Proximity vs. Projection: Rethinking India’s Neighbourhood First Policy
Diksha Bharti What truly defines India’s “national interest” amidst the delicate tapestry of its neighbourhood? In an era where strategic…
Strategy Over Spectacle: Modi’s “Mitra Vibhooshana” and the New Contours of India–Sri Lanka Relations
Dr Nanda Kishor India's management of its relationship with Sri Lanka, particularly in its economic crisis and subsequent political change, is…
The Extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana: A Landmark in Counter-Terrorism and India–US Strategic Relations
The timing of Rana’s extradition coincides with a shifting global security order in the Indo-Pacific, where the United…
Germany’s Defence Spending Splurge: Strengthening NATO While Jobs and Growth Lag
Sughosh Joshi Germany's labour market also grapples with structural issues, including a shortage of skilled workers and a sluggish manufacturing…
India’s Diplomatic Move: Bangladesh Loses Key Transshipment Facility
Parag Gilada The termination of the facility forces exporters from Bangladesh to use more costly and longer duration shipping methods…
Dubai’s Crown Prince Visit to India: Turning Point or a Strategic Pivot?
Shashank Pandey India's shift towards the Gulf, and more specifically, Dubai, has been motivated by realistic interests: diversified energy supply,…
The CPEC Conundrum: How China’s Energy Ambitions Entrapped Pakistan
Lakshmi Karlekar The exploitation and extraction of natural resource endowments for its benefit has trapped Pakistan into a spiral circle…
India’s Defence Leap: ₹1.3 Lakh Crore Push for Indigenous Modernisation
Piyush Anand March 2025 defence spending of more than 1.3 lakh crore is a major initiative to modernise the military…
PM Modi’s Landmark Visit to Sri Lanka: Resetting Ties, Reinforcing Trust
Aayush Pal India’s strong commitment to Sri Lanka is important not only for strengthening bilateral ties but also for countering…
BIMSTEC Adopts ‘Bangkok Vision 2030’ as India Unveils Ambitious Plan for Collective Growth
At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on April 4, 2025, Prime Minister Modi announced that India would…