The United States continues to maintain an extensive military presence in West Asia, which represents one of the most enduring features of post-Cold War geopolitics. Many analysts describe the American military presence in West Asia as a stabilizing influence. However, its actual effects have proven more complex than traditional narratives suggest. Illustration by The Geostrata US leaders from both Republican and Democratic administrations have used military capabilities to p

It has been over 1,200 days, and yet, the war between Russia and Ukraine is still ongoing. The world watched the lines of battle shift, peace talks struggle, and hopes for a ceasefire fade, but the fundamental issues fueling the conflict remain unchanged. Both the guns and diplomacy persist in a costly deadlock despite the stakes and efforts of the global leaders, leaving the future of Europe uncertain. Illustration by The Geostrata One such effort unfolded on 15th August, at

In modern conflict , wars are not just fought on the battlefronts but also in the realm of public opinion . Fogging of media is the deliberate or inadvertent manipulation of military action brought about by ambiguous, partisan, or propagandistic media reporting. Illustration by The Geostrata In the era of instant information, this fog—produced by state and non-state actors, media organisations, and social media—sets the context of perception, understanding, and judgment of wa

“ Space is the ultimate high-ground. We must secure it now or risk being left blind.” This statement was made by Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit , Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, at the Surveillance and Electro Optics India seminar in June 2025 at New Delhi. Illustration by The Geostrata His words are reflective of a growing trend in the world–space as no longer a combat supporting domain but a warfighting one. Space has always been viewed as the final frontier in warfare. The

In international relations, a "sphere of influence" (SOI) refers to a spatial region or concept division where a state or organisation has a level of cultural, economic, military, or political exclusivity or predominant control. It remains one of the most pervasive phenomena in the practice and history of international relations, yet only rarely have they been taken up analytically. This concept had gained its base mostly in the post-World War II era, which is also known as t

China’s progressive usage of the Active Defence Doctrine and its strategic reinterpretation under the leadership of Xi Jinping in 2015...

“Only the dead have seen the end of war,” famously remarked General Douglas MacArthur, attributing this quotation to ancient Greek philosopher Plato in his farewell address to the graduating class of West Point in 1962, highlighting the intertwined nature of the growth of human civilisation and the inalienable role of conflict between humans. The foundation of the realist school of international relations is augmented by this belief. Cover by The Geostrata Realists believe th

In a kite fight, regardless of asymmetrical build, if the stronger kite gets bruised with multiple tears or if the spool runs out, it has...

“Pakistan today has defied its own name, as there is nothing Islamic about it, no Republic in it and people do not live to see another...

Operation Sindoor marks a pivotal moment in South Asia’s national security apparatus, following a brutal terrorist attack in April 2025, in Pahalgam, claiming the lives of twenty six civilians. In response, India launched an appropriate and precise retaliatory strike on May 7, targeting nine key terror camps across Pakistan and PoK. The operation underscored a significant shift in India’s counter-terrorism strategy. Cover by The Geostrata This report offers a comprehensive a

Alongside the ongoing proliferation of drones, drones have moved from exclusively military use towards essential technologies in a wide...

According to 2025 data from the Arms Control Association, the world’s nuclear-armed states collectively possess over 12,400 nuclear...

India, one of the world’s largest importers of defence equipment, depends on the US, Russia, France, and Israel for critical military...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a present-day reality in nearly all human activities, following its former life in laboratories and...

Pahalgam, a tourist hub in the Anantnag district of South Kashmir, is the most significant among the two routes of the Amarnath Yatra. It...

In February 2021, the Myanmar military, known as Tatmadaw, seized control from the civilian government after the defeat of its affiliated...

Ukraine, a nation in Eastern Europe, has been entangled with many shortages, which aggressively affect its economy, education,...

After repeated threats to their homeland in the 1950s, the Israeli Defence Forces decided to erect a makeshift unit dedicated to...

The fascination with space exploration has encouraged humanity to explore new realms, leading to conflicts and prodding nations to...

The launch of a Chinese-funded airport in Gwadar in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has been delayed due to the coordinated attack by...