By: Shivangee Bhattacharya, Research Analyst, GSDN
SCO emblem: source InternetIn a recent meeting of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) in Astana in 2024, the organization compri… Read More
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Navigating Turbulent Waters: The Philippines’ Strategic Battle For Maritime Security And Stability
By: Lipun Kumar Sanbad
South China Sea: source InternetThe Philippines, an archipelagic nation with over 7,000 islands, sits at the heart of one of the world’s most strategically si… Read More
By: Nabhjyot Arora, Research Analyst, GSDN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: source InternetIndia conducted the third parliamentary elections between April 19- June 01, 2024 where the Bhartiy… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
Gilgit-Baltistan under Pakistan Occupation: source InternetNestled between the Himalayas and the Karakoram, Gilgit-Baltistan is a region of breath… Read More
By: Srijan Sharma
Donald Trump after surviving an assassination attempt: source InternetLast serious assassination attempt on an US President/ex-President was made in May 2005 when an Arm… Read More
By: Major General Sudhakar Jee, VSM (Retd)
General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, ADC: source InternetWith a vast operational experience in dealing with China and Pakistan, India couldn&rsq… Read More
By: Aishwarya Dutta
SCO 2024: source Internet“Diplomacy is like Jazz: Endless variations on a theme.” The recent SCO summit proves how much truth this statement by Richard Hol… Read More
By: Mahima Sharma, Research Analyst, GSDN
Hungary: source InternetThe European Union’s relationship with Hungary has reached a critical juncture, marked by persistent violations of… Read More
By: Darshan Gajjar, Research Analyst, GSDN
SAARC member nations: source InternetThe realist school of thought in international relations (IR) considers the international system to be anar… Read More
By: Kashif Anwar. Research Analyst, GSDN
G7 2024 Summit: source InternetKeeping in mind the development taking place across the globe whether it’s the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ongoi… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
Pakistan: source InternetThe revelation that telecom companies operating in Pakistan are managing a mass surveillance system, known as the Lawful… Read More
By: Sourishree Ghosh, Research Analyst, GSDN
Africa, Russia & China: source InternetA new scramble for Africa is looming over the horizon. Africa remains a crucial source of critical… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM: source InternetGeneral Omar Bradley, the US Army Field Commander reckoned during the World War II “Lead… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
General Manoj Pande: source InternetGeneral Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, brought to fore new domains of war, wh… Read More
By: Sourishree Ghosh, Research Analyst, GSDN
Atmanirbhar Bharat: source InternetIndia has made significant efforts towards modernisation of its armed forces. One of the positive aspects i… Read More
By: Seetal Patra, Research Analyst, GSDN
Middle East: source InternetThe concept of ‘moderates’ in the case of Middle East crisis is no more a practical lens to find a solutio… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
Jammu & Kashmir: source InternetIn January and February 2024, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) witnessed a wave of mass protests, sit-ins, and strikes as… Read More
By: Aidamol Joseph, Research Analyst, GSDN
China & Philippines: source InternetThroughout their many decades together, relations between China and Philippines have generally been frie… Read More
By: Lipun Kumar Sanbad
China & Taiwan: source InternetThe question of Taiwan’s independence has long been a significant issue in international relations, particularly involving… Read More
By: Kashif Anwar, Research Analyst, GSDN
Maldives: source InternetIntroduction
Growing India and China competition which was brewing for last few years, the development of India Out Ca… Read More
By: Nabhjyot Arora, Research Analyst, GSDN
AUKUS: source InternetThe AUKUS accord signed in September 2021 created ripples in the Indo-Pacific, potentially enabling Canberra to acquire nu… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
Red Shield Engineers in a rescue operation in the Manipur Valley: source AuthorAs the incessant rainfall since the midnight of May 27, 2024 create… Read More
By: Aasi Ansari, Research Analyst, GSDN
Pakistan’s nuclear plant: source InternetIntroduction
South Asia is considered one of the nuclear flashpoint due to the three nuclear arme… Read More
By: Darshan Gajjar, Research Analyst, GSDN
NATO at 75 years: source Internet“There’s also hatred here… They’d be the first to be dreadfully unhappy if Russia shou… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
Imran Khan in prison: source InternetIn the annals of Pakistan’s tumultuous political history, May 9, 2023 stands out as a day of reckoning… Read More
By: Mahima Sharma, Research Analyst, GSDN
A Chinese military base: source InternetIn recent years, China has been rapidly expanding its military power and influence, with significant impl… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
Minorities in Pakistan: source InternetPakistan has a diverse population with numerous minority groups, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Hind… Read More
By: Muktha Prasannan, Research Analyst, GSDN
USA flag and World map: source InternetThe United States’ foreign policy governs its relations with other countries and establishes guid… Read More
By: Sourishree Ghosh, Research Analyst, GSDN
Nuclear submarine: source InternetStrategic Importance of India’s Second-Strike Capability
The sea-based nuclear weapons in South Asi… Read More
By: Harshit Tokas, Research Analyst, GSDN
Kaladan Project: source The PrintThe Government of India’s strategic engagement with its neighboring countries, particularly those in the e… Read More
By: Seetal Patra, Research Analyst, GSDN
Munich Security Conference 2024: source InternetThe Munich Security Conference (MSC) saw its inception in the fall of 1963, then called, Internati… Read More
By: Aidamol Joseph, Research Analyst, GSDN
Argentina: source mapsofindia.comArgentina is a South American country located in the southern part of the continent. It is a federal republic w… Read More
By: Yash Gajmal
Volatile States in International Politics: source InternetIn the realm of international relations, where stability is often considered paramount, the book “Volatilit… Read More
By: Nabhjyot Arora, Research Analyst, GSDN
QUAD & China: source Internet‘’The United States must refrain from stirring up trouble or taking sides on the South China Sea is… Read More
By: Amisha Mohan
Atmanirbhar Bharat: source InternetThe phenomenal growth in the Indian defence sector has left an indelible impression in world forums. India’s defence exports have… Read More
By: Mahima Sharma, Research Analyst, GSDN
Lower Mekong Initiative: source InternetThe Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) stands as a pivotal framework for cooperation in the Mekong subregion… Read More
By: Darshan Gajjar, Research Analyst, GSDN
Prototype of AMCA: source Internet“One must be clear when Diplomacy of persuasion must end and Diplomacy of threat of force and force itse… Read More
By: Kirti Sharma, Research Analyst, GSDN
China & South Asia: source InternetIntroduction
“India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, Present” is a book written by Shivshank… Read More
By: Aastha Agarwal
Why Bharat Matters – source InternetAfter the resounding success of his debut book ‘The India Way’ in 2020, S Jaishankar, a veteran diplomat, former F… Read More
By: Yash Gajmal
India-Israel flags: source InternetIntroduction
Despite being relatively small and still in its early stages, Israel has played a significant role in India’s fore… Read More
By: Deeplaxmi Patil, Research Analyst, GSDN
Golden Crescent: source InternetIntroduction
Nestled amidst the rugged terrain and towering peaks of Central Asia lies a region for its pivo… Read More
By: Sourishree Ghosh, Research Analyst, GSDN
South China Sea: source InternetThe South China Sea (SCS) is the new arena of geopolitical competition and rivalry. The South China Sea not on… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
Pakistan: source mapsofindia.comIntroduction
Balochistan which is the largest of the four provinces of Pakistan by area, has the ignominy of fo… Read More
By: Aasi Ansari, Research Analyst, GSDN
Iranian missile: source InternetIntroduction
Since highly enriched Uranium was discovered, the authorities of Iran and the UN watchdog have been… Read More
By: Aishwarya Dutta
Singapore: source Encyclopaedia BritannicaIntroduction
A non-communist regime popularly construed as a “pseudo-democracy”, Singapore is home to the &lsq… Read More
By: Nabhjyot Arora, Research Analyst, GSDN
Ethiopia: source Internet‘Bring the weapon; do you support Fano?’ – a question amongst that many Amnesty International officia… Read More
By: Mahima Sharma, Research Analyst, GSDN
Conference on Disarmament 2024 in progress: source InternetThe Conference on Disarmament (CD) stands as a pivotal forum for international dialogu… Read More
By: Swamy Parameswaran
India: source mapsofindia.com Introduction
With India geographically being the seventh-largest nation on earth and reportedly the most populous country, there is… Read More
By: Darshan Gajjar, Research Analyst, GSDN
The Devils Will Get No Rest: source Internet“You were given the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour, and you will have w… Read More
By: Aishwarya Dutta
Indo-Pacific Region: source InternetThe Indo-Pacific region with its ever-expansive dynamism spans 36 countries spread across major continents, 16 time zones, more tha… Read More
By: Aasi Ansari, Research Analyst, GSDN
European Union: source InternetIntroduction
On February 28, 2022 Ukraine requested to become the official member of European Union (EU), just a… Read More
By: Pinkle Gogoi, Research Analyst, GSDN
Ukraine: source Encyclopaedia BritannicaIntroduction
The analysis aptly underscores the pivotal role corruption plays in Ukraine’s curren… Read More
By: Anjali Mahto, Research Analyst, GSDN
Renminbi & Dollar: source InternetChina’s economic achievements over the past thirty years have been spectacular. In 2022, its Gross Dom… Read More
By: Harshit Tokas, Research Analyst, GSDN
BRICS & Dollar: source InternetFor the past 80 years, the United States dollar has reigned supreme as the world’s principal reserve cur… Read More
By: Seetal Patra, Research Analyst, GSDN
Essequibo: source The Print“There is nothing that prevents Guyana from exercising its rights to its internationally recognized land and mari… Read More
By: Darshan Gajjar, Research Analyst, GSDN
Propaganda: source Internet“Everything is propaganda.” ~ Jacques Driencourt
Since the inception of human civilization, and for th… Read More
By: Mahima Sharma, Research Analyst, GSDN
The Arab League flag: source InternetThe Arab League, officially known as the League of Arab States, is a regional organization that brings toget… Read More
By: Barsha Hazarika, Research Analyst, GSDN
Red Sea: source Encyclopaedia BritannicaThe Red Sea, situated between Africa and Asia, stands as a vital inlet of the Indian Ocean with its str… Read More
By: Muktha Prasannan, Research Analyst, GSDN
Iran: source InternetSince January 1984, Iran’s economy has been under various US economic sanctions of increasing scope and intensity… Read More
By: Deeplaxmi Patil, Research Analyst, GSDN
Nauru: source InternetIntroduction
Nauru, a tiny Micronesian island, was among the select few nations upholding diplomatic relations with Ta… Read More
By: Ayush Shankar
Venezuela: source InternetIn the coronary heart of South America, where emerald rainforests hug the amazing Orinoco River, a state pulsed with possibility. Venezuela, a… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
Residents of POJK observing PRD to protest the illegal occupation by Pakistan: source InternetAs Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK) suff… Read More
By: Darshan Gajjar, Research Analyst, GSDN
Iran-Pakistan: source Internet“The fault lines between civilizations will be the battle lines of the future.” ~ Samuel P. Huntington… Read More
By: Harshit Tokas, Research Analyst, GSDN
Terrorists in Afghanistan: source InternetUnited Nations in a report recently has issued a warning regarding the resurgence of Al-Qaida in Afghan… Read More
By: Aasi Ansari, Research Analyst, GSDN
Bangladesh: source InternetIntroduction
Bangladesh 2024 election held on 07 January, resulted in the return of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for… Read More
By: Pinkle Gogoi, Research Analyst, GSDN
Bhutan: source Internet/WorldAtlas.comIntroduction
The recent victory of Bhutan’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the National A… Read More
By: Ananya Sharma
China & South Asia: source InternetIntroduction
The rise of China as a regional hegemon in South Asia is an inevitability that cannot be ignored. China’s ri… Read More
By: Seetal Patra, Research Analyst, GSDN
Some PLA Generals: source InternetHe has an entry of his own in Baidu encyclopedia typically put as “series of guiding principles for buildi… Read More
By: Darshan Gajjar, Research Analyst, GSDN
Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s Vice-President and President-elect: source InternetThe year 2024 is the year of elections, with over 50 countries g… Read More
By: Deeplaxmi Patil, Research Analyst, GSDN
Flags of various countries: source InternetIntroduction
The rise of right-wing politics globally has become a significant challenge to democ… Read More
By: Barsha Hazarika, Research Analyst, GSDN
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting Saudi Arabian Crown Prince & Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman in December 2023The Narrative Unf… Read More
By: Anjali Mahto, Research Analyst, GSDN
Terrorists in Pakistan: source InternetMore than a dozen suspected terrorists on New Delhi’s “Most Wanted List” were killed in v… Read More
By: Kashif Anwar: Research Analyst, GSDN
Indonesia and Malaysia: source InternetIntroduction
Historical relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia is intertwined and can be traced to… Read More
By: Pinkle Gogoi, Research Analyst, GSDN
Chile: source InternetIntroduction
Chile, long hailed for its social and economic progress in Latin America, faced a significant disruption to… Read More
By: Rajnish Kumar
BRICS & G7: source InternetThe BRICS has provided a platform for cooperation for emerging economies that face common challenges. Many countries have applied for memb… Read More
By: Aasi Ansari, Research Analyst, GSDN
Middle East: source InternetIntroduction
Israel-Palestine war is not new, but has been a part of the world for decades. Hamas had never infiltra… Read More
By: Harshit Tokas, Research Analyst, GSDN
Taiwan: source InternetThe upcoming 2024 Taiwanese presidential elections scheduled on January 13, 2024 features a three-way race among Vice Pres… Read More
By: Darshan Gajjar, Research Analyst, GSDN
Irregular Warfare: Hamas operating from underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip: source Internet“That General is skilful in attack whose opp… Read More
By: Vishal Singh
Armenia-India: source InternetRussia’s invasion of Ukraine set off a chain reaction, leading Armenia to re-evaluate its alliance with its longtime strategic partner… Read More
The post Achievers Articulate: Aisha Algazal, Author & Poet on Success in the Literary Field first appeared on Global Defense News - GSDN.The post Achievers Articulate: Aisha Algazal… Read More
By: Nihal Kujur, Research Analyst, GSDN
India-New Zealand flags: source InternetIntroduction
The contact between India and New Zealand (NZ) is referred to as India-New Zealand relation… Read More
By: Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Editor, GSDN
Thousands of Balochis taking part in The Long March in Taunsa Sharif: source InternetOf the four provinces of Pakistan, namely Punjab, Balochistan… Read More
By: Pinkle Gogoi, Research Analyst, GSDN
COP-28: source InternetIntroduction
COP-28 which means Conference of the Parties more commonly known as COP-28 was the 28th United Nations Clim… Read More
By: Deeplaxmi Patil, Research Analyst, GSDN
United Nations and Hamas flags: source InternetIntroduction
Hamas, derived from the acronym of its official title, the Islamic Resistance Mo… Read More
By: Seetal Patra
Israel-Hamas conflict: source InternetPalestinian author Susan Abulhawa in a recent interview to Rajdeep Sardesai said, “It is sad to see how Indians have changed… Read More
By: Kashif Anwar, Research Analyst, GSDN
Syria: source InternetIntroduction
The year 2011 was a difficult and turning phase for many Middle East nations as it went through the Arab Spr… Read More
By: Aasi Ansari, Research Analyst, GSDN
India-Pakistan nuclear weapons: source InternetIntroduction
India-Pakistan border is one of the most vulnerable places in the world because of t… Read More
By: Darshan Gajjar, Research Analyst, GSDN
How States Think: The Rationality of Foreign Policy – source InternetThe domains of geopolitics and foreign policy are filled with many un… Read More
By: Vishal Singh
Russia-Ukraine War: source InternetUkraine’s domestic affair: New tensions have surfaced in the face of Ukraine. This time, it’s internal, the rift between Vo… Read More
By: Krishnendu R, Research Analyst, GSDN
Jordan: source Internet/WorldAtlas.comIntroduction
Jordan is a young state, an Arab country called the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a desert la… Read More
By: Harshit Tokas, Research Analyst, GSDN
Korean Peninsula: source Internet/World AtlasThe recent events surrounding North Korea’s missile launch and South Korea’s response ha… Read More
By: Barsha Hazarika, Research Analyst, GSDN
Thailand: source InternetCompetition between India and China has caused Southeast Asian countries to assess their respective geopolitical posit… Read More
By: Anjali Mahto, Research Analyst, GSDN
Paraguay: source InternetParaguay is a landlocked democratic South American country. The majority of the population is of mixed Spanish and Guaran… Read More
By: Nihal Kujur
Organization of Islamic Cooperation: source InternetIn the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the world… Read More
By: Muktha Prasannan, Research Analyst, GSDN
Madagascar: source InternetMadagascar is an island country situated off the southeast coast of Africa and is the fourth largest island in the… Read More
By: Harshit Tokas, Research Analyst, GSDN
Bhutan-India-China: source InternetThe recent visit of Bhutan’s top diplomat to Beijing has ignited a complex geopolitical situation, placi… Read More
By: Deeplaxmi Patil, Research Analyst, GSDN
Kazakhstan: source InternetThe Trajectory of Nuclear Power in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan is a vast, resource rich state in Central Asia. At the… Read More
By: Aasi Ansari, Research Analyst, GSDN
Israeli nuclear weapons: source InternetIntroduction
Unlike the other eight nuclear states, Israel has not been fully transparent about its nucl… Read More
By: Nandini Khandelwal, Research Analyst, GSDN
WANA Region: source InternetAlthough the countries that make up the WANA region are often referred to as being around the Mediterranean and… Read More
By: Vaishnavi Verma, Research Analyst, GSDN
Syria-Jordan: source InternetJordan has made a significant effort to re-establish normalcy with Syria in recent months. There had been a diplom… Read More
