Geopolitics

Unravelling jihad factor: India’s hypothetical role as Cold War ally of US

In the realm of geopolitical speculation, envisioning alternative scenarios, I delved into the intriguing hypothetical situation: What would have happened if India had responded favourably to the American calls to join the Western Bloc during the Cold War? While the first part deals mostly with India’s equations with Pakistan and China, its prickly neighbours, the […]

What if India joined Western Bloc? Exploring Cold War geopolitics

What if India responded favourably to the multiple American calls made to then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru inviting him to be a part of the broader Western bloc, during the Cold War era?

Hiroshima’s glitz, Kazan’s substance: A tale of two summits

In midst of media frenzy surrounding Hiroshima, geopolitical implications discussed at low-key KazanForum paints a contrasting picture of global engagement