Is the QUAD Collapsing? Impact on Asia’s Power Balance

Is the QUAD Collapsing

The uncertainties in the QUAD’s decline by the U.S. media have surfaced the tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. The American media hints at fading enthusiasm for the once-celebrated Indo-Pacific alliance of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. Yet beneath the headlines, the story is far more complex. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) may be … Read more

U.S. Shutdown 2025: Causes, Consequences, and Possible Endings

U.S. Shutdown 2025

With no resolution in sight yet, the 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown reached its second day on Thursday. Both sides are blaming each other as millions of Americans feel the effects of halted federal services, delayed paychecks, and impending layoffs. President Donald Trump has signalled drastic measures, including possible layoffs of thousands of federal workers … Read more

USA-Venezuela Relations: A Saga of Conflicts and Cooperation

USA-Venezuela Relations

Recently, the U.S. and Venezuela have been in the news with serious tensions escalating in the relationship between the two nations. From the saga of peace treaties in 1836 to the oil trade in the 20th century, economic ties deepened the relationship. The association took a drastic turn when U.S. forces struck a Venezuelan boat … Read more

Are India’s Interests at Risk? A Case Study on US-Pakistan Relations

US-Pakistan Relations

In 2025, US-Pakistan ties seemed to have rekindled the diplomatic circles, an impending concern to India. From military partnerships and economic aid to symbolic gestures like high-profile visits, developments raised an important question: Should India worry about this recalibrated relationship between Washington and Islamabad? Here we will examine the historical background, military dimensions, strategic implications, … Read more

Operation Basharat Al‑Fath: Iran’s Attack on the USA

Iran’s Attack on the USA

Late on the evening of June 23, 2025, Iran quietly announced Operation Basharat al‑Fath—translated as “Glad Tidings of Victory.” The target? The U.S. military operates key bases in Qatar and Iraq, with Al Udeid Air Base near Doha drawing particular attention. Within moments, the desert sky lit up with a display of coordinated force and … Read more

America’s “Golden Dome”: A Shield of the Future

Golden Dome

With a rise in global tension and the changing face of warfare, nations invest heavily in superior defence systems. In this respect, one of the most fascinating developments is America’s Golden Dome: an advanced missile defence and surveillance shield supposed to guard strategic assets from aerial threats. Just like India’s Akashteer and the layered dome … Read more

Norovirus Outbreak

Norovirus

Why in the News? Recently, many cases of Norovirus have been reported in te USA, especially in Minnesota. What is Norovirus? Norovirus, also known as ‘Norwalk virus’, ‘winter vomiting disease’ and ‘stomach flu’ is a highly transmissible virus that causes gastroenteritis, characterised by inflammation of the stomach and intestine. Norovirus gets its name from Norwalk, … Read more