NASA’s Midas Touch: Parker Probe Touching The Sun

NASA’s Midas Touch: Parker Probe Touching The Sun

AJEY LELE | December 25, 2024

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

India-Russia “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” Reaches New Heights

MAHESH RANJAN DEBATA | December 19, 2024

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

Defend the Guard: Challenging the Forever War Paradigm in the United States

SELENA GREEN, MAHESH RANJAN DEBATA | December 6, 2024

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

NGO Statement: Improving Interactions between Civil Society and the OPCW

ANIMESH ROUL, Aayushi Sharma, ICANKurdistan | November 28, 2024

Mr. Chairman, Director-General, Distinguished Delegates, Civil Society Colleagues:

NGO Statement: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical Weapons Regulation

NGO Statement: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical Weapons Regulation

ANIMESH ROUL, Emad Kiyaei | November 28, 2024

Mr. Chairman, Director-General, Distinguished Delegates, Civil Society Colleagues:

Targeted Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah: Strategic Deployment of Technology in Modern Day Counterterrorism

Targeted Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah: Strategic Deployment of Technology in Modern Day Counterterrorism

AJEY LELE | October 1, 2024

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.

End the Violence, Unveil the Truth: The Quest for Justice in the World Uyghur Congress Controversy

End the Violence, Unveil the Truth: The Quest for Justice in the World Uyghur Congress Controversy

SELENA GREEN, MAHESH RANJAN DEBATA | September 21, 2024

Four months ago, on May 10, 2024, the global Uyghur movement received a massive shock by serious allegations of sexual harassment involving two of its prominent leaders: Dolkun Isa, Executive President of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) headquartered in Munich, Germany, and Nury Turkel, Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom and Board Member of the Uygh

Reemergence of Terror Networks in Jammu and Kashmir: Evaluating the State's Response Mechanisms

Reemergence of Terror Networks in Jammu and Kashmir: Evaluating the State's Response Mechanisms

R. BHANU KRISHNA KIRAN | September 11, 2024

Following major crackdown on terrorists in the Kashmir Valley and the redeployment of troops from the southern Pir Panjal range to Ladakh due to the ongoing border standoff with China, terrorists have shifted their base from Kashmir to the Jammu region.

Riding the Technological Wave: India's Digital Diplomacy and Global Engagements

Riding the Technological Wave: India's Digital Diplomacy and Global Engagements

SONAKSHI GARG | August 27, 2024

In the 1850s, upon receiving the first telegraph messages, the flummoxed British Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, Lord Palmerston, famously exclaimed, "My God, this is the end of diplomacy!" His reaction reflected the skepticism and surprise that often accompany shifts in public diplomacy.