From Westminster to Delhi: Should India Follow the UK in Lowering the Voting Age to 16?
Dr. Kavita Lalchandani & Megna Devkar A cautious, evidence-based approach beginning with local elections, a portfolio that poses the fewest risks, could unleash the…
India’s Diplomatic Counter: A Rebuttal to Western Hypocrisy over Russian Oil
Vibha Hareesh India pointed out that, in 2023, the EU had trade in services with Russia of approximately €17.2 billion…
Operation Sindoor and the Rise of Indian Realism: A Case for Unilateral Action
Balaji Subramanian Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive military operation in a geopolitically sensitive region, epitomises this doctrine. It demonstrated that when…
From Jeltoqsan to Consultation: Kazakhstan’s Path to Political Reform
Dr. Lakshmi Karlekar & Dr. Anurag Tripathi The adoption of the Presidential form of government in Kazakhstan marked the birth of right-wing politics promulgating anti-communism,…
Standing Tall: India’s Unwavering Path in the Face of US Pressure
Frank Rausan Pereira The Indian government has made it clear that it will not compromise on its national interests. It will…
New Course in India-Maldives Bilateral Ties: From Diplomatic Strain to Renewed Cooperation
Faareha Usmani India and the Maldives marked 60 years of their diplomatic relations this year, and being the closest neighbour…
China’s Silent Expansion: Bangladesh as the Eastern Lever Against India
Pranav S The real issue is debt: Bangladesh owes China $5.34 billion, with another $5 billion in soft loans requested…
“Friend” or Foe? Trump’s Tariff Deception Exposes the US’s Contradictory India Policy
Aayush Pal On one hand, President Trump calls India a strategic partner and a friend, and on the other hand,…
The China-Russia Axis Realigned: Assessing Risks to India’s Strategic Autonomy and Global Influence
Bishwarupa Kar Strategic autonomy now also functions as a hedging strategy in global politics, helping India shape the Quad, BRICS,…
From Foundations to Future: Exploring ASEAN’s Impact and Its Comprehensive Ties with India
Over the past three decades, India has managed to occupy important positions within ASEAN, such as sectoral dialogue…