Shriya Mishra

The author is a final year Master's student in International Relations at the Amity Institute of International Studies, Amity University, India.

Bhutan: Inconveniently Landlocked

Bhutan is a nation landlocked between two nuclear powers, China and India. In 1939, Mao Zedong for the first time made claims on Bhutanese...

The Limits of Pakistan’s Balancing Act

Pakistan has been going through political and economic dire straits. Nearly 80 districts of Pakistan were worst hit by the floods in September 2022,...

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Israel’s strike on Iran brazenly defies international law. Without UN approval or evidence of imminent threat, it likely violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter—normalizing illegal aggression under the guise of self-defense.

From Diplomacy to Destruction: Israel, Iran, and the Crisis of Global Order

Israel's deep strikes in Iran mark a shift—from dialogue to dominance. As diplomacy collapses and double standards prevail, the global order teeters on the edge of irreversible crisis.

Iran-Russia 20-Year Strategic Cooperation Agreement: Key Takeaways

Iran and Russia have ratified a 20-year strategic pact covering trade, energy, and security. Quietly, it signals a challenge to Western influence and a blueprint for a multipolar world order.

China’s BRI, Kazakhstan, and KIMEP University: The Second Central Asia-China Summit

Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.

Turkey and Drone Warfare in the Pakistan-India Conflict

Turkey's drones reshape South Asia's battlefield. In May’s India-Pakistan clash, Islamabad deployed 400+ Turkish UAVs—marking a new era of proxy warfare and Ankara’s deepening role in global flashpoints.