Maldives Looks to India to Help it Escape the Chinese Debt Trap
Manish BL In the absence of critical financial aid from India, the ramifications of the Maldives failing to meet its…
How India delicately pressured the UK to give the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius
Prajwal K M What was at issue in the Chagos dispute? The 58 islands that make up the Chagos Archipelago span…
Kimchi Diplomacy: Unpacking the Enigmatic India-North Korea Affair
Diksha Bharti India’s engagement with North Korea is, in many ways, a balancing act — a careful dance between principles…
A New Era of Intrigue: Pakistan’s Spy Chief Asim Malik and Its Implications for India
Parag Gilada Introduction The appointment of Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik as the new DG of ISI – the premier…
The Idea of a Civilization-state and its Influence on Indian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Dhruv Ashok In the 21st century; the rise in economic capabilities has led both China and India to showcase their…
Shigeru Ishiba: Japan’s New PM Amid Economic and Leadership Crises
Aayush Pal Shigeru Ishiba, former Defense Minister, was appointed as Japan’s new Prime Minister after winning the LDP leadership race.…
Bangladesh’s Political Shift: Can It Prosper Without India?
Ashish Keserwani Introduction In the past few months, Bangladesh was in turmoil experiencing widespread protests against the Sheikh Hasina government.…
Looking Past the 2024 Leaders’ Summit: How Complex Interdependence Will Determine the Future of the QUAD
Bishwarupa Kar 1. Complex Interdependence: Economic ties with China, particularly trade imbalances, heavily influence the QUAD’s cautious approach, limiting bold…
Savouring Diplomacy: How India Uses Culinary Heritage to Build Global Bridges
1. Food as Soft Power: India leverages its diverse culinary heritage to build diplomatic relations and enhance cultural…
China Fires Long-Range Missile into Pacific Ocean in Rare Test
China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, marking the first such launch in over…