Pradeep Mahaur

In an era of shifting global power dynamics, emerging economies are no longer content with merely reacting to the West; they are now actively rewriting the rules. At the heart of this tectonic shift is a long-dormant but never-forgotten idea: the Russia-India-China (RIC) strategic triangle. And now, with the world more divided than ever, this idea may be returning to centre stage. On May 29, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made headlines while addressing a Eurasian security forum in Perm, Russia. His words were not just diplomatic formalities but a quiet call for a new world order: “I would like to confirm our genuine interest in the earliest resumption of the work within the format of the troika- Russia, India, China- which was established many years ago on the initiative of (ex-Russian prime minister) Yevgeny Primakov...” With those words, Lavrov rekindled a vision that could redefine global alliances- but is this triangular dream realistic, or just another geopoli...

In the swirling waters of South Asian geopolitics, few rivers hold the symbolic, strategic, and environmental weight that the Brahmaputra does. Originating high in the Himalayas and coursing through multiple nations before emptying into the Bay of Bengal, it is not just a river; it is a geopolitical force. China’s construction of the Zangmu Dam and the green energy of 60 GW Medog Dam have stirred anxieties, but are these anxieties justified, or are they engineered narratives? Let’s dive deep, from the icy glacial veins of Tibet to the fertile floodplains of Assam, and uncover why China may actually be more worried than India. 🌊 The Geography: Brahmaputra’s Journey Through Power and Politics The Brahmaputra originates in the Chemayungdung glacier near Lake Manasarovar in the Kailash range, in Tibet, where it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo. From there, it flows eastward across 1,700 km of barren, sparsely populated Tibetan plateau before taking a dramatic U-turn at the “Gr...