Defence

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The Saudi-led GCC expectation from the US administration on the question of the Houthis

Prof. Bernard Haykel talks about what the Saudis may expect from the upcoming Trump administration Link to the full conversation - https://youtu.be/eIH2HoX8R4k

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Will Iran develop a nuclear weapon?

Prof. Bernard Haykel on why Iran might not go nuclear Link to the full conversation - https://youtu.be/eIH2HoX8R4k

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Will Trump force the Saudis to abandon the Chinese-brokered detente?

Prof. Bernard Haykel on whether the Trump administration would disrupt the Saudi-Iran detente Link to the full conversation - https://youtu.be/eIH2HoX8R4k

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Iran, the Houthis and the Biden administration

Prof. Haykel talks about the inconsistencies of the Biden administration in dealing with the problem of the Houthis and Iran Link to the full conversation- https://youtu.be/eIH2HoX8R4k

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Threats posed by Houthis and Shia militias on Israel

Prof. Bernard Haykel talks about the threats posed by Houthis and Shia militias on Israel. Watch the full interview - https://youtu.be/eIH2HoX8R4k

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Crisis in France and the fall of the Syrian regime

In light of the political crisis ensuing in France and the collapse of the Al-Assad regime in Syria, Hindol Sengupta speaks to distinguished French political analyst Come Carpentier de Gourdon about, -the implications of the crisis in France, -Georgie Meloni as the most powerful leader in Europe, -the prospects of Le Pen governing France, -the impact of the Syrian regime change on migrant crisis in Europe, -Will Russia’s presence continue in Syria? and -How will the situation in Syria unfold?

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The collapse of the Syrian regime and Iran's failing proxy strategy

Against the backdrop of the collapse of the al-Assad regime in Syria, Prof. Bernard Haykel who is Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, spoke to Ishan Dhar in detail about the issues examined in his recent article published by the Hoover Institution at Stanford University titled, 'The Implications of Iran's Failed Proxy Strategy' and more. Link to Professor Haykel's article - https://www.hoover.org/research/implications-irans-failed-proxy-strategy

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Is Iran close to building a nuclear bomb?

Aayushi Sharma

Is Iran close to building a nuclear bomb?

According to the latest assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Iran is edging closer to building nuclear weapons. As...

Pakistan intelligence leaks to The Guardian are made to embarrass the UAE

Chris Blackburn

Pakistan intelligence leaks to The Guardian are made to embarrass the UAE

Nestled at the heart of Europe, Vienna stands as a timeless nexus of intrigue and clandestine operations. Steeped in a rich tapestry of...

Rishi Suri

China’s neocolonialism in Africa

China's engagement with Africa, often characterised through its economic diplomacy, has sparked considerable debate and analysis among...

India’s role in rebuilding Syria: A beacon of hope post-war

Aiman Masoodi

India’s role in rebuilding Syria: A beacon of hope post-war

The conflict between the USA and the USSR, during the era of the Cold War, had far-reaching consequences that extended beyond their...

India must be proactive while countering China in maritime cybersecurity

Rishi Suri

India must be proactive while countering China in maritime cybersecurity

As the world grapples with escalating cyber threats, recent developments in the United States have underscored the urgent need for robust...

Forging Strategic Alliances: India-USA defence tech partnership

Rishi Suri

Forging Strategic Alliances: India-USA defence tech partnership

In the dynamic landscape of international relations, the strategic partnership between India and the United States has garnered...

Why China's nuclear proliferation is a cause for concern

Aayushi Sharma

Why China's nuclear proliferation is a cause for concern

Recent reports by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists and the release of new satellite images have pointed to China's rapid nuclear...

Rishi Suri

India and the US Presidential Elections

The United States Presidential Elections are a globally significant event, closely watched by countries around the world, including...

The India-USA defence partnership: An Introduction

Rishi Suri

The India-USA defence partnership: An Introduction

The India-USA defence partnership has grown significantly over the past few decades, evolving from a period of ambivalence and occasional...

Securing the Red Sea and the global supply chain

Rishi Suri

Securing the Red Sea and the global supply chain

Drone attacks in recent days on merchant ships in the Red Sea represent a significant threat to global supply chains, impacting not just...

North Korea’s ICBM tests and the resulting military tension in the region

Aayushi Sharma

North Korea’s ICBM tests and the resulting military tension in the region

As North Korea tests yet another Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), what could be its regional and global implications? Tensions...

How key maritime choke points become theatres of war

Aayushi Sharma

How key maritime choke points become theatres of war

The Houthis targeting the Red Sea, Russia's blockade in the Black Sea. Maritime choke points have long been targeted in situations of...

Iran’s nuclear ambitions amidst the crisis in West Asia

Aayushi Sharma

Iran’s nuclear ambitions amidst the crisis in West Asia

As Iran draws closer to a nuclear breakout capacity, what would be the implications of the current crisis in West Asia on the country's...

Gaza: From ancient roots to modern struggles

Rishi Suri

Gaza: From ancient roots to modern struggles

As Israel prepares to go into Gaza and possibly re-occupy the strip we take a look into the extremely complex history of Gaza and how it...

The Rise of Hamas: Origins, objectives, and terrorism

Rishi Suri

The Rise of Hamas: Origins, objectives, and terrorism

The emergence and rise of Hamas, an Islamist political and militant organization, have significantly shaped the political landscape of...

China’s interest in the Khalistan movement

Chris Blackburn and Utsav Sanduja

China’s interest in the Khalistan movement

Introduction The Government of India has long believed that Khalistani separatists are working in tandem with foreign powers, mainly...

China's strategic manipulation of UNHRC: A threat to global human rights

Rishi Suri

China's strategic manipulation of UNHRC: A threat to global human rights

In a recent development, diplomats based in Geneva representing 11 nations, including delegates from Pakistan, Belarus, Nicaragua,...

Rishi Suri

Khalistani Extremism: Then and now

Khalistani extremism, often referred to as Sikh separatism or Sikh militancy, is a political and religious movement that emerged in the...

Khalistan movement in Canada: Past, present, and future

Rishi Suri

Khalistan movement in Canada: Past, present, and future

The Khalistan movement, a Sikh separatist movement seeking an independent Sikh state called Khalistan, has had a significant presence in...

India-Canada fallout exposes American dichotomy

Rishi Suri

India-Canada fallout exposes American dichotomy

As the recent diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have unfolded, they have once again brought to light the West's glaring double...