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Visit of Sri Lankan President to India: Issues at Stake
The first country that the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose to visit was India like many of his predecessors, emphasising the special relationship the island nation has with India. However, in his case it was important because the party he hailed from had a historical ruse with India and was regarded as pro-China.
Rohingya Crisis: Security Concerns and Diplomacy Dilemma for India
The Rohingya crisis, stemming from the persecution of the minority Rohingya Muslim population in Myanmar in recent years, has garnered significant attention in India. The illegal migration of Rohingyas seeking refuge from Myanmar is increasingly viewed as a considerable security threat within India.
Fall of Bashar Al-Assad: What it Means for the Region and India
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's government marks a significant turning point in the Western Asia region. Assad was overthrown by a quick onslaught by opposition troops commanded by Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, following more about 13 years of civil war and international sanctions.
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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.
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.
The Curious Case of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami 2.0: Attempts at Rebranding Do not Alter the Core
Ankita Sanyal
Following the fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI) has aggressively worked towards a political resurgence. While attempting to rebrand as a moderate, inclusive party through minority outreach and "anti-fascist" rhetoric, BJI simultaneously engages in historical revisionism regarding the 1971 Liberation War and by aligning with other Islamist factions, the party increasingly advocates for Sharia-based governance and the eradication of "man-made" laws.
The Exile, who would be the King? Tarique Rahman and Bangladesh’s Managed Transition
Mohammed Shoaib Raza
Tarique Rahman’s homecoming signals a state-sanctioned shift in Bangladesh’s political architecture. This analysis explores how his return from exile serves to stabilise a fractured transition ahead of 2026.