The Ancient Secret to Ending Modern Wars
Chanakya’s Arthashastra and the Modern World Strategic Insights Opinion • April 29, 2026 The Ancient Secret to Ending Modern Wars: Why the World Must Listen…
Strait of Hormuz
India Gulf Relations Are Changing Fast: Oil, IMEC And Maritime Power Reshape Strategy
India Gulf relations are moving beyond oil. Energy disruptions, the Delhi Declaration, IMEC, the UAE partnership and India’s 9 million-strong Gulf diaspora show how the…
Trump Wants Iran Deal, Tehran Wants Dignity: Hidden Battle Behind Islamabad Talks
America says talks with Iran are coming. Tehran says no direct meeting is planned. Behind the Islamabad channel lies a deeper battle over dignity, leverage…
India’s Defence Boom Faces Its Biggest Test: Why BEL, HAL And Other Defence Stocks Can’t Run On Hype Alone
India’s defence boom is real, backed by global rearmament, domestic procurement and rising exports. But the easy-money phase may be over as BEL, HAL, BDL…
Pentagon Email Exposes NATO Iran War Rift Over Spain And Hormuz
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlined possible punitive measures against NATO allies that Washington believes failed to support U.S. military operations against Iran, including options…
India-Bound Ship Seized in Hormuz as Neutral Trade Gets Dragged Into the U.S.-Iran Conflict
The Hormuz crisis entered a sharper phase on April 22 when Iran seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including the Liberia-flagged Epaminondas,…
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…
Global Chokepoint: US Navy Locks Down Iran Ports, Triggering Fears of a Global Economic Crash
Geopolitics & Global Markets | Editorial Analysis The world woke up to a nightmare scenario this week. At exactly 10:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, the…
Why China’s Hormuz Message Matters More Than It Seems: A Deeper Look at the Crisis
In this article Why China matters in the Hormuz crisis What Beijing is saying, and what it really means China’s sea strategy: power close to…
Trump’s Messiah Pose, Hormuz Threat: How One U.S. Move Could Pull China In and Hit India
TES Analysis Trump posted an image that looked like a messiah. But the real story is darker: a U.S. blockade around Iranian ports could pull…
Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade, Putting Global Oil Supply in the Crosshairs
Global Security | Energy Markets | Strategic Analysis Hormuz Under Pressure: Trump Escalates, Bolton Breaks Ranks, IMF Warns of Lasting Damage The big picture: After…
THE PAVILION STRATEGY: Why New Delhi is Just ‘Watching the Points Table’ While Islamabad Sweats on the Pitch
NEW DELHI: It is the ultimate test match of global diplomacy. In Islamabad, Pakistan is swinging wildly, trying to hit a geopolitical six while American…
7 Reasons Pakistan’s Risky U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Could Trigger a Global Oil Shock
Geopolitics & Global Markets Islamabad is paralyzed by unprecedented security as the U.S. delegation and Iranian officials arrive. But the real battlefield isn’t in Pakistan—it’s…
Why India Is Allowing Some Ships to Bring Iran Cargo Despite the War
As the Iran war continues to disrupt shipping in the Gulf, India has started giving special waivers to some ships carrying Iran-linked cargo. At first…
Russia-China Veto UN Draft; Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran
BREAKING: Russia & China Veto UN Resolution – The Eastern Strategist SUPER EXCLUSIVE Iran War Hub Breaking DAY 39: US-Israel vs. Iran Conflict Russia &…
Russia & China Veto UN Resolution on Strait of Hormuz; Trump Threatens to “End Iranian Civilization Tonight”
BREAKING: Russia & China Veto UN Resolution – The Eastern Strategist SUPER EXCLUSIVE Iran War Hub Breaking DAY 39: US-Israel vs. Iran Conflict Russia &…
“A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight”: Trump’s Iran Deadline, Tehran’s Reply, and Why India Is Watching Hormuz Hour by Hour
Middle East Crisis Donald Trump’s latest warning to Iran has turned the U.S.-Iran crisis into a deadline story with real consequences for oil, shipping and…
Israel Opens New Front in Iran War With Strike on South Pars Energy Nerve Centre
The Eastern Strategist | Middle East Israel Opens New Front in Iran War With Strike on South Pars Energy Nerve Centre The attack marks a…
India-Flagged Ships Are Crossing Hormuz — But Not the Way You Think
India-Flagged Ships Are Crossing Hormuz — But Not the Way You Think Behind the headlines, India’s energy lifeline is being managed through a controlled wartime…
The US Ground Invasion of Iran: Why Washington is Walking into a Strategic Trap
The Eastern Strategist World Defense & Security Markets Special Report Geopolitics The US Ground Invasion of Iran: Why Washington is Walking into a Strategic Trap…
West Asia War: Trump’s “No Ceasefire” Stance Complicates Diplomacy as India Faces Energy Shock
Amid US‑Iran indirect talks and a 15‑point peace plan, Trump publicly rejects a timeline while Tehran formalises a “toll” system in the Strait of Hormuz….
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….
From oil prices to Dalal Street, the fallout has already begun — and the next phase could be worse
The world is running out of time at Hormuz. From oil prices to Dalal Street, the fallout has already begun — and the next phase…
Oil Prices Jump Toward $100 After Gulf Tanker Attacks
BRENT CRUDE OIL PRICE | U.S. ECONOMY Reporting note: This analysis is based on publicly reported developments from Reuters and The Associated Press, including energy-market…
Why Rising Oil Prices Could Soon Be Felt at American Gas Pumps
Oil markets moved sharply this week as tensions in the Middle East raised new concerns about the stability of global energy supply. Brent crude, the…
Oil Falls, Nifty Surges as Iran War Risks Shift to Strait of Hormuz
GEOPOLITICS | ENERGY | MARKETS Latest Update Markets React: Oil Drop and Nifty Surge The Missile Battlefield Oil Infrastructure and the Jask … FULL ANALYSIS…
What Happens If the Strait of Hormuz Closes?
Strategic Analysis | Abhishek Kumar Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters The Global Oil Supply Route The Military Balance in the Persian … FULL ANALYSIS…
The Strait of Hormuz: The Chokepoint That Moves the Global Economy
ENERGY & GEOPOLITICS • Strategic Explainer When risk rises in the Gulf, this narrow corridor becomes a global pricing engine—pushing oil higher, reshaping shipping, and…