Comments & Briefs

INMSS-2026: What India’s New Maritime Strategy Means

The Indian Navy Maritime Security Strategy 2026 reflects a maturing strategic realism in Indian maritime thinking.

May 06, 2026

Abhay Kumar Singh , R. Vignesh

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UAE’s Exit from OPEC and OPEC+: Strategic Drivers

The UAE’s exit from OPEC and OPEC+ signals a transformation in global energy governance, driven by competing interests and the securitisation of energy.

May 05, 2026

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

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The Weaponisation of Surveillance Infrastructure

Recent conflicts have demonstrated that CCTV cameras can serve as active enablers in kinetic operations.

May 05, 2026

Rohit Kumar Sharma

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पाकिस्तान–अफ़ग़ानिस्तान संघर्ष: एक विश्लेषण

पाकिस्तान–अफ़ग़ानिस्तान के बीच जारी संघर्ष क्षेत्रीय शांति एवं स्थायित्व के लिए गंभीर खतरा है.

April 28, 2026

Ashish Shukla

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UAE’s Renewable Energy Transition

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets for renewable energy.

April 28, 2026

Warisha Wasi

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2026 NPT Review Conference: Debates about Nuclear-Sharing

‘Nuclear sharing’ is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the 2026 NPT Review Conference.

April 27, 2026

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak

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NPT Review Conference 2026: Process and Prospects in a Fragmented Nuclear Order

Given the ongoing geopolitical contestations involving great powers, the 2026 RevCon is heading towards a potential failure to reach a consensus document.

April 24, 2026

Abhishek Verma

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Civil–Military Relations under Strain in the US

The removal of senior military commanders by the Trump administration has raised questions about the balance between civilian authority and professional military advice.

April 23, 2026

Gaurav Selopal

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