Military Power Rankings Reflect Shifting Geopolitics of Indo-Pacific
The US military may still be the preeminent military power in Asia, but its competitors are catching up.
Agni-IV Missile Test Bolsters India’s Nuclear Deterrence
The intermediate-range, nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile test is one of a number of recent moves by New Delhi to improve India’s nuclear deterrence.
India’s INS Arighaat: A Credible Deterrence?
The INS Arighaat, the Indian Navy’s latest nuclear submarine, is a step toward creating a credible multifaceted nuclear deterrence, but there’s still work to do.
Geopolitics of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
Long delayed and ever controversial, the INSTC is a ‘sanctions free’ trade corridor that aims to recalibrate Eurasian trade flows. This backgrounder examines the interests and geopolitics surrounding the project.
Backgrounder: China’s Blue Dragon Strategy for the Indo-Pacific
A response to US attempts to contain China’s military expansion, China’s Blue Dragon strategy envisions a widening PLA Navy footprint in three critical maritime arenas: the South China Sea, the East China Sea, and the Indian Ocean.
The Risk to America’s AI Dominance is Algorithmic Stagnation
To retain the competitive edge it currently enjoys, the United States must take active steps to create and harness the next wave of artificial intelligence.
The China-Pakistan Axis and Indian Ocean Geopolitics
Examining the economic and security imperatives underpinning China’s ongoing support, notably in the maritime domain, for longtime ally Pakistan.
What Would Modi’s Third Term Mean for India-China Relations?
Cooperation will likely trump tension should Modi win a third term, as there’s much to be gained in harmonious India-China relations.
Geopolitical Snapshot: Pakistan
A new series examining the pressing political, military, and economic issues faced by key geopolitical actors around the world.
India Press Freedom at Stake amid Growing ‘Narrative Management’
It’s no coincidence that India’s plunging press freedom rankings coincide with the political rise of Narendra Modi.