Tag: Ashok’s statecraft blog
US, Israel and Iran on the edge: Is the Middle East ceasefire a breather or a prelude to a bigger war?
<!--Uday Deb--> The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, unexpectedly brokered by US President Donald Trump, has temporarily halted a conflict that was ... Read More
Trump–Modi 35-minute conversation: A testament to India’s strategic centrality- Not a Cold War relic
<!--Uday Deb--> The 35-minute telephone conversation on June 17 between the U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi-held before Trump’s White House ... Read More
From solidarity to strategy: Richard Marles’ visit to India elevates India–Australia strategic ties amid Indo-Pacific uncertainty
<!--Uday Deb--> In the backdrop of the brutal Pahalgam terrorist attack and the growing instability across the Indo-Pacific, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister ... Read More
Beyond the optics: Why the India-US strategic partnership must not be held hostage to Trump’s whims
<!--Uday Deb--> In recent weeks, a flurry of controversial statements by US President Donald Trump has once again drawn unwelcome attention to the India-Pakistan relationship ... Read More
Operation Sindoor: The new face of India’s security doctrine and a showcase of strategic military capability
<!--Uday Deb--> At 2:05 AM IST on 7 May 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor in direct response to the brutal killing of 26 Hindu tourists ... Read More