President Trump 2.0 will downgrade multilateralism and global partnerships under his second term. Trump’s unusual disdain for multilateralism and cooperation is evident, but his attitude towards them will depend on the US position to blockade unwelcome policies and its ability to extort concessions. Trump won the election campaign on the manifesto of ‘Make America GreatREAD MORE
President Donald J. Trump’s gesture of inviting QUAD leaders at his second Presidential inaugural ceremony coupled with the recent telephone call to PM Modi, is indicative of growing importance of India’s role in Indo-Pacific. The Indo-Pacific being central to U.S.’ strategic priorities preludes that under Trump 2.0 there will be a renewed focus on deepeningREAD MORE
The revival of Hindu nationalism in India is posing an existential threat to the Indian Muslims, gradually stripping them off their freedom and safety. It is sabotaging the social fabric weaving diverse Indian culture, eroding democratic norms and transforming secular nature of its constitution. BJP’s quest for populism and a majoritarian Hindu state, are inspiredREAD MORE
Israel seems one more step ahead towards its strategic ambition of Greater Israel. The Israeli invasion of Syria came in the backdrop of fall of Bashar-al-Assad’s oppressive regime and power overhaul by the armed opposition of Abu Muhammad Al Julani. Although, Assad’s regime was a 24-year tyrannical period suffered by the people of Syria, yetREAD MORE
The contemporary global order is undergoing some critical changes brought-forth by China, however, this change may not completely replace U.S. with China as the leading global power. China's incremental challenge to U.S. dominance through economic, diplomatic and financial strategies may seek coexistence rather than outright replacement of the status quo. The contemporary global order isREAD MORE
Achieving a sustainable and durable peace in the Levant region seems quite a hard nut to crack. This region has been a victim of turmoil and instability since decades, owing to either personal ambitions of stakeholders or foreign involvement and occupation; directly or indirectly. The recent ceasefire that came into effect on November 27, 2024,READ MORE