Chairman Kim Jong Un of North Korea does not have to try hard to be in the news. If he is not giving instructions how to fine tune production of …
Defense
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Holding the Line: The West Asia Crisis and India’s Energy Resilience
by Amit Deshmukh 7 minutes readThe current crisis in West Asia has brought the global energy system closer to disruption than at any time in recent decades. At the center of the crisis lies the …
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Pakistan Foreign Office Hopeful Over Iran-US Reaching a Peace Agreement ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readExpressing optimism over the prospects of the US and Iran reaching a peace agreement, Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on May 7 that Islamabad was hopeful on …
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Opinion: Framework For a Deal or Wish List?
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readBy the time the conflict in the Middle East hopefully comes to a close, the word “deal” should perhaps be the most used in the media, by the media, and …
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Trump Launched ‘Project Freedom’ Due to Rising Frustration Over Diplomatic Stalemate with Iran: US official
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readPresident Donald Trump’s newly launched naval operation – codenamed ‘Project Freedom’ – aimed at breaking the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz, comes amid increasing frustration in Washington over a …
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South Asia Notes: The Other Maritime Choke Point in Asia
by Elizabeth Roche 2 minutes readIt’s been two months since the start of the US-Israel war in Iran. It’s a war that has underlined the importance of geography in keeping the global commons – in …
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Trump Highlights Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Pitches Strategic Gains Amid Oil Flow Disruptions
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readUS President Donald Trump said the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is not only a military operation but also a move with significant economic and commercial implications, …
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Opinion: Trying to Stay Busy and Relevant
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readNorth Korea’s strongman Kim Jong Un does not have to try hard to be in the news. Normally on any given day of the week, he is either threatening South …
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From Gallipoli to Perth: Indian Veterans Draw Applause at ANZAC Day Parade
by Pooja Bhardwaj 4 minutes readThe Indian Military Veterans contingent joined thousands at the ANZAC Day Parade in Perth on April 25, 2026, carrying forward a shared history of service that links India and Australia …
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US Unveils Rapid Progress on ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield, Calls it Future of Homeland Defense
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readSenior officials from the US Department of War, government, and defense industry showcased progress on “Golden Dome for America” (GDA), a next-generation missile defense initiative aimed at strengthening homeland security …