Dr. Ashok Sharma blog

India insists on not billions but trillions to lead the global south

India’s climate diplomacy is at a critical inflection point. At COP30 in Belém this November, New Delhi asserted itself as…

5 days ago

A partnership, not an alliance — But why it matters

The freshly announced bilateral security treaty between Australia and Indonesia marks a watershed in their strategic relationship—not because it transforms…

2 weeks ago

The sleeping cells stir as India’s terrorism challenge resurfaces

The 10 November 2025 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed twelve and injured many, has left the capital…

3 weeks ago

A diaspora moment with strategic ripples for India-US relations

The election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York City on 4 November 2025 is more than a local…

4 weeks ago

A diaspora moment with strategic ripples for India-US relations

The election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York City on 4 November 2025 is more than a local…

4 weeks ago

Beyond Trump’s tariffs and tempers, Can Indian lobbying salvage the India–US Partnership?

The current rupture in India–US relations, driven by personal egos, transactional politics, and abrupt trade measures, threatens to unravel more…

3 months ago

Is the Middle East ceasefire a breather or a prelude to a bigger war?

The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, unexpectedly brokered by US President Donald Trump, has temporarily halted a…

5 months ago

The new face of India’s security doctrine and a showcase of strategic military capability

At 2:05 AM IST on 7 May 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor in direct response to the brutal killing of…

7 months ago

President Subianto as Republic Day chief guest joins PM Modi to intensify India- Indonesia intent in the Indo-Pacific

India and Indonesia’s deepening partnership takes centre stage as the two nations commemorate a historic bond amidst evolving challenges in…

10 months ago

President Trump’s vision for national security and global influence, from fortress America to great power rivalry

The inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States heralds a presidency set to reinforce…

11 months ago