Manohar Bhat is a Research Analyst and Associate Consultant at Rajneethi, working at the intersection of geopolitics, technology, strategy, and public policy. In modern warfare, drones have become indispensable tools for surveillance, strikes, and disruption, making it essential for India to build a robust, Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS). CUAS integrates radar, radio-frequency sensors, …
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Crypto Infrastructure as Strategic Capacity: Security Implications for India
Shiv Ram Pande has more than ten years of experience in capital markets and is currently the Founding Member of BitSave. Harsh Himatsingani has served in roles in IDFC Bank and NDB Bank, and is associated with BitSave as a Brand & Growth Associate. The global adoption of crypto-asset infrastructure has increasingly moved beyond private …
Japan-US Relations: Is a ‘Golden Age’ on the Horizon?
Dr. Arnab Dasgupta is a Research Analyst at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. He holds a PhD in Japanese studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. He was a Visiting Researcher at GRIPS (Tokyo) under the Japan Foundation Doctoral Fellowship for Japanese Studies (2017). “[Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba] … …
Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025: Navigating Geopolitics and Strengthening Regional Integration
Dr. Vignesh Ram Guruswamy is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Institute of Eminence) in Manipal, India. He holds a PhD in Geopolitics and International Relations from MAHE, Manipal. His research interests include Southeast Asian regional security, India’s Act East Policy and understanding strategic issues …



