Srishti Chhaya is a Political Risk Analyst at Titan for the Atlas Institute of International Affairs. With a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Sussex, her research expertise centres on geopolitical dynamics, peace and security frameworks and international migration issues.
Brazil’s Dual Leadership
This article sheds light on how Brazil's dual leadership is reshaping global governance through BRICS and climate action. A Strategic Convergence of Economic and Environmental Power Brazil stands at a…
The New Middle East Order: Turkey’s Rise, Iran’s Pivot, and the End of the Old Axis
The tectonic plates of Middle Eastern geopolitics shifted dramatically in December 2024 when Bashar al Assad boarded a plane and left Syria after five decades of his family's brutal rule.…
When Discounted Oil Doesn’t Pay: The Hidden Costs of India’s Russia Bet
India’s $17 billion windfall from discounted Russian oil has been eclipsed by a $37 billion blow from U.S. tariffs, underscoring how fragile energy wins can be when they clash with…
The Pakistan Prize
This article sheds light on how Beijing is winning the battle against the US for Pakistan, South Asia's nuclear state. Pakistan has become the most contested strategic prize in the…
The $5.3 Trillion Question: How South China Sea Tensions Are Rewriting Global Trade Rules
The South China Sea has become a critical pressure point for global commerce. With 24% of global maritime trade passing through these contested waters in 2023, diplomatic tensions between China…
Global Displacement Trends and the Disproportionate Burden on Host Countries
At the close of 2023, the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide reached a staggering 117.3 million, the highest figure in recorded history. This includes 43.4 million refugees and 68.3…
Europe’s Strategic Autonomy: Charting the Path Forward in an Era of U.S. Retrenchment
The transatlantic security landscape is undergoing dramatic shifts. As American strategic attention pivots towards the Indo-Pacific and its commitment to European security becomes increasingly conditional, European leaders face a stark…