The Indo-Pacific waters are witnessing a historic collaboration as India and the UK conduct Exercise Konkan-25, their first-ever joint naval drill involving carrier strike groups. Held off the coast of Goa, the exercise symbolizes a new phase in maritime partnership, focusing on strategic cooperation, technological synergy, and shared commitment to a free and secure Indo-Pacific.

As an Indian observing global developments, I often follow news from the U.S. closely – especially when it concerns policies that touch domestic security and immigrant communities. Recently, debates around deploying the National Guard or other military forces for internal policing have caught my attention. On the surface, these policies are framed as a response…

The U.S. is currently seeing debates around using the National Guard or federal forces for “internal security” – a reaction to rising crime in some areas, political polarization, and social unrest. For many Americans, it’s about safety; for others, it raises concerns about civil liberties and overreach. Optimistic Viewpoint for Indians and NRIs Reality Checks…