The author argues that Saudi Arabia’s defence pact with Pakistan signals a possible drift from US security dependence while deepening regional complexities. With Doha hosting radical groups, the deal’s clause treating an attack on one as on both raises concerns, especially after Operation Sindoor and India’s warning of decisive retaliation. The pact must be viewed in the context of India–Pakistan rivalry, Turkey’s challenge to Saudi leadership, and Iran’s nuclear ambitions. [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS]
In Kathmandu this September, Gen Z showed that even in a small Himalayan republic, the tide of history is shifting. Their message reverberates far beyond Nepal: democracy must evolve for the digital age, or it will wither in irrelevance.
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Historically, the MiG-21’s legacy transcends its operational statistics. Few aircraft in aviation history have flown as long, fought as fiercely, or meant as much. [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS]
Pakistan is pursuing a parallel track to reset ties with the West; however, this parallel track is complementary to its relations with Beijing, rather than being in contradiction with it. [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS]
The SCO’s 25th anniversary summit marks not just a ceremonial milestone but a decisive moment in Asia’s geopolitical recalibration. [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS]
Agni-5 is more than just a weapon; it signifies India’s readiness for any threat and underpins a broader missile shield while paving the way for longer-range variants and hypersonic systems. [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS]
The author argues that as Cold War 2.0 deepens, Trump seems to favour some of the alignments of the post-World War II era; however, he disapproves of the European Union and is undermining the consolidated NATO-centric Western bloc of Cold War days. [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS]
As the world moves towards greater expanded defence capabilities, the development of renewable energies along with rapid digitisation and innovation in everyday technology products, the Indian PSUs have once again stepped up to secure access to 30 critical minerals identified by the government as required resources for India’s economic development and strategic resilience. [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS]
Whether the appointment of a Trump loyalist ushers in a new era of candid partnership or accelerates India’s pivot toward alternative power centers will depend on how effectively Gor balances loyalty to Trump with sensitivity to India’s civilizational statecraft.
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