Bay of Bengal Balancing Act: India Holds the Line Against China in BIMSTEC
Dr Nanda Kishor India took a two-track approach: strengthening its bilateral ties with Bangladesh and simultaneously trying to develop consensus among…
A War of Attrition: The US-China Economic Standoff and Its Global Fallout
Lakshmi Karlekar & HM Greeshma The confrontation creates a long rift that will not only hamper these two intricately linked economies but also…
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
India's management of its relationship with Sri Lanka, particularly in its economic crisis and subsequent political change, is…
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
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar The exploitation and extraction of natural resource endowments for its benefit has trapped Pakistan into a spiral circle…
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…
India Leans on BIMSTEC as SAARC Paralysis Persists; Warns Against Bangladesh’s Anti-India Turn
What Pakistan is in SAARC, Bangladesh at present is in BIMSTEC, and India needs to be wary of…