Opinion

Nepal’s Gen Z protests have more to them than meets the eye

In a country where a decade-long Maoist militancy could not succeed, a near-overnight street protest succeeded in a regime change

How Trump’s ‘War on Drugs’ buildup against Venezuela has a hidden agenda

Maduro is no saint, Venezuela’s geography and porous borders make it a transit hub for drug trafficking, some of which likely benefits the ruling elite, but by singling out Venezuela, the US may be targeting the wrong threat

India-Israel ties: A relation meant to last generations

The recent investment agreement represents more than economic coordination—it is the latest milestone towards a generational vision built on complementary strengths, shared democratic values, and mutual respect

Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar triggers a new challenge for Netanyahu

This time around, the Qataris—and by extension, other Arab and Islamic countries—are showing exceptional unity in confronting Israel directly, and, by implication, the US as well

Head-on | Why Sonia Gandhi misses the point on Great Nicobar Project

The Congress leader’s recent article ignores the significant benefits the Great Nicobar Project confers on India’s national security

Why did the youth in Nepal explode in such a rage? A psychoanalytical explanation

There is an uninformed quality about the ‘Gen Z’ protests in Nepal led by disorganized groups of young people who have never seen anything beyond geriatric leaders maintaining an iron grip over power

Protecting undersea cables: India’s strategic imperative

Subsea cables carry sensitive government communications and are crucial for supporting overseas military operations. They also facilitate more than $10 trillion in daily financial transactions

The Silicon pivot: India and Japan are rewiring Asia’s strategic equilibrium with chip diplomacy

From unmanned aerial vehicles and precision-guided missiles to cyber-defence systems and quantum computing, the ‘chip race’ increasingly defines national security architecture

Does regime change in Nepal embody security concerns in South Asia?

India’s growing strength and political stability have become an eyesore for its adversaries. Given these antecedents, India must save Nepal from crisis and remain alert to possible security concerns

The Hobbesian turn in Kathmandu: What it means for Nepal and India

Nepal’s youth have demonstrated their capacity to bring down rulers. Whether they or their successors can build a political order that escapes corruption and impunity is the more difficult test

How Nepal violence is cause of serious concern

Unrest in Nepal is a matter of significant concern for India, due to shared security, economic, and strategic interests

How GST 2.0 transforms India’s defence procurement and manufacturing ecosystem

GST 2.0 is more than an accounting change. It is a reset of the relationship between taxation and national security

Kazan to Tianjin: India must be cautious of Chinese charm offensive

Although China negotiates only with equals, it does make symbolic concessions at times to serve its national interests

From Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to Nepal: Lessons from youth ‘revolts’ in South Asia

Gen-Z anger that toppled governments in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has now convulsed Nepal. The immediate dangers are local — mass violence, an army stepping into administration, and lasting national trauma — but the region’s response must be sober, strategic and restrained