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Subhankar Paul

Subhankar Paul

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The author is a journalist with 15 years of experience spanning print and digital media, with particular interest in geopolitics, global affairs, defence technology and emerging scientific breakthroughs shaping the future.

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What is panda diplomacy? How China uses giant pandas to build global ties

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 25, 2026

China has used pandas as diplomatic symbols for centuries, but the practice became especially prominent after the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. 

Anthropic sees the discovery as an early example of a broader shift in scientific research. 

Claude finds novel enzyme in DNA: Could AI be entering the gene-editing discovery race? 

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 24, 2026

The discovery is significant not simply because an AI found an unusual DNA pattern, but because the process extended from data mining and hypothesis generation into experimental validation. 

The summit follows escalating warnings from global diplomats over autonomous weaponry.

'Poorly managed AI poses existential risk': Tech leaders warn UN, urge global regulation

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 24, 2026

The testimony highlighted a growing consensus among technology leaders that individual corporations and nations cannot self-regulate an escalating technological arms race.

The law also contains provisions allowing the US president to waive or suspend certain measures under specified circumstances.

100% tariffs immediately? What Trump’s new Russia sanctions law means for India

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 19, 2026

The new legislation is significant because Congress has now created a specific statutory framework for imposing additional tariffs on major purchasers of Russian energy. That potentially gives Washing...

A deliberate armed attack on a NATO member could trigger consultations under Article 5, although the treaty does not prescribe an automatic military response in every circumstance. 

Is Europe preparing for war? Macron Russia warning, drone fears & UK emergency advice

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 19, 2026

European officials are increasingly worried that Russia could test NATO's resolve through drone or missile attacks on alliance territory as Moscow expands its campaign of hybrid operations across Euro...

The deal also strengthens the broader US-NATO security architecture in the Arctic and North Atlantic.

Trump’s announces Greenland deal with Denmark: What it means for US military presence

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 19, 2026

He described it as an “Infinite Life” Agreement, saying it has no end. Trump also said there would be “NO COST to the United States”, although details of the financial arrangements were not immediatel...

Drone warfare also presents an economic challenge. A relatively cheap attacking drone can force the defender to use considerably more expensive interceptors or missiles.

Powerus-Pakistan drone deal raises new threat: Why India’s counter-drone shield matters

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 18, 2026

The development comes shortly after Pakistan military spokesman Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said, “We respect Indian military capabilities”. Pakistan attempted drone intrusions at 36 loca...

Altman stressed that his call for “pacing” should not be interpreted as a demand to halt AI development.  

‘No amount of US pressure should justify recklessness’: Sam Altman backs 'slow' frontier AI pace

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 14, 2026

His position puts him at odds with US President Donald Trump, who has rejected calls by AI industry executives for a broad slowdown, arguing that America must preserve its lead over China in AI.  

The sequence has brought a long-running concern into sharper focus: AI systems may be advancing faster than researchers can understand, test and control them. 

AI safety warning: Sam Altman, Elon Musk back Anthropic CEO’s call to slow down frontier AI. Why?

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 13, 2026

Pacing AI development presents a geopolitical dilemma. The United States and China are competing for leadership in advanced AI, and companies may fear that slowing down could allow rivals to gain an a...

The development is significant because the agreement does not amount to an immediate reopening of the strait.

Iran, Oman agree on new Hormuz routes: What it means for oil, ships and global trade

by Subhankar Paul |Sep 13, 2026

Oman and Iran had earlier agreed to establish a joint temporary navigational corridor and work together on mine clearance. Technical discussions were also planned on a permanent corridor, information-...