The missing minister

The recent escalation following the Pahalgam incident has not only raised concerns about regional stability but also brought India’s foreign policy response under check. At a time when effective diplomatic outreach was crucial, India’s approach appeared disjointed and reactive, exposing the growing gap between its global ambitions and diplomatic preparedness. One of the most notable […]

The prompt theory

Are we living in the most oppressive timeline or the most fascinating one? It is hard to tell. One minute, technological breakthroughs take your breath away; the next, mankind does something so stupid you start worrying about its future. Before introducing the technological bit, let me inform you that this piece is not about tech […]

Assertive China ready to walk the talk?

By hosting a trilateral meeting with Pakistan and Afghanistan (May 20) and engaging bilaterally with their foreign ministers, an economically ascendant and politically assertive, self-confident China has made its statement, emphasising its growing influence in the region. In his meeting with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Beijing (May 23) FM Wang Yi […]