From Periphery to Pivot: The Strategic Reinvention of India’s Northeast
Anusreeta Dutta The Northeast's change from a remote border area to a diplomatic centre shows how India's foreign policy priorities…
Hindu Representation, Jamaat Gains and India’s Watchful Eye After Bangladesh’s Election
Anjali Singh For New Delhi, minority safety in Bangladesh remains a core diplomatic concern, and the presence of Hindu MPs…
India’s FTA Strategy as a Geoeconomic Statecraft
Archita Gaur The rise in India’s FTAs reflects a strategic shift, rather than sudden liberalisation. The recent FTA momentum reflects…
Cloud Power and Commercial Diplomacy: How India Is Rewriting the Global Digital Order
Rishit Anand The Union Budget 2026–27 proposal of a tax holiday till 2047 for global cloud giants using Indian data…
When the West Wavered, India Negotiated: The Strategy Behind the ‘Mother of All Deals’
Dr Nanda Kishor What these developments reveal is a nuanced negotiation of interests, with India neither capitulating to external pressure nor…
World Economic Forum 2026: India’s Policy, Governance and State-Led Growth Agenda at Davos
Megna Devkar India’s focus went beyond deal-making to long-term partnership, reinforcing India’s role as a trusted contributor to global economic…
Beyond Growth Numbers: India’s Strategic Economic Posture Amid Global Uncertainty
Aayush Pal The Survey argues that India must focus on building resilience, innovating relentlessly, and staying the course towards Viksit…
Motegi’s India Visit Signals a More ‘Outcome-Driven’ India–Japan Alliance
The three-day visit of Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to India from January 15–17, 2026, highlights the growing…
Why America’s Economic Coercion Failed to Corner India
In response to Trump tariffs, India adopted a market diversification strategy aimed at substituting American demand with other…
India’s Goldilocks Triumph: The Pragmatic Turn to Balance Growth, Inflation, and Stability
Deepa Bhaskaran India's macroeconomic conditions have been relatively balanced in recent quarters, which include robust growth accompanied by exceptionally low…