Editorials Opinion
As the world drifts deeper into geopolitical fragmentation, it’s becoming painfully clear that the post-Cold War order is crumbling. The so-called liberal West, long seen as the steward of global norms, is retreating into protectionism, internal discord, and credibility deficits. On the other side, China’s authoritarian ambition, veiled under the Belt and Road rhetoric, is
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When India launched Operation Sindoor, it wasn’t just retaliating against terrorism—it was testing itself. For decades, India has built its military power quietly, focused more on deterrence than demonstration. But what unfolded over the past week was not a military exercise. It was a real-world confrontation, under real threat, with real stakes. And India’s performance,
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India has long championed a foreign policy rooted in strategic autonomy—an approach that prioritizes sovereignty, non-alignment, and independent decision-making over formal alliances or geopolitical bloc politics. This doctrine, deeply rooted in India’s post-colonial identity and Cold War experience, has earned the country a reputation as a responsible power, reluctant to
International
Amid shifting global geopolitics, Belgium has expressed a strong interest in strengthening its defense partnership with India. The push for deeper cooperation comes as Belgium advocates for Europe’s strategic autonomy in the defense sector, signaling a move towards reducing reliance on traditional allies. Belgium’s Focus on Strategic Autonomy Belgium has emphasized