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Russia-Ukraine War: Military Modernization and Operational Challenges for India
It has been over two months since the Russia-Ukraine War began, and the conflict shows little signs of slowing. Beyond the immediate devastation of the war, the fighting in Europe has once again highlighted the strategic dilemma of foreign dependence…

India’s Stance on Ukraine: Myths, Misperceptions, and Risks for Indo-U.S. Relations
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many have been closely watching India’s stance as a key U.S. partner in the Indo-Pacific. India’s response to the invasion has prompted questions about its commitment to international law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. It…

Can South Asia Commit to Defending Ukranian Women?
The Russian military invasion of Ukraine has caught many within the international community by surprise. The past five weeks of the Russian attack have had severe humanitarian consequences for Ukrainians, disproportionately impacting women and girls. But despite reports from the…

The Ukraine Invasion and Afghanistan’s Current Crisis
While all eyes remain on the current Russian onslaught in Ukraine and unfolding refugee exodus into Europe, another humanitarian crisis has worsened in Russia’s neighborhood: Afghanistan. The invasion of Ukraine has immediate humanitarian implications for Afghanistan. As approximately 23 million…

Nationalism in Russia’s Bureaucracies: A Cautionary Example for India
A month into the conflict, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is regarded as a failure. In the opening days of fighting, Russia was unable to capture any major cities, underestimating Ukraine’s military strength and public opposition to Russian occupation. As the…

Survival Politics: Assessing Pakistan’s Neutrality in the Ukraine Crisis
As the world grapples with the Ukraine crisis, countries are acting carefully to preserve their relationships with all parties involved. Pakistan, a key non-NATO partner of the United States, chose to abstain from voting on a United Nations Security Council…