Iran

Operation Rising Lion marks a dramatic escalation in Israel-Iran tensions, as targeted strikes on nuclear sites push the Middle East toward wider conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Israel seeks to drag US into its devastating conflict with Iran. If US enters, its catastrophic impact will echo across generations.

Iran’s nuclear program has raised international alarm over potential weaponisation. This piece examines the key concerns and where the program may be headed.

Iran-Israel conflict marks a dangerous new chapter in nuclear rivalries, potentially reshaping global proliferation risks for decades to come.

Pakistan's army has revived its old grey zone warfare tactics, but its outdated strategy is increasingly ineffective as India reassesses its approach to counter escalation and strengthen deterrence.

Syria Civil War: Interestingly, the US presidency under Joe Biden is hyperactive before he demits office and President Donald Trump takes over. What does it mean for Syria, Ukraine, and Russia?

Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria is over but he leaves behind a fragmented nation. Stabilising Syria will be a major challenge for fractured opposition and external backers.

Syrian Civil War: The U.S. is faced with a set of dangerous choices, each with its own set of risks and consequences. The reality is that the window for a limited intervention may have passed.

Aleppo, a historic Syrian city, has once again fallen into chaos as militants backed by Turkey, Israel, and the US seized control, ending eight years of fragile peace.

R&AW, India's external intelligence agency, is at a crossroads, needing to adapt to a rapidly changing global threat matrix. As the scope of covert operations expands, the agency must align its strategic propensity with modern tradecraft realities.