Decoding Strength, Exposing Dragon: How Real is China's Military Power? Part-I
This is a two part article. The first part focuses on the current state of China's military capabilities while also exposing the vulnerabilities undermining its strategic ambitions.
The Antarctic Programme: Advancing India’s Geostrategic and Scientific Footprint in the White Continent
India's foray into Antarctic geopolitics began in 1955–56 with “The Antarctic Question,” marking the country's official intervention under then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Moral Policing, Public Floggings, and the Decline of Girls' Education in Taliban ruled Afghanistan
Since the Taliban's return to power in August 2021, Afghanistan has faced a sharp decline in human rights, with women and minorities bearing the brunt of repression. The Taliban’s enforcement of moral policing, public floggings, and the systematic dismantling of girls' education reflects their rigid interpretation of Sharia law despite global condemnation.
NASA’s Midas Touch: Parker Probe Touching The Sun
In Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of an architect called Daedalus. They wanted to escape from the island of Crete since the king had imprisoned them for sharing their secrets. Daedalus had constructed wings from birds’ moulted feathers and some other materials. He had used the beeswax for the ‘construction’ of the wings. Daedalus had warned his son that he should not fly too high.
India-Russia “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” Reaches New Heights
The India-Russia relationship has entered a new phase, marked by intensified bilateral engagements over the past six months. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Moscow twice this year, in July and October, to strengthen ties with Russia, a steadfast ally.
Defend the Guard: Challenging the Forever War Paradigm in the United States
As the United States continues to provide both overt and covert support to conflicts in Eurasia and the Middle East, a growing grassroots initiative known as the 'Defend the Guard' movement has emerged to challenge federal military policies at home.
NGO Statement: Improving Interactions between Civil Society and the OPCW
Mr. Chairman, Director-General, Distinguished Delegates, Civil Society Colleagues:
NGO Statement: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical Weapons Regulation
Mr. Chairman, Director-General, Distinguished Delegates, Civil Society Colleagues:
Targeted Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah: Strategic Deployment of Technology in Modern Day Counterterrorism
Israel faced a major setback on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups launched a successful attack. After this successful terror attack, many questions were raised concerning Israeli technological superiority and robust defence mechanisms in place. Despite Israel's technological superiority, Hamas managed to bypass these defences.