Pradeep Mahaur

India’s Strategic Shift In recent years, India has moved beyond its traditional doctrine of reactive defense to assert itself as a regional power capable of strategic offense. A notable shift in international perception is evident in the U.S. Defence Intelligence Agency's (DIA) latest report, which classifies China as India's "primary adversary" and Pakistan as merely an "ancillary" security concern. This reflects a broader recalibration within Indian defence planning, wherein the focus has shifted to countering China’s influence and military expansion, especially across the Indo-Pacific. India's modern military posture integrates satellite surveillance, long-range strike capabilities, and overseas logistical reach to construct a formidable deterrence architecture. But more crucially, India is building an external ring of influence that enables it to strike or strangle Chinese interests across multiple geographies. I. Technological Foundation...

The Russia-Ukraine war has reshaped the global geopolitical landscape, but a deeper look suggests something more complex is at play. Many believe this conflict is simply about NATO expansion or a clash between Russia and the West. But when we examine key events, statements, and global alignments, a different picture begins to emerge one where China quietly pulls the strings, using its influence and strategic partnerships to reshape world power dynamics. Let’s explore how. A News Report That Says a Lot More Than It Appears In July 2024, a headline in The New York Times read: “U.S. Turns to China to Stop North Korean Troops from Fighting for Russia.” This report revealed that American intelligence believed China was uneasy about the growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. In fact, the U.S. State Department raised this issue directly with Chinese diplomats, hoping Beijing would stop Pyongyang from sending troops to support Russia in Ukraine. But this ra...

From Nobel Peace to National Chaos Once celebrated as a global icon of microfinance and social business, Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus now stands accused of dragging Bangladesh into one of its worst political and economic crises in decades. His short reign as the interim head of government—meant to usher in reform, has instead delivered economic collapse, diplomatic disaster, and growing unrest. And Now, the very powers that once backed him are distancing themselves. The West is looking the other way, India is tightening sanctions, and the Bangladeshi Army is warning of a constitutional breakdown. How did things go so wrong, so fast? Let’s unravel: The Rise and Rapid Fall of Yunus Dr. Yunus was never elected. He was installed, after mass student protests and opposition pressure forced long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down in August 2024. The idea was to create a neutral, reform-oriented transitional administration. The reality? A foreign-backed...

A Global Geopolitical Tremor and Global Conspiracy “I condemn this attack on Israel in the strongest possible terms. Every Indian stands aligned with the people of Israel in this moment of shared grief and defiance.” When Violence Pierces Diplomacy On Wednesday night, two Israeli diplomats were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., shaking the world’s confidence in the sanctity of diplomatic soil. The victims — Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim — were gunned down at close range in a brutal act that U.S. investigators are treating as a targeted, hate-driven antisemitic attack. The alleged perpetrator, Elias Rodriguez, a 32-year-old from Chicago, was arrested at the scene. In viral videos, Rodriguez can be heard shouting “Free, free Palestine,” intensifying suspicions of ideological motivation. But is this a simple hate crime — or is the violence masking something far deeper? A Capital Crime That Rattles Global Stability Israeli Pr...

This may sound alarming, but it’s not alarmist. It’s not a theory. It’s a close, critical observation of what’s unfolding in Asia today. For over a century, one geopolitical principle has shaped global strategy: “Who controls Eurasia, controls the world.” This idea, grounded in two powerful theories—the Heartland Theory and the Rimland Theory—has influenced the thinking of empires and superpowers alike. The Strategic Lens of Geopolitics In 1904, British geographer Halford Mackinder introduced the Heartland Theory, which claimed that the vast, resource-rich central region of Eurasia—the “Heartland”—was the key to global dominance. If any power could dominate this landmass, it would command the “World Island” (Eurasia and Africa) and eventually, the world. Later, American strategist Nicholas Spykman proposed the Rimland Theory, arguing that the coastal regions around Eurasia—the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia—were actually more crucial. The idea was that controlling th...

  Strategic Autonomy and the Indo-Pacific India and the United States have strengthened their strategic relationship in recent years, particularly through platforms like the QUAD. While QUAD is officially a non-military alliance focused on shared values and cooperation in areas like maritime security and supply chain resilience, its regular military exercises signal an underlying intention to build security coordination in the Indo-Pacific. This alignment is largely driven by a shared concern over China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. However, even as their interests converge, India has made it clear: it will not act as a junior partner to the U.S. in a larger geopolitical confrontation with China. India believes in strategic autonomy—it will partner with like-minded nations but not at the cost of its long-term interests. India’s Two-Front Challenge: China and Pakistan China poses a strategic challenge to India, not just because of historical border disput...