New Delhi, June 19 -- The world is once again on the brink. With the war in Ukraine still raging and unrest simmering across the Middle East, a new conflict has plunged global geopolitics into deeper uncertainty.

A few days ago, tension between India and Pakistan flared up after 26 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. India launched Operation Sindor, which targeted terrorist camps across the Line of Control.

For a brief moment, there was a serious apprehension that both India and Pakistan could go to war. But both sides agreed to a ceasefire, which reduced stress.

But cool in South Asia has been affected by a more explosive conflict in the Middle East. On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a military campaign against Iran, ...