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Russia–Ukraine war has entered its 5th year. The grinding conflict has reshaped battlefields, borders, and the global balance of power. From the initial invasion to major military offensives, diplomatic flashpoints, and shifting alliances, this video breaks down the key turning points that defined the war’s trajectory. Crucially, key events from each year—2022 to 2026—are broken down, giving you a real-time feel of how complex and evolving this war has been. Watch ThePrintConsulting Editor (International & Strategic Affairs) Dr. Swasti Rao unpack the evolving dynamics between Russia and Ukraine, the shifting global order—and what to expect next.

A discussion on making affirmative action depend on measurable social and educational backwardness rather than religion. A look at Maharashtra’s quota controversy and how political headlines obscured technical legal issues. Exploration of caste-like exclusion within Muslim communities and criteria for legally sustainable reservation. A call to separate economic hardship policies from remedies for historical social exclusion.

A deep look at a major Bangladesh Army reshuffle and the top leadership changes that followed recent political transition. Coverage of key promotions, transfers and a notable recall from New Delhi. Discussion of historical patterns where military moves follow shifts in power. An alternative take frames some changes as routine administrative decisions.

Snehesh Alex Philip, Editor (Defence & Diplomacy) at ThePrint, explains procurement procedures and operational timelines. Bidisha Bhattacharya, Consulting Editor (Economics) at ThePrint, breaks down budget estimates, revised figures and fiscal drivers. They discuss how Kargil, Galwan and Op Sindoor shaped capital budgets, phases of spending, procurement reforms, emergency buys and causes of underspend.

A tense political clash is unpacked, with allegations that a previous interim administration sidelined the presidency and blocked communications. Claims of attempted removals and a plot to create a constitutional vacuum are explored. Accounts of a siege, security fears, and the role of opposition and armed forces in preserving continuity are highlighted.

Discussion centers on India exploring co-development of a sixth-generation Future Combat Air System with France. They cover the FCAS concept as a system-of-systems including manned fighters, remote carriers, combat cloud, AI and advanced propulsion. The conversation compares global sixth-gen efforts and examines strategic, industrial and timing considerations for India joining the program.

A midnight scuffle at JNU turns the campus tense with stone pelting and injuries. Videos show chaos but no formal complaint has been filed. Student groups trade accusations over who provoked the clash and whether lockdowns were forced. The unrest traces back to controversy over alleged casteist remarks made by the vice chancellor in a podcast.

Seshadri Chari, former editor and long-time South Asia security commentator, analyzes the reset in New Delhi–Dhaka ties after Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in. He discusses the Hasina–Zia rivalry, Rohingya refugee challenges, Turkey’s growing defence role in Bangladesh, risks of new geopolitical alignments, and the need for India–Bangladesh cooperation on economic and security stabilization.

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset. Today we live in a globalised world of inter-dependencies and the idea of sovereignty needs greater flexibility. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's NationalInterest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-sovereignty-cold-war/2859858/