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Seychelles and Bharat: Powerful Partnership Shaping the Indian Ocean Future
Seychelles is far more than a small island nation in Bharat’s maritime imagination. Its vast Exclusive Economic Zone, location near vital Sea Lines of Communication, and deep Indian diaspora links make it a crucial node in the Indian Ocean Region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2026 visit highlighted 50 years of diplomatic relations, maritime cooperation, blue…
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BrahMos to UAE: Russia’s High-Stakes Calculus Behind Bharat’s Defence Rise
The possible BrahMos sale to the UAE highlights the changing logic of defence diplomacy in a multipolar world. Russia may approve the deal because it strengthens military-technical cooperation with Bharat while keeping Moscow relevant in a major joint weapons platform. The UAE’s interest reflects its desire for deterrence, defence diversification, and greater strategic autonomy amid…
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Inside MEF 2026: High-Stakes Nonproliferation, Counter-Extremism Strategy, and Dharmic Unity
A three-day immersion at the Middle East Forum’s 2026 conference provided rigorous, real-world lessons in nuclear nonproliferation, counter-extremism, and policy advocacy. Serving in an IAEA role during a crisis simulation, Suraj Pandit stress-tested safeguards, verification, and de-escalation tools relevant to the Middle East’s complex security landscape. Expert panels distinguished faith from political extremism, emphasizing precise,…
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If the West Bends Over Any Further, We’ll Be Left with a Broken Spine: Nations and Muslim Appeasement
This insightful blog post delves into the complex issue of appeasement in Western nations and its potential consequences in the face of extremist Islamic jihadist ideologies. Drawing from historical events and lessons, it cautions against the dangers of bending too far in the direction of compassion, underscoring the need for a careful balance between empathy…
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Justin Trudeau booed in Canada mosque over Israel-Hamas war
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced booing at a Toronto mosque during his visit due to his response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Liberal MPs in Canada are aligning with calls from Muslim groups for a ceasefire, while prominent Canadian Jewish organizations are demanding Trudeau retract a comment that was seen as supporting Hamas’s claim that…
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Afghanistan’s Throes Of Instability And Conflict
The situation in Afghanistan, often referred to as the ‘graveyard of empires,’ has been marked by ongoing conflicts and instability within its borders and in its relations with neighboring countries like Pakistan and Iran. The Taliban’s strict rule has imposed a heavy burden on ordinary Afghans, leaving them with no escape from their oppressive regime.…
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US or China – Who started it?
There are many claims that it was the US, irked by China’s economic and geopolitical rise, started surrounding China with bases and military posts and thus threatened the Chinese. Is it correct? To understand the current predicament, we must understand what has happened between these two countries. Let us quickly breeze through the historical issues…
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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…