Chagos, Seychelles, and Malaysia: India’s Maritime Strategy in a Contested Indo-Pacific
Aayush Pal The India–Seychelles relationship is strategically important because Seychelles, located in the southwestern Indian Ocean near the African continent,…
India–France Special Global Strategic Partnership: Recasting Bilateral Ties for a Multipolar World
Lipun Kumar Sanbad The transition to a Special Global Strategic Partnership is an indicator that both nations are interested in making…
Why the U.S.–Bangladesh Deal is not likely to Shake India’s Textile Edge?
Anshika Agarwal Under recent arrangements, Bangladeshi exports face a 19% reciprocal tariff, while India secured a slightly lower 18% rate,…
The Digital Divide: Europe’s Compliance, America’s Speech, and India’s Calibrated Path
Given their massive scale, vast reach, and influence over global information flows, tech companies have begun to function…
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…
BNP’s Return to Power: Bangladesh’s Political Shift and the Emerging Challenge for India
While PM Modi has congratulated BNP and Tarique Rahman for the win, it is to be noted that…
Sanae Takaichi’s Landslide: Japan’s Conservative Turn and the Supermajority Era
Relations between Tokyo and Beijing have deteriorated since Takaichi suggested Japan might become involved if China attacked Taiwan.
Jamaat-e-Islami’s Revival in Bangladesh: Electoral Politics, Islamism, and Challenges for India
Mohmmad Rizwan Increasing religious radicalisation may render borders with India susceptible to incursions by religious extremist factions, drug traffickers, and…
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…