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Fiascos in Space
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) marked its first launch of 2026 on January 12 from the first launchpad at the Sriharkota airport with its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle – PSLV C62 mission. The rocket was to launch an advanced earth observatuon satellite EOS-N1, ‘Avnesha’ (another eye in the sky), to boost India’s surveillance powers…
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US – Greenland Strategy Under Trump
The United States’ strategic interest in Greenland can be comprehended on basis it being a “keystone” of Arctic defence. Its strategic importance extends far beyond its size or population. It is essential with regard to it strategic positioning in terms of modern warfare, missile defence, and great-power competition which revolves around detection, proximity, and timing,…
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Turkey Explores Joining Saudi–Pakistan Defence Pact
Turkey is reportedly seeking membership in the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in September 2025. It is expected that this move that could transform security alignments across the Middle East, South Asia, and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Although no government has formally confirmed the negotiations, multiple reports suggest Ankara…
Russia and Central Asia
