی بحر ہند میں سمندری تجارت گزشتہ چھ ماہ کے دوران دوہرے خطرات کا شکار رہی ہے۔ ایک طرف یمن سے تعلق رکھنے والے حوثی باغیوں نےبحیرہ احمر سے گزرنے وا لے بین الاقوامی بحری جہازوں پر حملے کیے…
Submarines are Key to India’s Evolving Force Posture in the Indian Ocean
Maritime commerce in the Northwestern Indian Ocean has been vulnerable to twin threats in the last six months. On the one hand, the Yemen-based Houthis have attacked international shipping passing through the Red Sea to draw global pressure on Israel…
The India-France Partnership: New Avenues for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
In October 2023, India made a formal request to the French government to purchase 26 Rafale Marine aircrafts for the Indian Navy, worth USD $6 billion, which would significantly bolster its capabilities in the Indian Ocean. However, while defense trade…
Nepal in 2023: Economic Crisis Drives Domestic and Foreign Policy
In 2023, Nepal experienced relative stability in both domestic and foreign spheres. Unlike previous years, the domestic landscape was primarily dominated by economic issues while the fragile coalition government remained comparatively stable. Additionally, the government opened investigations into big corruption…
China’s Fight Against India’s Soft Power: The Case Against ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’
The theme of this year’s G20 summit held in New Delhi was ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ a Sanskrit word which translates to ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. Originating from the Hindu text Maha Upanishad, this concept promotes global unity, urging nations…