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Myanmar’s Civil War and India’s Northeast: A Regional Crisis Unfolds by Kumar Sheni• The crisis is now not seen only as ...
25/05/2026

Myanmar’s Civil War and India’s Northeast: A Regional Crisis Unfolds

by Kumar Sheni

• The crisis is now not seen only as a humanitarian problem, but as a strategic, demographic and security problem that impacts federal politics, border management and regional peace.

• The lack of a uniform refugee regime, as such, has therefore made the crisis a challenge to the federal structure and administrative coordination of India.

• The refugee situation has also exacerbated ethnic and political tensions in the North-East of India.

• The borderlands have become something of a strategic frontier, where humanitarian, security and geopolitical interests converge in the conflict.

Read more:
https://samvadaworld.com/analysis/myanmars-civil-war-and-indias-northeast-a-regional-crisis-unfolds/

Representation versus Recognition: Madhesi Identity in Nepal’s Emerging Political OrderBy Kumar Sheni In Nepal, the ques...
21/05/2026

Representation versus Recognition: Madhesi Identity in Nepal’s Emerging Political Order

By Kumar Sheni

In Nepal, the question of Madhesis’ demands in the new political order remains stuck in a paradox, which is the difference between representation and recognition.

B***n Shah’s triumph was a symbolic success as it showed that a Madhesi-origin leader can win capital city support. But there needs to be greater shifts in state attitudes and public awareness.

The citizenship rights of citizens have long been problematic in Nepal, especially for women who are married across the India-Nepal border, and their children.

At the end, the future of Madhesis in the new political order of Nepal will rely on the state’s ability to overcome symbolic diversity to substantive inclusion.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/featured/representation-versus-recognition-madhesi-identity-in-nepals-emerging-political-order/

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UAE bids farewell to OPEC: A “Crude” necessity or a “Refined” move?By Abhishek Kumar SinghThe UAE’s shift likely reflect...
18/05/2026

UAE bids farewell to OPEC: A “Crude” necessity or a “Refined” move?

By Abhishek Kumar Singh

The UAE’s shift likely reflects a broader objective of maximising returns from its hydrocarbon reserves before global fossil fuel demand begins to decline more sharply.

Rather than remaining bound by Saudi-dominated OPEC arrangements that constrain its production and revenues, Abu Dhabi appears to be opting for greater strategic autonomy.

Jorge León, a former OPEC official, has argued that the cartel would become “structurally weaker” without the UAE, particularly given the concentration of spare production capacity among a small number of members.

From once playing a role akin to a central bank for the global oil market to now striving to maintain internal cohesion, OPEC has traversed a remarkable trajectory.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/analysis/uae-bids-farewell-to-opec-a-crude-necessity-or-a-refined-move/

India and Vietnam Are Closer Than Ever -The Timing Is No AccidentBy Aayush PalIndia and Vietnam have agreed to elevate t...
12/05/2026

India and Vietnam Are Closer Than Ever -The Timing Is No Accident

By Aayush Pal

India and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking an important milestone, with cooperation expanding in trade, critical minerals, etc.

Defence and security cooperation has emerged as a new pillar of the relationship, while one of the biggest common concerns between India and Vietnam has been China.

For India, strengthening relations with Vietnam is part of boosting engagement with Southeast Asia under the Act East Policy, while for Vietnam, engagement with India is strategically advantageous as India is emerging as one of the next major forces in the global economy.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/analysis/india-and-vietnam-are-closer-than-ever-the-timing-is-no-accident/

Coal, Power, and Pollution: Why India’s Energy Choices Still Choke Its CitiesBy Anusreeta Dutta Indian cities are suffer...
12/05/2026

Coal, Power, and Pollution: Why India’s Energy Choices Still Choke Its Cities

By Anusreeta Dutta

Indian cities are suffering because the country’s power grid relies too much on coal.

Urban India needs a steady supply of electricity, but the electricity that comes in often makes life in cities worse.

India needs to close down its dirtiest power plants faster, keep a closer eye on emissions, enforce the rules more strictly, and make a real push for renewable energy along with storage, grid reform, and demand management.

The real choice is between a future with less sickness and one with cleaner, more reliable energy. India needs to stop linking progress with coal dependence if it wants its cities to breathe.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/analysis/coal-power-and-pollution-why-indias-energy-choices-still-choke-its-cities/

Energy

From Minerals to Microchips: India’s Multi-Sectoral Strategy in Post-Conflict SudanBy Hridbina Chatterjee The 9th Foreig...
12/05/2026

From Minerals to Microchips: India’s Multi-Sectoral Strategy in Post-Conflict Sudan

By Hridbina Chatterjee

The 9th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Sudan, which took place in Port Sudan on May 4, 2026, were an important step in strengthening the relaunch of diplomatic relations between both countries after a period of hiatus.

In 2026, one of the major talking points during consultations was the growing bilateral cooperation regarding the extractive industries and energy sectors.

The addition of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the 9th FOC reflects the contemporary development of relations between India and Sudan.

The Port Sudan meeting encompasses more than just bilateral trade; it also encompasses broader geopolitical factors surrounding the Red Sea region’s balance of power.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/featured/from-minerals-to-microchips-indias-multi-sectoral-strategy-in-post-conflict-sudan/

The Indian Diaspora and Australia’s Indo-Pacific TurnBy Anjali Singh India-born citizens are now Australia’s largest imm...
11/05/2026

The Indian Diaspora and Australia’s Indo-Pacific Turn

By Anjali Singh

India-born citizens are now Australia’s largest immigrant population, which represents a historic demographic change with important ramifications for regional geopolitics, internal politics, and international relations.

Migrants from England, who had dominated the population since colonial times, have been surpassed for the first time in more than a century, signifying Australia’s shift from a Eurocentric identity to a more Indo-Pacific orientation.

Skilled migration from India improves human capital and increases economic interdependence between Australia and India, especially in industries like IT, healthcare, and education.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/analysis/the-indian-diaspora-and-australias-indo-pacific-turn/

Bharatiya Cinema and the Responsibility of InfluenceBy Ananda MathewsCinema in Bharat has long held a unique and far-rea...
09/05/2026

Bharatiya Cinema and the Responsibility of Influence

By Ananda Mathews

Cinema in Bharat has long held a unique and far-reaching influence, extending well beyond entertainment into the cultural identity of millions.

At its core, cinema does more than tell stories—it shapes perception.

Those who create and contribute to Bharatiya Cinema are not merely producing entertainment—they are participating in a global cultural dialogue, one that shapes how individuals understand identity, purpose, and coexistence.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/featured/bharatiya-cinema-and-the-responsibility-of-influence/

Wellington’s Wager: Why New Zealand Chose India in an Age of UncertaintyBy Aayush Pal In a landmark bilateral developmen...
09/05/2026

Wellington’s Wager: Why New Zealand Chose India in an Age of Uncertainty

By Aayush Pal

In a landmark bilateral development, India and New Zealand have agreed on a Free Trade Agreement allowing 100 per cent duty-free access to Indian products in New Zealand.

New Zealand has also agreed to invest 20 billion dollars in India over the next 15 years.

India has taken a cautious and pragmatic approach by excluding the dairy sector.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/analysis/wellingtons-wager-why-new-zealand-chose-india-in-an-age-of-uncertainty/

Middle Powers Reshaping Global Order: UAE, Turkey, Indonesia, and India By Anusreeta DuttaCountries like the UAE, Turkey...
07/05/2026

Middle Powers Reshaping Global Order: UAE, Turkey, Indonesia, and India

By Anusreeta Dutta

Countries like the UAE, Turkey, and Indonesia are no longer just “ in the middle”; rather, they are becoming major players in business, banking, logistics, and culture.

The number of intermediate powers has roughly doubled since 1991, and together they now have more material power than the great powers.

This is a structural change, not a temporary change, and it shows that the system is moving toward a more scattered, multipolar one.

India’s geopolitical strategy is way more adaptable. It is still a major player in BRICS and the G20, and it is expanding its role in the Quad.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/analysis/middle-powers-reshaping-global-order-uae-turkey-indonesia-and-india/

Powers

The Silicon Siege: How the West Asian Crisis Rebuilt the Military-Industrial ComplexBy Parag Gilada With the inclusion o...
05/05/2026

The Silicon Siege: How the West Asian Crisis Rebuilt the Military-Industrial Complex

By Parag Gilada

With the inclusion of venture-backed tech giants, or the “Silicon Insurgents”, the triangle has changed into a diamond. Companies that were once in the business of social media algorithms are now designing and building the “algorithms” of the “algorithmic kill chain,

West Asia has now become a live-fire laboratory of experimental technology that is undergoing “battle-testing” for future international applications.

For the first time, artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning platforms such as Maven are processing satellite imagery, signals intelligence, and real-time data in order to identify ground-based military targets over the Iranian plateau with minimal human involvement.

The military-industrial complex has emerged from the shadows into full view as a “supplier of war” and will no longer remain a silent partner in foreign policy.

Read more: https://samvadaworld.com/analysis/the-silicon-siege-how-the-west-asian-crisis-rebuilt-the-military-industrial-complex/

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