The Mountains That Bind India and Nepal Are Also a Warning
India-Nepal ties are rooted in shared histories, human connections and Himalayan geography. Building lasting trust requires mutual respect, cross-border cooperation and a joint approach to disaster preparedness.
India’s Uniform Civil Code Isn’t as Uniform as It Sounds
India’s proposed Uniform Civil Code promises equality, but its selective application raises deeper questions about neutrality, religious freedom and women’s rights.
The Russia Sanctions Bill Before Congress Won’t Do What Its Backers Claim
The new Russia sanctions bill promises a decisive blow to Moscow. But economist James K. Galbraith argues that its economic impact is likely to be far smaller than its supporters claim.
Japan Must Not Let Its Nuclear Taboo Erode
As the world remembers Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan faces a defining choice: preserve its non-nuclear principles and strengthen its moral leadership on nuclear disarmament, or dilute them at a moment when the nuclear threat remains dangerously real.
The Geography India Cannot Escape
India's neighbours are no longer choosing between New Delhi and Beijing. They are leveraging both — turning geography, competition and strategic ambiguity into tools of national advantage, while forcing India to rethink how influence is earned and sustained.
India and Nepal Need Institutions That Match Their Ties
India and Nepal's historic ties are not enough. As shared security and climate challenges grow, both countries need stronger institutions to sustain their partnership.
From Tiananmen to Gaza, and the Limits of a Rules-Based Order
Why did Tiananmen trigger global consequences while Gaza has not? An examination of power, international law and the credibility of the rules-based order.
The new Iran deal is a monumental gamble. But Trump has earned the right...
The U.S. and Iran will sign a landmark agreement in Geneva, pivoting from military containment to economic and diplomatic engagement.
Where Borders Connect: Challenges and Opportunities Along the India–Nepal Frontier
The India–Nepal border is often celebrated as one of the most unique frontiers in the world. Stretching nearly 1,850 kilometres from Uttarakhand in the...
MT: Trump’s Beijing Trip: Pageantry Over Progress
US President Trump landed in China for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Jinping on Wednesday, accompanied by a high-profile business delegation. This trip...