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China’s Military Playbook 2035: The Strategy India Cannot Ignore
China’s 2035 military modernization plan is reshaping the balance of power in Asia. From AI-driven warfare to naval expansion and grey-zone tactics, Beijing’s strategy aims for dominance. This Strategic Vanguard analysis breaks down the playbook and explains what India must prepare for in the next decade.
4 days ago5 min read


The Invisible Battlefield: How Information Wars Shape Modern Conflicts
Wars today are fought not on borders but on screens. Explore how information warfare, digital propaganda, and AI-driven narratives are reshaping global power dynamics — and what this means for India’s strategic future.
Nov 164 min read


The New Great Game: How the Red Sea Crisis Is Reshaping Global Trade & Naval Strategy
Crisis in Readsea The Red Sea—an ancient artery of commerce, culture, and conflict—has once again ignited global tensions. What started as sporadic attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on commercial vessels has rapidly escalated into one of the most significant maritime crises of the 21st century. Shipping giants rerouted vessels around Africa, freight prices soared, insurance rates exploded, naval deployments intensified, and governments scrambled to protect their economic lifel
Nov 148 min read


🛰️ THE SILENT WAR IN SPACE: INDIA’S SPACE MILITARIZATION AND CHINA’S ORBIT DOMINANCE
silent race for supremacy is unfolding above us — not with missiles or tanks, but with satellites and sensors.
India and China are transforming space into the next battlefield, weaponizing orbits through anti-satellite systems, space intelligence, and laser deterrence.
This in-depth Strategic Vanguard analysis explores how both nations are redefining geopolitics beyond the blue sky — and what this silent war means for the future of global security.
Nov 66 min read


China’s Maritime Silk Road vs. India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: The Battle for the Seas
The Indo-Pacific is becoming the world’s maritime battleground. Explore how China’s Maritime Silk Road and India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy are reshaping the balance of power across the seas.
Oct 276 min read


India–Russia Relations After Ukraine: A Strategic Crossroads
India and Russia have shared a unique bond for over five decades, rooted in defense and energy cooperation. But the Ukraine war has reshaped this relationship, raising tough questions about Moscow’s reliability and India’s future strategy.
Oct 203 min read


Pakistan–Afghanistan Rift: India’s Strategic Advantage | Taliban Diplomacy & Regional Balance
Pakistan’s decades-old dream of controlling Afghanistan is unraveling. As tensions rise over borders, refugees, and militancy, Kabul is drifting away from Islamabad — and India is emerging as the unexpected beneficiary
Oct 192 min read


India Strikes Back at Turkey: From Kashmir to the Mediterranean
Turkey’s interference in Kashmir crossed India’s ultimate red line. In response, New Delhi is striking back—arming Armenia, partnering with Greece and Cyprus, and projecting naval power against Ankara.
Oct 164 min read


North Korea’s Nuclear Shadow: Then and Now
North Korea’s nuclear journey has spanned decades — from Soviet-supported reactors in the 1960s to the 2017 hydrogen bomb test that shook the world. Despite sanctions and isolation, Pyongyang has transformed itself into a de facto nuclear power. This article traces the timeline of its weapons program and examines what options the world has to deal with this unpredictable state.
Oct 103 min read


Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Shift – Balancing India and Pakistan
Saudi Arabia is recalibrating its foreign policy, moving from religiously driven partnerships to strategic, economy-focused alliances. At the center of this shift is Riyadh’s effort to balance its historic ties with Pakistan and its rapidly expanding relationship with India. Pakistan still provides military manpower and relies on Saudi aid, but India offers what Riyadh now values most — energy security, massive trade, and future-ready investment opportunities in projects like
Oct 92 min read


Rising China — The Strategic Challenges for India
China’s rise has redrawn Asia’s strategic map. From military standoffs at Galwan Valley to expanding influence across the Indian Ocean Region, Beijing’s ambitions challenge India’s security and sovereignty. This article explores how India must respond with decisive geopolitical strategy.
Sep 196 min read


US–India Relations: The Defining Partnership of the 21st Century
USA- India Relations The 21st century will be defined by a handful of critical relationships that shape global politics, economics, and...
Sep 65 min read


Trump’s Tariffs and the U.S. Constitution: Did the President Overstep His Power?
Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, Europe, and even U.S. allies ignited more than a trade war — they sparked a constitutional debate. Did the President bypass Congress’s authority under the U.S. Constitution? This analysis explores the legal loopholes, court battles, and global fallout of Trump’s controversial tariffs.
Sep 33 min read


Trump’s Tariff War: Trade Battles, Global Fallout, and the Road to a Legal Showdown
The recent U.S. Federal Appeals Court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s tariffs as unconstitutional marks a turning point in American trade and legal history. This landmark judgment not only challenges executive overreach in economic policy but also raises critical questions about the future of global trade, constitutional checks and balances, and America’s role in international commerce.
Sep 16 min read


CPEC in 2025: The Opaque Gamble and Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma (Vanguard Archieves)
Road Network under CPEC inside Pakistan (Credits- Wikipedia) This article is the revised version of my earlier blog from 2017 that we...
Aug 223 min read


🌍 What If India Had Joined NATO? – An Alternate History in Geopolitics
What if India had made a very different choice in its early years of independence? Instead of pursuing non-alignment, what if New Delhi...
Aug 182 min read


India’s Strategic Realignment: How New Delhi Balances BRICS, the Quad, and the Global South
India’s foreign policy in 2025 is defined by a unique balancing act. It is a member of BRICS alongside China and Russia, an active...
Aug 132 min read


US Tariffs on India: How a Trade Dispute Could Reshape the Global Order
The recent decision by the United States to impose tariffs on Indian goods has stirred fresh debate in diplomatic and economic circles....
Aug 92 min read


India’s Global Military Footprint | Silent Strategy to Counter China’s Encirclement
Introduction: Power Isn’t Just About Weapons Anymore India’s rise as a major global power isn’t being written only in terms of tanks,...
Aug 63 min read


The Silent Front: How India’s Intelligence Network Secures Our Borders Before Conflict Begins
In today’s complex geopolitical environment, India’s national security is shaped not just on the battlefield, but long before that — in...
Jul 293 min read
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