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The Need for UNSC Reforms

Amidst the growing global conflict, particularly between Ukraine-Russia and the Middle East crisis involving the Arab nations and Israel, calls for more equaitable representation of…

The Interwoven Histories and Cultures of Tibet and India

Tibet and India share a tapestry of cultural, religious, and linguistic connections that span centuries. This intricate relationship has been shaped by the spread of…

Book Review of “The People Next Door: The Curious History of India’s Relations with Pakistan”

Title: The People Next Door: The Curious History of India’s Relations with Pakistan Author: T.C.A. Raghavan Publication Place: Noida, India Publisher: HarperCollins India Date of…

Statement condemning PRC’s stand over Indian PM’s reply to Taiwanese President’s greetings

We strongly condemn People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) irrational behaviour in protesting a cordial exchange between the leaders of two democracies, namely India and Taiwan.…

India’s Diplomatic Outreach Digest Feb-May 2024

The Republic of India for the past few months has been under the hustle and bustle of the General Election that would decide who will…

Press Release of Webinar on “Need For Taiwan’s Inclusion as an Observer in the World…

On May 23rd, 2024, Red Lantern Analytica conducted a webinar titled ‘Need for Taiwan’s Inclusion as an Observer in the World Health Organisation.’ The speakers for…

Naval Diplomacy: Significance Of Naval Exercises And Operations

“Whoever rules the wave, rules the world” Alfred Thayer Mahan   INTRODUCTION An eminent historian and Naval Officer, Alfred Thayer Mahan presented his vision of…

India’s Transformative Trajectories in Political Economy

The economic and political landscape immensely contrasts between one nation and another, especially based on their political ideologies. For instance, the structure of the economic…

Understanding Left Extremist Militancy as a Threat to India’s National Security

Trends and Evolution of Naxalism in India Left-wing extremism is a multilayered internal security problem in the country.  Based on the data from the Ministry…

Statement condemning PRC’s belligerent Maritime actions against the Philippines

Red Lantern Analytica condemns vehemently the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) recent belligerent actions in the South China Sea (SCS) against the Philippines. On 30th…

India’s Strategic Need for Economic De-Risking from the PRC

Introduction The PRC is India’s second-largest trading partner, only falling behind the United States, with Indian imports from the PRC having set a new high…

Interview on “Practical Application of Kautilya’s Principles in India’s Military and Political System”

Answers by: Commodore R S Vasan (Retd), DG, Chennai Centre for China Studies   Could you elaborate on how India’s military and political personnel have…

Statement condemning the PRC’s unwarranted comments against India’s PM visit to Arunachal Pradesh

We strongly denounce the People’s Republic of China’s unjustified and gratuitous remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh. The PRC protest…

Troika Diplomacy and Fragile Hope: Can Indonesia, Laos, and Malaysia Break the Deadlock in Myanmar?

Laos is leading the ASEAN bloc for the third time in 2024, having previously chaired in 2004 and 2016. The theme for its chairmanship is…

Press Release of Book discussion Session on ‘China Betrays Again’

On January 28, 2024, Red Lantern Analytica hosted a Book discussion on ‘China Betrays Again’. Maj. Gen. Ashok Kumar VSM, Author of the Book, Kargil…

India’s Evolving Role in the Global South

For centuries, Indian philosophy emphasized ‘Partnerships’ and ‘Solidarity’ with the developing nations, and India’s presidency at G20 also reiterated ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.’ These ideologies were practiced…

Indo-Chinese relationship and the third Trans Himalayan Forum

Introduction The idea of a Trans Himalayan Forum first emerged in 2014 when then Chinese Ambassador to India, Wei Wei, proposed the concept to boost…

Statement on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Joining Hands with the Terrorist Taliban

People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) completes one decade this October 2023. But, of PRC right now, the spotlight is on…

Taliban-China increasing ties: Implications for India

Taliban has shown interest in joining the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum to be held on 17-18 October in Beijing. This forum is…