Anchoring the Drift: The Geopolitical Weight of the EU-India FTA in an Age of Uncertainty
Shashank Pandey The FTA has exposed an ugly truth - that depending on a single, weakening superpower is strategically untenable,…
Optics Over Outcomes: The Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting and the Illusion of Breakthrough
A headline-grabbing meeting with a historic adversary provides instant rewards for an incumbent U.S. president keen to boost…
It’s Indo-Pacific, Not Asia-Pacific: Reframing Global Strategy Amid China’s Aggression
As global power shifts, discarding the outdated "Asia-Pacific" for "Indo-Pacific" is crucial, as it provides a more accurate…
Rekindling South–South Solidarity: Modi’s Landmark Visit to Ghana
On the economic front, India and Ghana decided to double bilateral trade from the current around USD 3.3…
Beyond the Words and Photo-Op: The Quad’s Struggle for Cohesion and Concrete Action
If the Quad is to emerge from its Washington rendezvous with credibility intact, its members must turn shared…
Bridging the Adriatic: PM Modi’s Strategic Outreach in Croatia
India will have to ensure that its ties with Croatia, as with other NATO-aligned states, match its interests…
Modi in Cyprus: Charting a New Mediterranean Chapter for India
Modi’s pledge of technical assistance for Cypriot gas-to-liquids research underlines Delhi’s intent to translate diplomatic goodwill into tangible…
President João Lourenço’s State Visit to India: A Strategic Milestone in Angola-India Relations
A key takeaway from the visit was India’s announcement of a US$200 million Line of Credit to modernise…
Dubai’s Crown Prince Visit to India: Turning Point or a Strategic Pivot?
India's shift towards the Gulf, and more specifically, Dubai, has been motivated by realistic interests: diversified energy supply,…
Bridging Continents: President Boric’s Transformative Visit as a Catalyst for a New Era in India-Chile Relations
As India looks to fulfil energy transition goals with energy exuberance, Chile’s nimbleness with green hydrogen and renewables comes…