Bays, Not Peninsulas: The Geography Reshaping India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Importance of Bays and Peninsular in the Indo-Pacific Strategy| The Eastern Strategist As it is understood that the Indo-Pacific chessboard is larger and more complex…
maritime security
Waterline Lethality: The Strategic Logic Behind India’s NASM-SR Salvo Tests
On April 29, 2026, the Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) executed the maiden “salvo launch” of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short…
Floating Metal Boxes: The Psychological Toll of the Strait of Hormuz Blockade
As the geopolitical chessboard shifts in the Persian Gulf, we often hear about oil prices and tactical maneuvers. But behind the maps and the market…
Ceasefire on Edge: Ship Seizure, Hormuz Pressure and Hardening Terms Push Iran-US Talks Toward the Brink
The Iran-U.S. ceasefire is not over, but it is no longer stable. A cargo-ship seizure, continued blockade and renewed pressure in the Strait of Hormuz…
Hormuz on Edge: Indian Ships Hit, Chinese Vessels Turn Back as Peace Talks Stall
Strategic Analysis The Strait of Hormuz is open just enough to avoid a formal closure and dangerous enough to keep global shipping on edge. After…
Hormuz Aftershock: Why India May Rethink Its Role in Gulf Security
Two Indian-flagged vessels, Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, came under fire on April 18 while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, prompting India to…
Indian Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Explained: Where They Are, How They’re Moving, and What Comes Next
TES Explainer Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz are caught in a narrow and dangerous passage system shaped by war, diplomacy, and naval caution….