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Arav Shah
The author is an intern with the Explained desk at The Indian Express.
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Iran leveraging the Strait of Hormuz has roots in history. Here’s what its planning for the future
April 10, 2026 09:26 IST
Iran’s effective closure of the strait flows from a long legal and asymmetric military strategy to weaponise Hormuz, with lasting effects for the world despite the recent ceasefire.
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
Why US-Iran ceasefire will bring limited relief for US-linked colleges in the Gulf
April 08, 2026 13:30 IST
For years, the Gulf nations focused on importing prestigious academic infrastructure as a long-term economic investment for a post-oil future. But the war highlighted a major hurdle to these plans.
Wed, Apr 08, 2026
Why Artemis II crew went farther from Earth than anyone before
April 07, 2026 19:08 IST
Artemis II has travelled 252,756 miles away from Earth, but setting this record is not the mission's main objective.
Tue, Apr 07, 2026
Amid West Asia war, why Spain has banned US military aircraft from its airspace
March 30, 2026 21:01 IST
Spain's airspace ban on US military aircraft marks a sharp escalation in Madrid-Washington tensions, with the government citing violations of international law. But principle is not the government's only motivation.
Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Tucker Carlson: How a long-time Trump ally became the face of MAGA ruptureSubscriber Only
March 24, 2026 20:19 IST
By refusing to align the conservative MAGA movement with Trump’s sensibilities, the journalist and commentator has emerged as a thought leader with an independent base.
Wed, Mar 25, 2026
Behind Spain PM Pedro Sanchez’s global defiance of TrumpSubscriber Only
March 24, 2026 13:31 IST
Having chosen to speak out against the US’s top brass during a period of acute geopolitical and transatlantic tensions, what underlies Sanchéz’s foreign policy? We explain.
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
Explained: So you just bought an induction cooktop. Here’s how it worksSubscriber Only
March 22, 2026 06:00 IST
Traditional gas stoves rely on combustion to create an open flame. But an induction cooktop bypasses this combustive chemical reaction. Its glass surface also remains relatively cool.
Thu, Apr 09, 2026
The other Hormuz: Why mountains near the Persian Gulf are rainbow-colouredSubscriber Only
March 18, 2026 21:50 IST
The Hormuz mountain ranges are a unique geological formation with a signature colourful appearance. Why is that?
Fri, Mar 20, 2026
250 years later, why Adam Smith’s ‘Wealth of Nations’ remains relevant, from colleges to debates on AISubscriber Only
March 09, 2026 20:00 IST
Today marks the 250th anniversary since the publication of Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations'. Despite the shift in the study of Economics over the last century and a half, Wealth of Nations remains a seminal text in the study of classical economics.
Wed, Mar 18, 2026
War in West Asia: How Iran-Azerbaijan ties moved from managed hostility to the brink of cross-border engagementSubscriber Only
March 09, 2026 18:41 IST
Iran–Azerbaijan relations flare up as drone strikes hit Nakhchivan republic, triggering military alerts and reviving long-standing disputes over ethnicity, Israel ties, and regional corridors.
Tue, Mar 10, 2026
Anthropic to fight US govt in court over ‘supply-chain risk’ label: Behind the standoff, and what it means for Claude AISubscriber Only
March 08, 2026 14:42 IST
By allowing OpenAI to monopolise the Pentagon’s AI contracts, Anthropic appears to have cemented itself as the strictly neutral, sovereign architecture globally.
Mon, Mar 09, 2026
What are ‘gravity bombs’ which the US is planning to shift to in Iran?Subscriber Only
March 05, 2026 19:46 IST
US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth announced that the US would be shifting to 'gravity bombs', marking a major tactical pivot in the ongoing campaign against Iran.
Fri, Mar 06, 2026
With El Mencho’s killing, understanding the rise and rise of Mexican drug cartelsSubscriber Only
March 03, 2026 16:48 IST
Mexican drug cartels have evolved into diversified and heavily armed, cross-border entities. A changing financial model, including diversified investments ranging from energy to avocados, played a role.
Tue, Mar 03, 2026
Strikes on Tehran decimated Khamenei’s inner circle: Who exactly were they?Subscriber Only
March 01, 2026 17:42 IST
The airstrikes by US and Israel on Khamenei's compound took out a slew of his military chiefs and multiple members of his familial network. Here’s a look at who was killed.
Sun, Mar 01, 2026
Why India’s decades-old friendship with France persists despite pressures from Trump 2.0Subscriber Only
February 21, 2026 08:22 IST
Even as US President Donald Trump continues to shake down the post-World War II established global order, France has managed to remain important for Indian interests
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
As US reportedly weighs scaling back steel and aluminium tariffs, a look at who really foots the billSubscriber Only
February 15, 2026 08:00 IST
For Trump to roll back tariffs, especially on crucial products such as steel and aluminium, would constitute a significant change in stance. A Financial Times report said higher prices for goods such as food and drinks, which depend on the metals for packaging, prompted the plan.
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
Why China’s population woes can be partly attributed to the One-Child Policy’s design failureSubscriber Only
February 14, 2026 08:00 IST
A decade since the One-Child Policy’s reversal, the number of annual births in China has declined to a record low. In many ways, China is attempting to legislate a future which it spent 40 years building against.
Fri, Feb 13, 2026
Starmer is not in Epstein files, Trump is. Here’s why UK leader almost lost his chair, while US President gets supportSubscriber Only
February 11, 2026 19:08 IST
The answer to the asymmetry of Epstein outrage lies in the nature of British polity, Starmer and Mandelson's reputations, and in the American political landscape.
Mon, Feb 16, 2026
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