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Rational Alignment in Multipolar Competition: India and Russia’s Strategic Pull Toward China

Rational Alignment in Multipolar Competition: India and Russia’s Strategic Pull Toward China

A game-theory model known as the “Truel” helps explain how weaker states band together when the strongest power loses credibility – and that...

09.09.2025 3

The Diplomat

Mandar Oak

Hindi vs Marathi and the Contest Over Indian Identity

Opposition to the National Education Policy in Maharashtra isn’t just about language – it’s a flashpoint in India’s struggle between...

22.07.2025 8

The Diplomat

Mandar Oak