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Indian Navy Gets a New Communications Satellite

The launch of the CMS-03 strategic satellite, designed to boost the Indian Navy's operational capabilities, represents a significant milestone in India’s strategic space pursuit.

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Assertion of Religion in Sri Lankan Politics: A Critical Analysis

The monograph presents an in-depth analysis of the role of religion in Sri Lankan politics and its impact on the country in the social, political, security, and foreign policy domains. It focuses on the politics of the Sinhala-Buddhist and Muslim communities, as they have explicitly utilised their religions for political purposes in the post-independence period. To comprehend the role of religion in contemporary Sri Lankan politics, the monograph traces the evolution of the country's social and political structures, as well as the relationship between the state and religion, under various political systems and administrations from the ancient period till date. The historical and current political developments are analysed by applying the integrative theory in the context of religion and politics in Sri Lanka.

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India, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Evolving Dynamics

South Asia is witnessing new alignments, with divergences between old allies (the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan) and convergences between new partners (India and the Afghan Taliban).

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The Trump–Albanese Meeting and the Future of AUKUS

The future of AUKUS after the Trump–Albanese meeting appears more secure than some feared but less specific than supporters hope.

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Singapore and Australia: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0

The Singapore–Australia enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) positions both countries to leverage opportunities in a rapidly changing regional and global environment.

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Weather Warfare and Indian Armed Forces

India must be prepared to protect its interests against weather warfare or risk strategic surprises from clouds seeded just beyond the horizon.

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Left-Wing Extremism in Maharashtra: Counterinsurgency Strategies and Current Challenges

While Maharashtra has witnessed a significant decline in Naxal violence, tribal grievances must be addressed effectively.

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Rising Anti-Government Protests in Southeast Asia

Rising anti-government protests in Southeast Asia can potentially disrupt foreign trade and investment.

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Contextualising Trump’s Bagram Pivot

President Donald Trump’s wish to reclaim the Bagram airbase could be a negotiating tactic to strike a deal with the Taliban regime.

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Challenges of Integrating Foreign Fighters in Syria

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s decision to integrate foreign fighters into the Syrian army accompanies complex structural and security challenges.

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