Rafale fighter jets

India’s Rafale Gambit: Strategic Imperatives and the Future of Air Power in South Asia

In a move that could redefine the military balance in South Asia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly preparing to acquire 40 additional Rafale fighter jets from France under a government-to-government deal. As reported by Indian defense portal Bharat...
Dogan-class fast attack missile boat

Türkiye’s Naval Support to Maldives Redraws Indian Ocean Power Lines: A Strategic Shock to India’s Influence

In a move that has reverberated through South Asia’s strategic corridors, Türkiye’s donation of a Dogan-class fast attack missile boat — the TCG Volkan (P-343) — to the Maldives marks a sharp pivot in the Indian Ocean Region’s (IOR) evolving...
China’s fifth generation stealth fighter, J-35A

Pakistan’s J-35A Gamble: China’s Early Delivery of J-35As to Pakistan Could Redefine Air Superiority in South Asia

The recent high-level visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, to Beijing has reignited intense speculation that Islamabad is moving rapidly toward the acquisition of China’s next-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. The timing of...
SAARC and BIMSTEC

South Asia’s Struggle for Regional Integration: The Roles of SAARC and BIMSTEC

South Asia, home to over a quarter of the world's population, remains one of the least integrated regions globally in terms of trade and connectivity. Intraregional trade accounts for barely 5% of the region's total trade, a stark contrast to...
Muhammad Yunus

Muhammad Yunus Announces Possible Election Timeline Amid Challenges in Post-Revolution Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader and Nobel laureate, announced on Monday that general elections could take place either in late 2025 or early 2026. The declaration comes four months after a student-led revolution toppled the long-standing regime of former Prime...
KP Sharma Oli

Nepal PM to Visit China in a Strategic Shift from Traditional India-First Policy

Nepal's Prime Minister, Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, is set to embark on a significant four-day official visit to China next Month, marking a strategic departure from the tradition of Nepali leaders making India their first foreign destination upon assuming office....
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s President Endorses IMF Bailout, Shifts Stance on Economic Recovery

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced his support for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme, reversing his earlier campaign pledge to renegotiate the deal. This shift reflects the dire state of the country's economy and...
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Tribunal Sets Deadline for Investigation into Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Amid Crimes Against Humanity Charges

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Retains Key Portfolios as New Cabinet is Sworn In

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a strategic move to steer Sri Lanka through critical economic and governance challenges, has retained the powerful portfolios of Defence, Finance and Economic Development, and Digital Economy in the newly formed cabinet. This significant announcement...
delhi air pollution

Air Pollution Crisis: New Delhi Switches to Online Classes as Toxic Smog Worsens Health Crisis

In a drastic move to tackle the city’s escalating air pollution crisis, authorities in India’s capital transitioned schools to online classes on Monday, effective immediately. The decision comes in response to alarmingly high levels of toxic smog that have engulfed...
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