Tag: SD Pradhan blog
Jaishankar’s visit to China: Focus on multilateral diplomacy
<!--Uday Deb--> The recent visit of foreign minister Jaishankar to China (13-15 July, 2025) has led to comments from analysts suggesting that bilateral relations are ... Read More
BRICS emerges as a strong geopolitical and geoeconomic entity
<!--Uday Deb--> The recent Joint Declaration of BRICS marks a pivotal moment in the group’s evolution from a coalition of emerging economies to a significant ... Read More
Quad foreign ministers’ meeting 2025: Sharpens its focus on China’s assertiveness
<!--Uday Deb--> The meeting of the Quad foreign ministers on July 1, 2025, marked a significant shift in tone and content, signalling a more assertive ... Read More
Expanding Chinese nuclear arsenal mirrors its hegemonic ambitions
<!--Uday Deb--> Two authoritative reports released this year (March and June) on the growing number of the Chinese nuclear arsenal, the nuclear notebook of 2025 ... Read More
Steep increase in Pakistani defence budget: Its strategic implications
<!--Uday Deb--> Pakistan’s recent decision to increase its defence budget by 17% for the fiscal year 2025–2026 is as revealing as it is alarming. At ... Read More
Chinese support to Pakistan during Op Sindoor
<!--Uday Deb--> With more information now available, it can be concluded that China provided critical military and strategic support to Pakistan during the four-day India-Pakistan ... Read More
Consequences of Munir’s promotion to Field Marshal: Pakistan army echoes terrorist rhetoric
<!--Uday Deb--> The elevation of General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal has taken the strategic community by surprise. Many had assumed Munir’s ... Read More
India defines new doctrine against terrorism: A stern message to Pakistan
<!--Uday Deb--> PM Modi, in a speech on the 12th May, unveiled a new doctrine to deal with terrorists and their sponsors in future. In ... Read More