Bhaskar Sarma

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Articles by Bhaskar Sarma

Trump pauses Project Freedom: What this means for US-GCC alliance, Strait of Hormuz

May 07, 2026 18:27 IST

The Gulf backlash to the escort mission, however, reflects the larger churn in the region that has...

Sat, May 09, 2026

indigenous Cell Broadcast emergency alert system

India tests new emergency messaging system for citizens: How cell broadcast works, why it matters

May 02, 2026 13:37 IST

Currently, the government already issues disaster alerts through SMS. But unlike SMS alerts, which...

Sun, May 03, 2026

‘Ecocide’: How international law falls short in addressing the environmental toll of war

May 01, 2026 07:03 IST

The Rome Statute recognises four serious crimes: genocide; crimes against humanity; war crimes;...

Sat, May 02, 2026

Iran’s untraced mines in Strait of Hormuz: Why naval mines are difficult to detectSubscriber Only

Apr 11, 2026 19:20 IST

Iran may not be able to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as it cannot locate the mines it laid along the...

Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Why UK’s plan to cede the Chagos islands appears to be coming apartSubscriber Only

Apr 11, 2026 14:40 IST

The US has blocked a key legal step required for the ratification of the UK's Chagos deal. The...

Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Before the ceasefire: Why Trump’s threats against Iran would have been a war crimeSubscriber Only

Apr 08, 2026 18:42 IST

A “war crime” is not just an informal classification but a definition codified in international...

Wed, Apr 08, 2026

US pilot missing in Iran: Why capture could raise the stakes for the USSubscriber Only

Apr 04, 2026 20:51 IST

Here’s a look at how hostage-taking became a key part of Iran’s foreign policy, and why the...

Mon, Apr 06, 2026

As Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran war, all eyes now on Bab el-Mandeb StraitSubscriber Only

Mar 28, 2026 16:52 IST

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sparked the world’s worst energy shock. Now, the...

Mon, Mar 30, 2026

Why US is weighing Kharg Island takeover — and why this is a major riskSubscriber Only

Mar 20, 2026 21:58 IST

Taking over or blockading Kharg Island could pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But...

Sat, Mar 21, 2026

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines as they prepare to enter one of Saddam Hussein's palaces in Baghdad.

Joe Kent’s resignation: Why top Trump official blamed Israel for Iraq, Syria warsSubscriber Only

Mar 20, 2026 06:00 IST

Joe Kent’s mention of the 2003 Iraq war appears to be a reference to the long-held belief among...

Fri, Mar 20, 2026

‘The US knew nothing’: What Trump’s distancing from Israel’s oil field strike says about Iran warSubscriber Only

Mar 18, 2026 22:36 IST

South Pars is the world's largest gas field. The attack marks only the second one by Israel and the...

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Governor CV Ananda Bose at Raj Bhawan in 2023.

Bengal CM Mamata says not consulted on Governor appointment. But does Centre need to discuss this?Subscriber Only

Mar 06, 2026 13:22 IST

Governor Appointment Process Explained: There is no Constitutional requirement for the Union...

Fri, Mar 06, 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru addressing UN diplomats in the UN's General Assembly Hall, New York, December 1956.

Why Nehru supported China’s bid for UNSC seat, over offers to India from the US and the USSRSubscriber Only

Feb 28, 2026 14:03 IST

The late Arun Jaitley had called India’s first prime minister “the original sinner” over the...

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Tariff decision: How even Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court judges went against himSubscriber Only

Feb 21, 2026 18:47 IST

The US Supreme Court has delivered a series of emergency interim rulings in favour of Trump over...

Sat, Feb 21, 2026

Trump’s steep tariffs are straining India’s textile sector. Does the Budget address this?Subscriber Only

Feb 01, 2026 16:40 IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an integrated programme aimed at modernising the...

Sun, Feb 01, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget 2026 today.

Union Budget 2026 Explained Highlights: Jobs focus; govt to continue capex heavy lifting, measures for taxpayersSubscriber Only

Feb 01, 2026 08:00 IST

India Union Budget 2026-27 Explained Live Updates: Budget has proposed hiking the overall...

Sun, Feb 01, 2026

Trump claimed US ‘gave Greenland’ back to Denmark. It never had ownership — but has sweeping military rightsSubscriber Only

Jan 23, 2026 13:22 IST

A Cold War-era agreement with Denmark already allows the US to ramp up its military presence in...

Fri, Jan 23, 2026

An Expert Explains: ‘US appears to be trying a deal with Delcy Rodríguez… have to see which way Venezuela military goes’Subscriber Only

Jan 11, 2026 12:35 IST

Who exactly is in charge in Venezuela right now? What will Trump's move mean for the US and for...

Wed, Jan 14, 2026

Is the young, white male being pushed out? A new article is latest lightning rod in US culture warsSubscriber Only

Dec 21, 2025 13:27 IST

'The Lost Generation', an article published in Compact magazine last week, alleges that DEI...

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

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