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The New Space Race: India’s Efforts in China’s Shadow
Executive Summary India launched its Naval communications satellite CMS-03 aboard its homegrown LVM3 rocket successfully on 2nd November. It is also set to launch the third…
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The Plight of Mixed Signals: U.S Maritime Intervention in Venezuela
Executive Summary In October 2025, the Trump administration confirmed lethal strikes on ships in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Venezuela, which it faults for…
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The Problem with Unpredictability as Doctrine
Predictability is an important feature of the international system. States behave predictably to augment their own international standing, reputation, and forge working relationships with other nations.…
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China’s dominance in the Critical Mineral Supply Chain
Executive Summary The term ‘Critical Minerals’ is generally used to refer to a group of minerals that have come to be an essential part of almost…
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The Optics of a Golden Age: US-Japan Bilateral Summit
Executive Summary As part of his East Asia visit, President Trump met with newly-elected prime minister Sanae Takaichi on the 28th of October in Tokyo. The…
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Trump’s H-1B Move and Its Impact on US–India Relations
On September 19th, Trump administration announced the largest increase in the H1B visa fees since their inception in 1990. The announcement caused significant confusion among US…
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Two Fronts, One Crisis – Pakistan’s Strategic Overstretch
Executive Summary Recent clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have exposed yet another faultline in a volatile region. Ending in hundreds of casualties on both sides and…
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The Attribution Trap: Why Knowing Isn’t Enough to Deter Europe’s Hybrid Threats
Executive Summary Europe faces hybrid attacks at an unprecedented pace, yet rapid detection alone cannot stop them. At the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen on…
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The Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict: Analysing Mediation Diplomacy
Executive Summary The Foreign Ministry of Turkey recently announced the agreement to maintain the ceasefire between Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan, following the earlier peace talks in…
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4th Plenum of the Communist Party of China
Executive Summary The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, held in October 2025, set the foundation for the…
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Japan’s Political Pivot: Sanae Takaichi’s Rise to Power and Regional Ramifications
Scandals, parliamentary defeats and the resignation of Prime Minister Ishiba: a troubled era for the Liberal Democratic Party For nearly seven decades, the Liberal Democratic Party,…
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The Chokepoint: How China turned Western Decoupling into a Weapon
Executive Summary On October 9, China announced export controls on twelve rare earth minerals essential to advanced defense systems, including components for the F-35 fighter jet…