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Bharat’s Strategic Reset: Why De-Americanising Must Not Mean Trusting China
The debate over de-Americanising Indian statecraft must be treated with historical depth rather than emotional reaction. Bharat was never fully Americanised, as its record of non-alignment, the 1971 Indo-Soviet Treaty, and repeated resistance to external pressure demonstrate. At the same time, disappointment with Washington should not lead India to romanticise China or ignore the realities…
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Nepal Airlines’ Map Gaffe Ignites Outrage: Cartographic Accuracy, Sovereignty, and Dharmic Unity
Nepal Airlines triggered public outrage after sharing a map that appeared to place parts of Jammu & Kashmir and North-East India outside India’s borders, prompting a rapid apology and takedown. In South Asia, where maps signal sovereignty and identity, such missteps carry outsized geopolitical and emotional impact. This analysis details why cartographic accuracy matters, outlines…
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China’s Invisible War With India And The World
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd). On 15 June 2020, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) backstabbed the Indian Army patrolling team during the Galwan Valley Clash. The whole nation was angry, but the flag-bearers of the India-China Friendship Association (ICFA) were unwavering in their support for China. ICFA didn’t see any reason to sever ties with China or…