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Defence, regional partnerships: Why the India-Egypt relationship matters to New DelhiSubscriber Only
October 22, 2025 17:51 IST
What role does defence play in India-Egypt ties? How do ties with Egypt matter for the future?
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
Engagement without recognition: Decoding New Delhi’s approach to Taliban government in KabulSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 12:26 IST
India-Afghanistan Engagement: How does India’s engagement with the Taliban work? How have other states and international organisations engaged the Taliban? What is driving India’s ‘engagement-without-recognition’ model?
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
What the International Stabilization Force for Gaza, proposed by Trump, envisagesSubscriber Only
October 04, 2025 16:24 IST
While both Israel and Hamas announced their acceptances of the ceasefire and its associated obligations, concerns remain over larger peace plan for Gaza and the long-term fate of Hamas in Palestine
Tue, Oct 07, 2025
France joins other countries in recognising Palestine: What this means for Israel, the Gaza warSubscriber Only
September 23, 2025 15:25 IST
UK Canada Australia Palestine recognition: France, UK, Canada, Australia, and several smaller European countries have now recognised Palestine as a State. How does it help the beleaguered Palestinians? Does it change anything in the ongoing war?
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
Why India shouldn’t be worried by Saudi-Pak dealSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 07:15 IST
A joint statement after the signing of Saudi-Pak Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement states that ‘aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both’. Yet, the deal should not worry India
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Israel’s attack on Doha: why it was carried out, possible falloutSubscriber Only
September 11, 2025 07:04 IST
Netanyahu’s motivations go beyond just the continuation of operations against Hamas. Qatar, a US ally with a reputation for being a mediator in conflicts, will be looking at the Israeli action with a wider lens
Thu, Sep 11, 2025
Why it will be difficult to disarm Hezbollah, despite its weaknessesSubscriber Only
September 04, 2025 18:00 IST
Hezbollah has been significantly weakened since last October, when Israel invaded Lebanon and took out its top leadership. But it remains resilient and unwilling to disarm
Thu, Sep 04, 2025
How Israel’s Gaza war has thrown future of IMEC up in the airSubscriber Only
August 10, 2025 08:31 IST
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is an ambitious idea that can cut shipping time by about 40%. But Israel’s war in Gaza poses a fundamental challenge
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
Explained: The rift in Western world over Gaza, and its possible impactSubscriber Only
July 28, 2025 07:05 IST
As Israel, with American support, continues to batter Gaza, there is a growing rift in the world — including in the West — with regards to Israel & Palestine. But it is unclear what this will amount to on the ground.
Mon, Jul 28, 2025
Explained: Players in Syria’s continuing turmoil, from Israel to the DruzeSubscriber Only
July 22, 2025 06:57 IST
Jihadist-turned-President Ahmed al-Sharaa wants to unify Syria after its 14-year civil war. But domestic and external pressures pose a significant challenge
Tue, Jul 22, 2025
Iran-Israel ceasefire: After the fighting has stoppedSubscriber Only
June 26, 2025 06:45 IST
Trump has forced a fragile truce on Israel and Iran. Tehran needs space to negotiate and recuperate. Israel has shown it can conduct a stand-off war against the Iranian homeland. What next for Iran and the region?
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire: Why Tehran gave ‘early notice’ of its attack on US base in QatarSubscriber Only
June 24, 2025 03:39 IST
That Tehran telegraphed its retaliatory attack to the Americans indicates that it wants to retain space for negotiations and recuperate. Hours later, Donald Trump announced the Iran and Israel have agreed to a complete ceasefire
Tue, Jun 24, 2025
Expert Explains: Understanding Pakistan’s balancing act on IranSubscriber Only
June 21, 2025 06:40 IST
Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, Islamabad is playing a delicate, deliberate balancing act informed by a complicated bilateral relationship with Tehran, need for American patronage, and anxieties about India
Sat, Jun 21, 2025
Expert Explains | War in Middle East: what nextSubscriber Only
June 16, 2025 07:00 IST
Israel has the capabilities to keep up its strikes on Iran, but its maximalist goals might still be out of reach. For Tehran, the choices are stark, but Netanyahu's actions seem to be pushing its neighbours closer to Iran.
Tue, Jun 17, 2025
Israel strikes Iran: Why war clouds are hovering over the Middle East yet againSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 06:57 IST
US President Donald Trump had also reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza and “stop talk of an attack on Iran” just days ago. What led to the strikes?
Fri, Jun 13, 2025
Pakistan secures key roles in UNSC committees: Should India worry?Subscriber Only
June 11, 2025 14:57 IST
Pakistan is now the Chair of the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee, Vice Chair of the 1373 Counter-Terrorism Committee , and a Co-Chair in two informal working groups of the UNSC. What are these committees? What powers does Pakistan now have?
Wed, Jun 11, 2025
Explained: International efforts to end Israel’s war in GazaSubscriber Only
June 07, 2025 17:54 IST
How have past international efforts to end Israel’s war in Gaza fared? How have international views on Gaza changed over time? What explains Israel’s actions?
Sat, Jun 07, 2025
Trump, Syria & the Middle East: What the US President wantsSubscriber Only
May 17, 2025 06:43 IST
An American President has met a previously sanctioned al-Qaeda terrorist, and the US is set to lift its 46-year-old sanctions on the country he now leads. What are the takeaways from Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE. What are his priorities for the Middle East, and where do they leave Iran, Israel, and Syria?
Sat, May 17, 2025
Expert Explains: The Pakistan-Turkey nexus and where India standsSubscriber Only
May 10, 2025 07:00 IST
Pakistan has used Turkish-made drones to attack India. Turkey is Pakistan’s second largest arms supplier, and among its closest allies, which has consistently backed it on Kashmir. India has adjusted its own geopolitical partnerships to take on the Pak-Turkey nexus.
Sun, May 11, 2025
Operation Sindoor signals: Three takeaways from India’s action against Pak terrorSubscriber Only
May 07, 2025 18:22 IST
Operation Sindoor 2025 Analysis: Beyond the military objective, what purpose did Tuesday night’s action serve? How does the 2025 action differ from – and build on – the Indian actions of 2016 and 2019? What happens now?
Thu, May 08, 2025
The hot Line of Control: Why Pakistan keeps violating ceasefire with IndiaSubscriber Only
May 03, 2025 06:35 IST
For more than a week, the Pakistan Army has violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control every night, drawing a proportionate Indian response. What is the nature of the ceasefire understanding between the two countries? Why do violations take place, and why do they stop?
Sat, May 03, 2025
Explained: An Iran-Saudi shift amidst US-Iran nuclear talksSubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 17:10 IST
Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabian Defence Minister met Iran's Prime Minister last week. What has changed between the two largest, historically hostile Gulf states? And what has not?
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Expert Explains: US-Iran nuclear talks — what has happened so far, why, and the road aheadSubscriber Only
April 14, 2025 07:10 IST
Just three months into Trump's second term, the US and Iran are talking for a deal he had walked out of in his first presidency. Iran has economic reasons to sit at the table, but there is a long way to go before the outreach becomes a handshake
Thu, Apr 17, 2025
Erdogan’s latest gambit: Why the Turkish president imprisoned his political opponent, cracked down on protestersSubscriber Only
March 29, 2025 07:05 IST
Turkey has jailed the main political challenger to the country’s authoritarian President. The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, stresses in the Europe-US transatlantic alliance, and the situation in Ukraine have opened a geopolitical window for Erdogan to tighten his grip over power.
Sun, Mar 30, 2025
Expert Explains: In US fresh attacks on Houthis, what are Trump’s new objectivesSubscriber Only
March 18, 2025 18:24 IST
Why has Trump targeted the Houthis afresh, and how do they manage to retain their attack capabilities? What are the group's ties with Iran, China, and Russia?
Thu, Mar 20, 2025Journalism of Courage
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