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India is Already at War: Defence Begins at the Desktop
Article by Sudhanshu Kumar When the Attack Has No Uniform Picture a quiet Tuesday morning at a defence establishment in New Delhi. No sirens. No soldiers at the gate are Continue Reading
The Collapse of Judicial Integrity: A Comprehensive Assessment of Misconduct at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)
Report No. 128 | Report by Abu Obaidha Arin, B | Download Report Here EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), originally established in 2009 to deliver justice for the atrocities committed during Continue Reading
REPORT: Foreign Engineering of Regime Change in Bangladesh (2018-2026)
Report No. 127 | Report by Abu Obaidha Arin, B | Download Report Here SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents a multi-source, evidence-based assessment of the coordinated foreign intervention in Bangladesh’s political Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Controversial Port and Terminal Lease Agreements Draw Widespread Criticism
Article by S. Goswami One of the most widely discussed issues in Bangladesh at present is the leasing of ports and terminals. The government’s rapid move to lease these facilities Continue Reading
Why India must not mediate the Iran-Israel War?
Article by Debalina Ghoshal Mediation is a process in conflict management in which states participate as mediators to resolve a conflict-like situation and, in some cases, aim to achieve peace Continue Reading
UN Letter Raises Alarm Over Political Rights, Fair Trial and Awami League Ban in Bangladesh
By Dr Sreoshi Sinha and Abu Obaidha Arin Formal UN communication warns of disproportionate restrictions on the Awami League, political speech, assembly and fair trial rights. A formal United Nations Continue Reading
The Ideological Collapse of Naxalism in India
Article by Dhruv Batra India is not merely witnessing the decline of an insurgency. It is witnessing the fading of an idea that once claimed revolutionary legitimacy but ultimately delivered Continue Reading
Parochial Beliefs in an Epileptic Global Scenario: Understanding India’s Challenges in a Changing World Order
Article by Debalina Ghoshal Foreign policy is not a static process in the given multi-polar world order. India’s foreign policy challenges will continue to intensify because it does not maintain Continue Reading
India’s Quiet Management of the West Asia Crisis
Article by Prof. Kamal Madishetty Three weeks into the escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict, the most visible story has been one of military confrontation and geopolitical brinkmanship. Less visible, but no less Continue Reading
The L1 Trap: Why India’s Defence Needs Capability Over Cost
Article by Mr Gaurav Sharma and Dr Biplab Rath In the high-stakes arena of national security, India can’t afford to pinch pennies on its shield. The 1999 Kargil War exposed Continue Reading