Commentaries

As global maritime trade and energy transit routes face significant security challenges, driven by the rising geopolitical tensions, the ongoing Middle East escalations, and the continuous attacks on commercial vessels along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, these maritime disruptions result in serious economic shockwaves. Consequently, a growing security imperative is pushing India to reassess its engagement with Somaliland to advance its economic and security ambitions in Africa and the Western Indian Ocean region; however, considerable geopolitical challenges exist, necessitating careful navigation by India.

This commentary examines the structural limitations of American foreign policy through the cases of Afghanistan and Iran. Drawing on the concept of a two-level game, the article highlights how U.S. leaders must simultaneously satisfy domestic audiences while managing complex geopolitical realities abroad.

यह लेख बदलती भू-राजनीतिक परिस्थितियों में भारत-अमेरिका संबंधों की नई वास्तविकता को दर्शाता है। आर्थिक, तकनीकी और रक्षा सहयोग बढ़ने के बावजूद, दोनों देशों के हितों और रणनीतिक स्वायत्तता में अंतर है।

As the India–Bangladesh Ganges Water-Sharing Treaty nears its 2026 expiry, this commentary assesses its role in developing bilateral cooperation and argues for a renewed agreement that addresses climate uncertainty, ecological sustainability, and the evolving realities of transboundary water governance.