Rising Far‑Right Influence Undermines Romania’s EU Reform Agenda
Anjali Singh Following the withdrawal of Social Democratic Party (PSD) ministers from Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's coalition government, which deprived…
The Indian Diaspora and Australia’s Indo-Pacific Turn
India-born citizens are now Australia's largest immigrant population, which represents a historic demographic change with important ramifications for…
India’s Economic Statecraft in the Maldives: Strategy, Stability and Influence
Under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, India approved the first ₹30 billion withdrawal for the Maldives, indicating ongoing…
Mauritius Sets July Ultimatum as Chagos Agreement Remains Stalled
Mauritius has set an end-of-July 2026 deadline for the United Kingdom to finalise a long-stalled agreement on the…
RELOS Operationalisation Strengthens India–Russia Military and Geopolitical Ties
The agreement, which was signed in 2025 and goes into effect in January 2026, permits both nations to…
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan’s Sri Lanka Tour Reinforces India’s Regional Diplomacy
New Delhi's strategic prioritising of its maritime neighbourhood under the "Neighbourhood First" policy and the Vision MAHASAGAR framework…
Australia-Japan Warship Deal Reshapes Indo-Pacific Security Alignment
The historic A$10 billion warship deal between Australia and Japan represents a major shift in Indo-Pacific security dynamics,…
China’s Trade Surplus Safeguards Against the Chaos in West Asia
China's GDP grew by 5% more than anticipated, demonstrating both resilience and susceptibility as the US-Israel conflict with…
Balendra Shah’s Rise: Shah’s RSP Keeps India-China Balance Intact
Shah's outreach to foreign envoys is indicative of an attempt to avoid alignment and diversify ties, supporting a…
Hungary’s Turning Point: From Illiberal Outlier to European Mainstream
A fundamental geopolitical change with far-reaching consequences for Europe and beyond, as well as a home one, is…