Category: Nagraj Neelakantam

The Controversial Rise of Giorgia Meloni Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first female Prime Minister, has faced persistent controversies throughout her political career. Critics have scrutinized her past affiliations with right-wing movements, her strong nationalist rhetoric, and polarising policy stances, especially concerning immigration and social conservatism. Despite these challenges, Meloni has maintained a firm public persona, navigating…

Once celebrated for its azure waters and ancient civilizations, the Mediterranean Sea today has become a cauldron of geopolitical tension. The scent of salt and sea breeze now mingles with the smoke of gunmetal, as rival powers navigate the delicate balance between dominance and diplomacy. Amidst this turbulent backdrop, India’s assertive naval maneuvers have introduced…

In the theatre of Indian politics, where populism often masquerades as leadership, Yogi Adityanath stands apart for his conviction and control. His latest manoeuvre—described as “removing four thorns with a single shot”—has sparked quiet ripples across the political landscape. Yet what’s most remarkable is not the act itself, but the silence that followed. No protests….

In the heart of the Bay of Bengal, an understated yet momentous shift is quietly redrawing South Asia’s strategic map. The Coco Islands—long a vantage point for Chinese surveillance of India’s naval activities—have now witnessed a remarkable geopolitical reversal. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy vision, Myanmar has begun dismantling Chinese military installations on…

In an era where critical minerals define the future of modern technology and renewable energy, India’s $12 billion rare earth deal with Africa marks a decisive turning point in global resource politics. What might appear as a mere trade agreement is, in truth, a declaration of autonomy—an effort by two historically marginalized regions to rewrite…

From Disorder to Dharma: How India’s Wisdom Outshines a Neighbor’s Darkness Every era witnesses a turning point when destiny divides two paths—one leading to evolution, the other to erosion. In South Asia, India and Pakistan today stand as stark embodiments of that divide. While India rises through stability, spiritual strength, and global stewardship, Pakistan sinks…

Scattered across continents, from New Jersey to Nairobi and from Sydney to Singapore, lies India’s greatest invisible strength—its people. With a 52-million-strong diaspora, the largest in the world, India’s sons and daughters have quietly built empires of excellence abroad. They power the world’s tech giants, head global universities, lead Fortune 500 companies, and serve as…

A Window into Tensions and Turning Points in the Middle East and Beyond The world stands on the precipice of a rapidly escalating crisis, where the restless tides of global politics threaten to burst their banks. As the Middle East simmers with tension, Israel’s abrupt blocking of forty-seven ships emerges as a stark symbol of…

In the shifting landscape of global politics, calls for reform often grow loudest when institutions lose touch with the realities they were created to serve. For India, that moment has arrived with its long battle for representation at the United Nations. Once envisioned as a beacon of equality, the UN now looks increasingly like a…

In the theatre of geopolitics, nations are tested not only by visible adversaries but also by unseen forces seeking to derail their rise. India, on its path to becoming a global power under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, has faced such covert challenges. Yet in these moments of uncertainty, unlikely friendships and quiet interventions emerge, reshaping…