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Examination of U.S. grand strategy, defence posture, Indo-Pacific engagement, NATO relations, and global leadership in an evolving multipolar world.

Trump, Xi and Cold War 2.0: Managing Rivalry in a Fragmented World

The complex US-China rivalry has evolved into "Cold War 2.0," entailing intertwined economic and strategic interactions amidst military posturing. Presidents Trump and Xi's approaches symbolize contrasting strategies: Trump’s transactional nationalism versus Xi’s strategic continuity. The geopolitical landscape remains multipolar, requiring nations to navigate pressures prudently while fostering selective partnerships and avoiding outright confrontation.

Has Iran Created a ‘Taco Moment’ for Trump? Decoding Strategies and Limits of Military Power

Four weeks into the coordinated US-Israeli air campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran, a clear strategic lesson emerges: tactical air superiority cannot substitute for a viable political end-state. Operations "Epic Fury" and "Rising Lion" have showcased high-intensity degradation, yet they have not led to systemic collapse in Tehran.

FPRC Journal 64- India between US and China: Interview of Major General Dr S B Asthana 

President trumps interventionist overdrive in Venezuela has signalled expansionism and coercive diplomacy a new normal for potential hegemons/big powers who enjoy overwhelming asymmetry in their national power vis a vis the target country, with no regards to rule based order.…

“Taiwan in the Crosshairs: Why Xi Jinping’s Reunification Ambitions May Backfire Strategically?”

Introduction In a bold demonstration of its growing defence preparedness, Taiwan concluded its longest-ever Han Kuang military drills on 18 July 2025. Spanning 10 days of intense live-fire exercises, the Taiwanese military rehearsed responses across varied battle spaces—starting with countering…

Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana,SM,VSM,PhD by Foreign Policy Research Centre on Indian Foreign Policy

Sharing an interview of mine on Indian Foreign Policy conducted by Foreign Policy Research Centre with Focus on “India’s Foreign Policy (2014-2024)“, published in FPRC JOURNAL (J-57) 2024 (1), ISSN 2277 – 2464. Interview highlights:- Has global perception of India…

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Can NATO Shift the Momentum in Ukraine’s Favor as the War Enters Its Third Year?

On completion of two years of Russia-Ukraine, sharing my analysis on it, published in Modern Diplomacy (European Union). Excerpt:-“The rhetoric of US led West seems shifting from “Putin must lose” to “Putin must not win” as it struggles to meet…

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