geopolitical strategy
Analyzing the Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact: Strategic Implications Beyond Bilateral Relations
Oct 03, 2025 09:14 pm CST
This analysis examines the recently announced Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and its broader implications. While the actual text remains undisclosed, this pact potentially extends Pakistan's nuclear umbrella to Saudi Arabia, raising questions about credibility, regional stability, and international power dynamics. The article explores how this arrangement affects Iran, Israel, India, and Western interests, suggesting the agreement represents less a bilateral security measure and more a strategic positioning in an evolving geopolitical landscape orchestrated partly by US foreign policy under Trump.
Putin's India Visit: Strengthening Russia-India Ties Amid US Trade Tensions
Oct 01, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India in December for talks with Prime Minister Modi, highlighting strong bilateral relations despite US sanctions over India's Russian oil imports. This diplomatic engagement occurs as India balances its traditional ties with Russia against Western pressure, maintaining its position as a major purchaser of Russian energy and arms.
Former National Security Advisor Bolton Criticizes Trump's India Tariffs as Strategic Misstep
Sep 30, 2025 03:29 pm CST
John Bolton, former national security advisor under Trump, has criticized the president's decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil purchases. Bolton argues this move ignores the bigger strategic picture in US-India relations while failing to directly sanction Russia or China, which purchases significantly more Russian oil than India. The criticism highlights tensions in US foreign policy approaches toward key strategic partners.
US Sanctions on India's Chabahar Port: Strategic Implications for Regional Connectivity and Indo-Iranian Relations
Sep 30, 2025 12:03 pm CST
The reimposition of US sanctions on India's Chabahar port project in Iran marks a significant shift in US-India relations. As part of President Trump's "maximum pressure" policy against Iran, these sanctions pose challenges for India's regional connectivity ambitions and $370 million investment through India Ports Global Limited. The port's strategic value as an alternative gateway bypassing Pakistan now faces uncertainty, potentially influencing India's diplomatic positioning among global powers as it evaluates its response to this geopolitical development.
Tibet Leader Warns India Of China's "Elite Capture" Before It's "Too Late"
Sep 23, 2025 07:43 pm CST
In an explosive revelation, Dr Lobsang Sangay, the former President (Sikyong) of the Tibetan Government in Exile, has alleged that the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi has been actively trying to influence Indian politicians.