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China's rise in the Middle East : A fallout of US 'pivot' to Indo Pacific?

New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- The unipolar dynamic in international relations is over and the world is fast moving towards a multi-polar world order. As a consequence of this trend, the US power and dominance ... Read More


US-India dynamics could influence ties with Bangladesh, redefine regional politics

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- The recent election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has ignited a flurry of speculation about its implications for South Asia, particularly Bangladesh. As Dr. Mu... Read More


Marx, Mao or Modi? Sri Lanka's delicate balancing act

New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Continuing the 'India First' policy of most of his predecessors, the new Marxist President of Sri Lanka will embark on his first overseas visit on December 15 to New Delhi. As Pri... Read More


Sharing stories and voices of South Asia: Can a Kathmandu film festival act as a catalyst for regional collaboration?

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- In the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, a cultural event has been quietly reshaping South Asian documentary filmmaking for nearly three decades. "We emerged from a collective of pr... Read More


Sustaining democracy and development in Jammu & Kashmir: Looking beyond the 2024 elections

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Jammu & Kashmir held elections after a decade in September-October 2024 for the first time following the 5th August 2019 abrogation of Article 370 (special status of the State of ... Read More


Bangladesh's security crisis threatens regional equilibrium in South Asia

New Delhi, Nov. 30 -- Bangladesh, a nation lauded for its steady economic growth and social advancements, finds itself at a critical crossroads. The July uprising has ushered the country towards new h... Read More


Overcoming the fear of pain and death

New Delhi, Nov. 30 -- As we grow older death does appear more often in our vision field. Hence a curiosity arose about what is the nature of death and why we fear it. I wrote my first book "Nature of ... Read More


Post-uprising Bangladesh grapples with power, inclusion, and hope; rethink of ties with India

New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- The recent upheaval in Bangladesh made headlines around the world. And while the struggles fueling the situation are not new, the situation raises many complex questions. Who wi... Read More


Why de-dollarisation of international trade is unlikely to happen anytime soon

New Delhi, Nov. 25 -- In the aftermath of the recently concluded 16th BRICS summit, a picture of Russian President Vladmir Putin holding a new banknote went viral. It consequently reignited the discou... Read More


Sufism's ethos can be instrumental in healing societal rifts, fostering a culture of coexistence

New Delhi, Nov. 22 -- In a world increasingly divided by conflict, intolerance, and misunderstanding, Sufism emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a rich tapestry of teachings and practices that promo... Read More