Arctic and the Illusion of High-North-Low Tension
Abhishek Kumar The Arctic region also holds a vast amount of untapped resources that range from reserves of oil, natural…
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…
QpiAI-Indus: Can India leap into a Quantum Computing Future?
Abhinav Sharma The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is India’s ambitious plan to advance quantum technology with the target of developing…
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…
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…
India’s Defence Leap: ₹1.3 Lakh Crore Push for Indigenous Modernisation
Piyush Anand March 2025 defence spending of more than 1.3 lakh crore is a major initiative to modernise the military…
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…