Sanjay Pulipaka

“If Iran continues to levy tolls on every ship that traverses the Strait of Hormuz, it raises the question of whether countries in the IOR, which are adjacent to narrow sea routes, should also reciprocate by levying a similar fee on all ships calling at Iranian ports. While the IOR countries have not formally articulated such a policy, Iran’s tactics have sparked considerable discussion about freedom of navigation.” The Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Ocean, and the Freedom of Navigation Sanjay Pulipaka PRF, May 6, 2026 prfworld.org/the-strait-of-… #USA #Iran #StraitofHormuz #Trump #toll #fee #IndianOcean #transit #BabelMandeb #StraitofMalacca #SundaStrait #LombokStrait #ports #Singapore #UNCLOS #Indonesia #internationallaw #energy #oil #Malaysia #India #AndamanandNicobar #resilence

Pakistan’s Manufactured Global Importance and the Deepening Military Grip Imran Khurshid PRF, May 5, 2026 prfworld.org/pakistans-manu…

@RIS_NewDelhi convened a session on 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 at the Hyderabad Policy Conclave drawing strong participation from policy makers, faculty and students. The session provided a comprehensive assessment of the evolving spectrum of global uncertainties and their implications for India and the Global South. Panel discussions covered multiple dimensions of contemporary challenges, including geopolitical developments in West Asia, shifting economic dynamics, and emerging strategic risks. In his special remarks, Shri Dammu Ravi, former Secretary (ER), Ministry of External Affairs (@MEAIndia), highlighted key global challenges and elaborated on India’s policy responses in navigating an increasingly complex international environment. The panel, comprising Shri Arvind Kumar, Mr. Sanjay Pulipaka (@psanjay_in), Prof. Nilanjan Banik, Dr. Archana Srivastava, and Dr. Srinivas Rao, offered diverse perspectives on managing global uncertainties. The session was chaired by Dr. Prabir De (@Prabir_India), Professor at RIS, who guided the discussion towards identifying actionable policy insights. The deliberations culminated in specific recommendations aimed at strengthening resilience, policy preparedness, and strategic engagement to effectively respond to evolving global uncertainties. @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @OffTiss @PRFWorld @MahindraUni @bitshyd @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @fitm14 @fisd19 #PolicyConclave #GlobalSouth #RIS #TISS #HyderabadPolicyConclave

"Therefore, the Strait of Hormuz crisis is not merely a regional problem. It is a stress test for international maritime law, one whose results will shape how states behave in every other strait during a crisis." Straits, Transit Passage, and Conflict: UNCLOS and Laws of Armed Conflict at Sea Captain Sarabjeet Singh Parmar (Retd) ( @Harpoonleader ) PRF, April 25, 2026 prfworld.org/straits-transi… #blockade #conflict #crisis #IOR #iran #Israel #Lombok #Malacca #maritimesecurity #merchantvessels #navy #ocean #Ombai #passage #persiangulf #Singapore #StraitofHormuz #Sunda #transit #UNCLOS #USA #Wetar

Want to know more about how the Iran War/the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting global supply chains, trade routes, and connectivity projects? Click on the link below. Thanks @jppjagannath1 @ISDP_Sweden

“The US blockade of vessels transiting in and out of Iranian ports seems to be far more complicated than many earlier blockades, given the strategic situation, Iran’s continued ability to strike USN units and merchant ships of countries it considers inimical to its interests, and the geography of the Strait of Hormuz…..It seems more likely that it could be part of a US strategy to turn the tables on Iran by turning its strength (control of the Strait of Hormuz) into a liability and making it difficult for Iran to continue to be seen as the victim of US aggression, especially when it causes severe supply-chain distress for many major countries.” The Hormuz Blockade Conundrum Captain (IN) TSV Ramana (Retd.) [ @cash19701 ] PRF, April 15, 2026 prfworld.org/the-hormuz-blo… #aircraft #blockade #Caribbean #GulfofOman #IndianOcean #Iran #navigation #navy #Pakistan #port #RedSea #rulesofengagement #StraitofHormuz #supplychain #USA #Venezuela #Yemen

"Amid waivers, at least two supertankers carrying #Iranian #crude reached #Indian ports, marking the first such deliveries in nearly seven years. Historically, India was a major buyer of Iranian crude, importing significant volumes of Iranian light and heavy grades due to strong refinery compatibility and favourable commercial terms." ndtv.com/world-news/us-…

Chapter 8: Power Shifts, Alliances, and India's Strategic Autonomy Sanjay Pulipaka In international politics, strategic autonomy is a direct consequence of a country's location in the hierarchy of power. India has transitioned from maintaining equal distance to an "Equi-Closeness" policy with all nations. Crucially, India absolutely cannot enter into formal alliances with major powers (such as the US) because none of the Quad or BRICS countries fully recognize India's territorial boundaries (e.g., in Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir). Furthermore, global politics is drifting into a "post-alliance phase" due to strained transatlantic ties, a lack of Western appetite for deploying "boots on the ground," and deeply polarized domestic societies. Consequently, to meet its diverse economic, technological, and defense needs, Delhi must pursue strategic autonomy with unprecedented vigor. PSIR Theoretical & Philosophical Lens: Balance of Threat (Stephen Walt) and Sovereignty. Pulipaka illustrates that alliances require mutually recognized territorial sovereignty as a baseline. Without this, India relies on internal balancing and flexible hedging rather than formal external balancing. GS 4 Ethical & Administrative Quagmire: The illusion of collective security. Defense administrators and diplomats must ethically and realistically prepare the nation's military and public for the stark reality that, despite warm strategic partnerships, no foreign power will physically shed blood to protect Indian territory.

"India's Strategic Autonomy: A Special Feature" (NatStrat @natstrat_org, January 2026), edited by Pankaj Saran @PankajSaran11 and Raj Kumar Sharma @dr_raj_kumar, serves as the bedrock for contemporary Indian statecraft. It brings together a pantheon of India's most strategic minds: *MJ Akbar @mjakbar, Suhasini Haidar @suhasinih, Shyam Saran, Kanwal Sibal @KanwalSibal, Krishnan Srinivasan, Syed Akbaruddin @AkbaruddinIndia, MK Narayanan, Sanjay Pulipaka @psanjay_in, Zorawar Daulet Singh @Z_DauletSingh, Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor, TS Tirumurti @TSTirumurti, DB Venkatesh Varma, Jawed Ashraf @JawedAshraf5, Surya Kanegaonkar @suryakane, Amitabh Kant @amitabhk87, Ashok Malik @MalikAshok, VK Saraswat @MemberSaraswat, Swati Arun, and Raj Kumar Sharma. Here is the chapter-by-chapter deconstruction, with PSIR theoretical frameworks, philosophical lenses, and GS 4 ethical-administrative quagmires embedded within.

The Iran War: Response of the Middle Powers (India, Japan and South Korea) Rajaram Panda PRF, April 15, 2026 prfworld.org/the-iran-war-r… “The war’s impact has not spared the two important US allies in East Asia, namely Japan and South Korea. President Trump has also rattled the global economy by imposing high tariffs on all US trading partners, including India. Imposing high tariffs as a weapon goes against global trading norms, for which Trump has little respect. As the US moves assets to the Middle East for a protracted conflict, both its allies in East Asia – Japan and South Korea – find themselves on the edge. These two allies are sandwiched between China, North Korea and Russia, and with trust in their main benefactor diminishing, their concerns are understandable.” #USA #eastasia #japan #southkorea #Trump #economy #trade #tariffs #middleast #china #northkorea #russia #india #ceasefire #Israel #iran #pakistan #negotiations #peace #war #europe #diplomacy #StraitofHormuz #energy #oil #alliance #missiledefence

ఇరాన్ యుద్ధం : శాంతి చర్చలు విఫలం youtube.com/shorts/QM9-R3x…

“In the global media and in India, there was considerable discussion of Pakistan’s emergence as a platform for negotiations between the US and Iran…..the tensions in the transatlantic relationship, the Gulf countries’ involvement in the ongoing conflict, and Pakistan’s long history of protecting and promoting American interests in the region made Islamabad a suitable candidate for negotiation.” The Iran War: The Politics of Pakistan’s Mediation Sanjay Pulipaka PRF, April 14, 2026 prfworld.org/the-iran-war-t… #iran #war #usa #israel #saudiarabia #uae #kuwait #bahrain #qatar #oman #jordan #straitofhormuz #energy #oil #shipping #trade #economic #peace #india #europe #southeastasia #connectivity #security #india #Paksitan #IranWar‌

Iran-US War: A Harbinger of an Era of Conflict by Vivek Mishra @viveksans PRF, April 10, 2026 prfworld.org/iran-us-war-a-… “Furthermore, the talks in #Islamabad can best yield a temporary modus vivendi to open the Strait of #Hormuz. On the downside, the more intractable ends that have kept the #US and #Israel embroiled in the region, such as the question of uranium enrichment by #Iran, possible extraction or removal of enriched #nuclear material from Iran, removal of #sanctions on Iran, and other issues outlined in the Iranian 10-point agenda, are issues that cannot be resolved in a few meetings.”

Along with @DeepPal_ , I was on @CNBCTV18Live to discuss the peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Thanks @ArchanaaSolanki Iran’s ‘Minab 168’ Move: Did Tehran Win The Optics War? | JD Vance In Pakistan | CNBC TV18, April 11, 2026 youtube.com/watch?v=bEZv0E…

I appeared on CNBC TV 18 to discuss the prospects of a ceasefire in the Iran war. Iranians Are Not Convinced To Open Strait Of Hormuz Only On Temporary Ceasefire: Politeia Research CNBC-TV18 April 06, 2026 youtube.com/watch?v=6ytpNt…

Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of its nuclear programme. The indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality. This advanced reactor, capable of producing more fuel than it consumes, reflects the depth of our scientific capability and the strength of our engineering enterprise. It is a decisive step towards harnessing our vast thorium reserves in the third stage of the programme. A proud moment for India. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers.

భారత్ ఆర్థిక వ్యవస్థ కుదేలవుతోంది: | War Consequences | 10TV, April 03, 2026, youtube.com/watch?v=7XKpX-…

ఇరాన్ పై ట్రంప్ మిలిటరీ ఆపరేషన్ | Trump Military Operations On Iran | ABN Breakfast News, ABN, April 01, 2026, youtube.com/watch?v=uixAe1…

ఈ యుద్ధం తో ఇరాన్ కు లాభం ఇదే ..! | Analyst Sanjay Pulipaka On Iran-Israel War | ABN, April 01, 2026, youtube.com/watch?v=u1irPC…

Analyst Sanjay Pulipaka : ట్రంప్ బుజ్జగింపులు..లొంగని ఇరాన్..భారత్ పై ఎఫెక్ట్..!? | Effect On India, | ABN, April 01, 2026, youtube.com/watch?v=j9Jujh…