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Turkey-India Relations
Ottoman Shadow in India’s Neighbourhood


Senge Sering

As part of Turkey’s ambition to emerge as a global Islamic leader, it is seeking to expand its influence in India’s neighbourhood. Its strategic ties with Pakistan and Bangladesh remain an area of concern for India.

Maoist
A New Agenda for Maoists: Democracy


P. V. Ramana

Following significant surrenders in 2025, India’s Maoists face a pivotal shift from armed insurrection to possible democratic participation. This analysis explores their potential transition into a mainstream political force.

Multipolar World
India’s West Asian Calculus in a Multipolar World: Strategic Autonomy drives its Counter-terror Normative Ambition


Simran Rathore

India’s evolving West Asia policy reflects a balance of strategic autonomy, multi alignment, and counter terrorism leadership. By combining pragmatic energy and diaspora interests with normative activism like the CCIT, New Delhi positions itself as a responsible middle power—hedging against great power rivalry while advancing cooperative security frameworks in a multipolar world.