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Revelations of Chinese Nuclear Tests Mark Start of a New Era

While China is expanding its nuclear arsenal at a dramatic pace, Russia and the U.S. are also testing new delivery platforms.

23.02.2026 10

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Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan

Putin’s India Visit Reveals New Delhi’s Complicated Strategy

Amid difficult relations with the U.S., India is keen to show that it has other options.

10.12.2025 4

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Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan

Why China Can’t Make Gwadar Work – Even After Billions Spent

Gwadar port has often been touted as CPEC’s “crown jewel.” Yet almost two decades after the port began operations, business has been lackluster.

06.12.2025 8

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Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan

Want an Explanation for China’s Nuclear Build-up? 

It’s not in the new white paper.

06.12.2025 10

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Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan

China and Russia Seek to Deepen Defense and Security Cooperation

Do not cling to hopes that either China or Russia will moderate the other. 

27.11.2025 6

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Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan

Malabar Exercises Underway, Despite Turbulence in the Quad

While the Quad leaders are unlikely to meet this year, Malabar 2025 is going ahead.

15.11.2025 7

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Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan