The Collapse of the Nuclear Order
Growing temptations to launch pre-emptive strikes against adversary’s nuclear facilities.
Kartik Bommakanti
Senior Fellow with the Strategic Studies Programme, ORF
Peace Left Hanging: The Missing Factor
President Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine and Hamas-Israel wars have faced significant obstacles, revealing the complexities of peacemaking. Despite his campaign pledge to resolve both conflicts quickly, negotiations have stalled.
Ukraine’s Advance and Russia-North Korea Alliance
The Ukrainian incursion and occupation of Kursk has compelled Russia to turn to North Korea for troops who have been deployed and are now fighting alongside Russian forces to retake the region.
Building the Future: The US-India Semiconductor Pact and its Strategic Implications
Harsh V Pant and Kartik Bommakanti While New Delhi must be mindful of export restrictions, the US-India semiconductor accord marks a major shift in the US’s high-technology strategy. In a significant milestone, the United States and India reached an agreement…
The Kursk Offensive Unveiled: Ukraine’s Strategic Maneuver and Its Potential Impact
The Ukrainians surprised Russia by launching an audacious attack into the Kursk region of the Russian Federation that also led to the capture of several hundred Russian soldiers. This bold, yet risky, gambit by the Volodymyr Zelenskyy-led regime, to employ thousands of its best fighting units to mount an incursion into Russian territory, was also a fitting one.
Battlefield Realities Dictate Terms of Russia-Ukraine Peace
Battlefield conditions and operational realities will decide terms of Russia-Ukraine peace settlement.