Author: Charushi Chakole

Kishida in India: Evaluating areas of Focus and Cooperation for India and Japan
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Kishida in India: Evaluating areas of Focus and Cooperation for India and Japan

The relationship between India and Japan currently is perhaps the best it has ever been, largely because both countries have Prime Ministers who view the region and the world in very similar terms. The trade ties have remained underdeveloped when compared to India’s trade ties with China. A challenge for the government is to correct […]

Understanding AUKUS: The Submarine Deal, Restraining China and Geopolitical Implications
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Understanding AUKUS: The Submarine Deal, Restraining China and Geopolitical Implications

Despite its indifference towards AUKUS, India will welcome the arrangement to support a free and open Indo-Pacific in light of the increasingly assertive attitude of China in the region. India’s concerns regarding “encirclement” by China may also be partially mitigated by AUKUS. The unparalleled rise of China has been one of the most notable geopolitical […]

Indo-Israel Relations – From Obligation to Collaboration to All-weather bond
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Indo-Israel Relations – From Obligation to Collaboration to All-weather bond

The full potential of the India-Israel relationship is yet to be realized, and there are many more areas other than defence in which India and Israel can work together in the coming years. As coterminous democracies, India and Israel gained independence in 1947 and 1948 respectively, the trajectory of their bilateral ties has not been […]

What Iran-Saudi Arabia Deal means for the Middle East and the world
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What Iran-Saudi Arabia Deal means for the Middle East and the world

The recently established deal between Iran and Saudi Arabis could reduce tensions in the region but also asserts China’s growing influence in the Middle East. Regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran announced on Friday they are restoring full diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, a move that could reduce tensions in the region […]

India & Australia – Enhancing Relations at the time of Geopolitical upheavals
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India & Australia – Enhancing Relations at the time of Geopolitical upheavals

India and Australia have commercial ties dating back to the 18th century when India played a central role in nourishing the young colony. Trade with Australia came to be an important element in the operations of the East India Company in Bengal. For the next half-century, Australia’s most immediate and direct links were with India […]

Unfolding Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
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Unfolding Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

India and Canada’s all-around cooperation in various sectors can mask the niggling issues between the two. As India’s energy needs increase day by day, Canada can serve as a reliable energy source. Recently Candian FM’s visited India for a continued reset in India-Canada ties after a freeze between 2020-2022. Freeze was over a number of issues […]

India and ASEAN – Cooperation and Partnership in all fields
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India and ASEAN – Cooperation and Partnership in all fields

India needs a close diplomatic relationship with ASEAN nations both for economic and security reasons. China’s rise has become a good opportunity for like-minded countries together while perceiving the former as a threat to their territorial sovereignty and national security. India has adopted many strategies through its increased assertiveness and focus on the Act East […]

Internationalization of the Indian rupee – Opportunities and Challenges
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Internationalization of the Indian rupee – Opportunities and Challenges

As the use of the rupee becomes more significant internationally, the bargaining power of Indian businesses will improve, adding weight to the Indian economy and enhancing India’s global stature and respect. The use of the rupee in cross-border transactions mitigates currency risk for Indian businesses. Reducing dependence on foreign currency makes India less vulnerable to […]