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How Oil Became Strategic Vulnerability of Venezuela, Orchestrated by China

How Oil Became Strategic Vulnerability of Venezuela, Orchestrated by China

A Shock That Was Years in the Making The dramatic U.S. capture of Venezuela’s sitting president on January 3, 2026, is not a random flash of geopolitics. The imposition of a full oil blockade is also not random. They are the logical end stage of a broken financial system. This crisis is not fundamentally about ideology or democracy. It is about what happens when money fails. Power replaces trust at this point. When Money Dies, Force Takes Over Venezuela’s trajectory follows a familiar pattern seen in fragile economies across the world. Governments debase their currency to survive in the short…
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China’s Mega Dam Project in Himalayas’ Creates Concerns for India

China’s Mega Dam Project in Himalayas’ Creates Concerns for India

China’s mega dam plan on the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet is raising alarm in India over water security. It is also causing concern about ecology and long-term strategic risks. The project is dubbed a potential “water bomb” by Indian policymakers. It sits on the upper reaches of the river that becomes the Brahmaputra in India. This directly links Chinese actions upstream to millions of lives downstream. China’s Mega Dam in the Himalayas China is moving ahead with a massive hydropower system on the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. The estimated cost is $168 billion. It is designed to exploit a dramatic…
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Threats India Face From Neighbouring Nation

Threats India Face From Neighbouring Nation

India today faces a spectrum of threats from almost every neighbour. These threats include conventional military risks and nuclear brinkmanship. They also involve cross‑border terrorism, cyberattacks, illegal migration, and grey‑zone tactics. The intensity and nature of these threats vary country‑wise. Together, they create a complex security ring around the Indian mainland and its maritime periphery.​ Pakistan: Terror Proxies and Nuclear Shadow Pakistan remains the most immediate source of cross‑border terrorism. Groups like Lashkar‑e‑Taiba and Jaish‑e‑Mohammad use its territory. They also use Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir as bases for attacks in India. Repeated terror strikes, including the 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed dozens…
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India Rejects Western Pressure: Building a Fairer World Order Through Asian Alliances

India Rejects Western Pressure: Building a Fairer World Order Through Asian Alliances

Western powers are facing challenges in convincing India. They want India to see allegiance to the “old world order” as preferable. This is according to London-based analyst Adriel Kasonta. India, under Prime Minister Modi, prioritizes vital national interests. This is exemplified by its pursuit of affordable energy sources. It also maintains a diplomatic posture that bucks Western orthodoxy. Western Pressure Fuels Indian Discontent Recent US expectations for submission have inadvertently driven India closer to Russia and China. Washington’s inclination toward coercion, rather than cooperation, has misjudged the Indian government’s resolve to prioritize its sovereignty and development. According to observers like…
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Visit of Wang Yi to India: Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Visit of Wang Yi to India: Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Key Highlights Prime Minister Modi invited to SCO Summit in Tianjin Expert Groups for Boundary and Border Management To resume direct flights, update the Air Services Agreement Cooperation on Trans-border Rivers Commitment to reopen border trade through Lipulekh Pass, Shipki La Pass, and Nathu La Pass Mr Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party, visited India as China's Foreign Minister. His visit occurred on 18th & 19th August. During the visit he met PM Modi, NSA Ajit Doval and MEA S. Jaishanker. This visit marks a significant move. It strengthens ties between two nations. Both countries play…
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India, China Hold High-Level Talks to Ease Border Tensions and Boost Cooperation

India, China Hold High-Level Talks to Ease Border Tensions and Boost Cooperation

Meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi and S. Jaishankar is scheduled on August 18. It involved talks on easing border issues. The discussion included Indian National security advisor Ajit Doval and Wang Yi. This meeting is followed by previous meeting between Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi in Kazan. China remarked their aim of building stable relations, manage differences and build political trust with India. Also read: India-China Relations: Key Updates from SCO Summit 2025 India's Stance on Developing Sino-Indian Relations The meeting scheduled on Aug 18, where Indian MEA Dr. S Jaishankar met Chinese FM Wang…
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India Sends Diesel to China for First Time Since 2021 Amid EU Sanctions on Nayara

India Sends Diesel to China for First Time Since 2021 Amid EU Sanctions on Nayara

Russia-backed Nayara energy, an Indian refinery faces European sanctions for its Crude procurement from Russia. To control damage, it is sending shipments to China, for the first time since 2021. Nayara energy, which has Russian connections, faces EU sanctions. Amid this development, Nayara exports a shipment of Indian diesel to China. This marks the first such delivery since 2021. It adds to the revival of the two Asian countries' relations amidst their increasing closeness and US tariff tensions. EM Zenith Originally Departed for Malaysia EM zenith was originally destined to head towards Malaysia. It left the nation's border just prior to…
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China Welcomes PM Modi to Tianjin SCO Summit, Signals Warmer Diplomatic Mood

China Welcomes PM Modi to Tianjin SCO Summit, Signals Warmer Diplomatic Mood

PM Modi is expected to visit China from 31st August to 1st September for Regional Shanghai cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Amid US tariff tensions, Trump has imposed 25% additional tariffs and penalties on Indian exports. Despite this, China welcomes the Indian PM's visit to the SCO in Tianjin.  “China welcomes Prime Minister Modi to China for the SCO Tianjin Summit," said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun. SCO Summit is scheduled for 31st August to 1st September. It will bring leaders from 20 nations, including SCO 10 member nations. The summit will also host heads of 10 International organisations. Also…
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Semiconductor Industry Race: US Lifts Restrictions on EDA Sale to China

Semiconductor Industry Race: US Lifts Restrictions on EDA Sale to China

The U.S. has lifted export restrictions on Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software to Chinese companies. This move means more stability in global tech trade. However, experts warn this could intensify global competition in the semiconductor industry. This is particularly true for India.  The US had placed these restrictions on China. They cited concerns that the Chinese military will use these products. With this reversal, major EDA companies can fully resume operations with Chinese entities. Cadence Design Systems (San Jose), Siemens EDA (Wilsonville), and Synopsys (Sunnyvale) are included in these companies. Higher Competition for India “China's industry is strengthening its capabilities.…
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Dalai Lama is 90: Succession Plans Amidst Chinese Opposition

Dalai Lama is 90: Succession Plans Amidst Chinese Opposition

As the 90th Birthday of Dalai Lama approaches, he has revealed his plans of succession. But, as usual, China has intervened in Tibetan matters. It has added another page to the history of struggle between Tibetan Buddhism and the ruling Communist Party of China. The Dalai Lama’s Succession The previous 13 Dalai Lamas all took birth either in the year that their predecessor died, or a year later. They were mostly recognised as the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation when they were two or three years old. The 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso. He turns 90 this July 6. So far,…
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