What began as a war between Israel and the US against Iran has now turned into a full-scale global crisis, with Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 per cent of the world’s oil and natural gas flows. My six takeaways on the developing situation. Continue Reading
After the bombing, they said we hit ISIS. Children are not here—are they ISIS? Am I ISIS? My daughter, my brother, my family—are they ISIS?” asks 45-year-old Homayon. Continue Reading
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel from 25 to 26 February comes at a moment of extraordinary geopolitical convergence in West Asia. Continue Reading
Nearly a fortnight after the Union Budget announced income tax on disability pensions for armed forces personnel in the Union Budget-2026 continues to draw sharp reactions from India’s 3.2 million veterans. Continue Reading
India’s defence establishment is on the cusp of a historic leadership transition, with an unprecedented reshuffle set to take place in May 2026. Almost the entire upper echelon of the defence and national security apparatus will change over in 30 days. Continue Reading
Military power is the ultimate arbiter of national power- not having a robust military means subjugation, Venezuela and Iraq being the most recent examples, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said in New Delhi today. Continue Reading