India Has Moved Beyond Calling for Peace. Is New Delhi Becoming a Mediator?
Archita Gaur External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently stated that India has gone “beyond advocacy” and is now in talks…
India’s Next Manufacturing Challenge: Taking MSMEs Global
India is trying to establish itself as a global manufacturing hub, but this is no longer simply about…
The Geography of Data Is Becoming the Geography of Power
A country's ability to attract technology investment may no longer depend solely on its talent pool, internet penetration…
Can India Trade Without the Dollar? The Rupee-Rouble Experiment Faces Its Biggest Test
The real test of de-dollarisation, therefore, is not whether countries can stop using the dollar, but whether they…
Chabahar at a Crossroads: Navigating India’s Eurasian Connectivity
By developing alternative connectivity routes, India is seeking to reduce its dependence on corridors constrained by political adversaries…
Weapons as Statecraft: India’s Defence Export Diplomacy in the Global South
Defence exports can complement India's broader engagement with developing countries through capacity building, training, development partnerships, and technology…
Why Summit Venues Matter: Reading NATO’s Strategy Through Ankara
The venue itself reflects shifting strategic priorities, at a time when security concerns are escalating across the Black…
From Recipients to Providers: Is the Global South Emerging as a Provider of Global Public Goods?
The emerging world is no longer just consuming public goods; it is increasingly producing and sharing them.
Capacity Building as Statecraft: Understanding the Strategic Significance of ITEC
Established in 1964 as part of India's broader technical cooperation framework, ITEC was conceptualised as a tool of…
Beyond Western Europe: What Modi’s Slovakia Visit Reveals About India’s European Strategy
India's elevation of its relations with Slovakia to a Comprehensive Partnership level and bilateral discussions on defence cooperation,…