Anshu Kumar

‘Hit Deep Inside Russia’: Why is Compellence Even More Difficult Than Deterrence?

Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Russia shows why compellence fails where deterrence might work. Forcing action from a defiant adversary—especially mid-war—is far tougher than stopping one from acting in the first place.

China’s ‘Sea-Sickness’ is Far from Over

Albeit in line with the predecessor’s dream of national rejuvenation, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has become unequivocally audacious, in recent decades, to posit...

India’s “Dost”: Constructivist Idea at Play?

India’s zealous help to Turkey, fighting the wrath of nature (earthquake), in a period immediately following the souring of relationships owing to the latter’s...

The Chimera of Chimerica: Implications for India

As ‘Angellic wisdom’ turned futile at the outbreak of world war I, economic interdependence theorists’ conch shell has not sounded well in the current...

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India-China Relations in a Turbulent World : The Need for Realistic Expectations

India-China ties are improving, but border tensions, strategic rivalry, and Indo-Pacific competition require realistic expectations. Cooperation can grow, yet enduring differences will continue shaping the relationship.

Why is QUAD Plus Relevant for FOIP?

QUAD Plus can reinforce a Free and Open Indo-Pacific by expanding intelligence, technology, and maritime cooperation, reducing dependence on China and strengthening regional resilience against coercion.

What Canada’s Submarine Decision Means for South Korean Arms Exports

Canada's submarine choice highlights a key lesson: modern arms sales depend not only on capability and price, but also on alliances, strategic trust, and long-term security partnerships. South Korea must sell relationships, not just weapons.

Can Abiy Ahmed Afford His Power in Ethiopia’s Political Marketplace?

Abiy Ahmed's political capital is shrinking as insecurity, inflation, elite fragmentation, and dependence on external patrons drive up the cost of power. Can Ethiopia's political marketplace sustain his rule much longer?

BRICS+ cooperation in a complex economic and geopolitical environment: Opportunities and impediments

BRICS+ offers vast potential in trade, technology and local currency cooperation, but geopolitical rivalries and divergent strategic priorities will shape whether it emerges as a cohesive force or remains a loose coalition.