Motegi’s India Visit Signals a More ‘Outcome-Driven’ India–Japan Alliance
Megna Devkar The three-day visit of Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to India from January 15–17, 2026, highlights the growing…
India as a Geo-Economic Swing State: Power, Pragmatism and Multi-Alignment in a Fragmented World
Sanhita Pandey Economic analysts see India as a ‘geo-economic swing state’, a country that can shape outcomes by engaging selectively…
Why America’s Economic Coercion Failed to Corner India
Aayush Pal In response to Trump tariffs, India adopted a market diversification strategy aimed at substituting American demand with other…
The Nobel Peace Prize and the Blueprint for Regime Change
Mani Bhushan The Nobel Peace Prize is neither noble nor peaceful—it is simply another strategic tool. Target countries share traits:…
India–Bhutan Partnership: Culture, Connectivity and Strategic Cooperation
Antara Deka The relationship between India and Bhutan is linked through various dimensions of socio-political-economic-cultural.
Germany’s India Outreach: Defence, Trade, and a New European Reset
Chancellor Merz's visit comes at a time when Germany is increasingly looking towards Asia, particularly India, amid economic…
ADMM Plus and the Quest for Inclusive Regional Security in Southeast Asia
Faareha Usmani The ADMM Plus dialogue is regarded as the highest defence consultative meeting in the Southeast Asian region that…
From Abandonment to Bargaining: Return of Transactional U.S.–Pakistan Ties Under Trump 2.0
Mohmmad Rizwan Throughout the history of bilateral relations, Washington has consistently prioritised military interests over moral norms and democratic principles…
U.S. Intervention in Venezuela and the Future of China’s Influence in Latin America
The USA’s takeover of Venezuela and its control over its oil reserves indirectly pose a threat to China’s…
The Silent Encirclement: How the Recalibrated ‘Pivot to Asia’ Is Reshaping India’s Neighbourhood
Nishant Kumar Hota and Ankit Jakhar India now stands at a crossroads where "Strategic Autonomy" is no longer an academic luxury but a survival…