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Unravelling Dynamics: Assessing the Progression of ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives
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Unravelling Dynamics: Assessing the Progression of ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives

Indicating a foreign policy shift, neglecting India, the Muizzu administration is reaching out to Türkiye and China, who are not favourable to India's security concerns. While the Maldivian vice-president attended the China-sponsored IORFDC summit, Maldives skipped the Colombo Security Dialogue that involves India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Mauritius. President Muizzu who ran the campaign of ‘India out’ during the presidential polls and gave priority to China, is expected to work in that direction. After Mohamed Muizzu became president of Maldives, notable foreign policy decisions have been made, signalling a significant change in approach towards India. However, one should not be surprised by the changing course of action of Males as it was evident from the presidential election cam...
The Unfinished Agenda: Significance and Challenges in Sealing the India-UK Free Trade Deal
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The Unfinished Agenda: Significance and Challenges in Sealing the India-UK Free Trade Deal

The India-UK Free Trade deal, valued at £24.3 billion annually, is a great opportunity to strengthen the existing strong relationship, benefiting businesses in both countries. India stands to gain access to UK technologies, advanced research facilities, London's financial institutions, and affluent consumers. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement marks a significant shift in India's trade strategy, prioritizing closer ties with Western and African nations to decrease dependency on China.For the UK, this agreement serves as a chance to recover from losses linked to Brexit and strengthen economic connections with a major partner. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently wrapped up a five-day visit to the UK from November 11-15, It coincided with Diwali celebrations, adding a festi...
India, that is Bharat – Origins and the Debate
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India, that is Bharat – Origins and the Debate

From the early scriptures like Rig Veda to the historical epics like Mahabharata to the later works of Chanakya and poems of Kalidasa, every major work has recognised the nation as Bharata. In spite of the horrifying atrocities it suffered, Bharat signifies the defiance and will of people standing their ground enduring and unwavering on the basis of truth and Dharma. Vested interests have used the issue to divide the nation but we cannot continue with the historical blunder and must take up the task of addressing the wrongs of the past for a better future. Article 1 of the constitution, “India, that is Bharat is a union of states...”.  It is declared in the constitution that the name of this country is Bharat. Recently controversy surrounding the invitation sent to the...
Collusion or Cooperation? The India-UK Trade Deal’s Deceptive Facade
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Collusion or Cooperation? The India-UK Trade Deal’s Deceptive Facade

India's worry over the trade pact revolves around the impending inundation of the Indian market with cheap imports from the UK. As the UK grapples with its domestic economic challenges, there's a growing apprehension in India that these imports could threaten the survival of local industries. As India and the UK grapple with this pact, they traverse a tightrope between cooperation and suspicion, seeking to secure their interests while navigating a rapidly changing global landscape.The road ahead will be marked by tough decisions and delicate negotiations, as both nations strive to carve out a space that aligns with their visions. In the landscape of international trade, where nations engage in complex negotiations to further their economic interests, the India-UK Comprehensive Trad...
The Political Reality of India
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The Political Reality of India

Freebies at the cost of economic health, dynastic politics and appeasement of one or two sections of the society at the cost of all others are the bane and reality of Indian politics today. During election season, politicians have an extra incentive to promise freebies at the cost of the States’ economic well-being. Almost all of the parties in India today have become family-run coporations, BJP and Left parties notwithstanding. In the name of secularism, parties have time and again made decisions and statements to appease one section of society. Secularism rather than being the policy of Church-State division, has evolved to be appeasing the “minority” at the cost of justice. Being a democracy, politics plays a major part in the governance of India. It is as complicated as it i...
India and Japan: Driving Force for a Post-Pandemic Multipolar Asia
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India and Japan: Driving Force for a Post-Pandemic Multipolar Asia

India and Japan have a longstanding history of strong bilateral ties and have recently reaffirmed and reiterated time and again their commitment to their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The post-COVID-19 pandemic era is producing a new world order and has already accelerated China's growing supremacy in the region. East Asia has witnessed an increase in economic retaliation policies, largely driven by geopolitical reasons.More bilateral exchanges, safeguards, sustainable power sources, network safety, framework, and new companies will help India and Japan in the Indian Sea and Indo-Pacific region. “Not be a surprise if, in another decade, Japan-India relations overtake Japan-US and Japan-China ties.”Shinzo Abe (Towards a Beautiful Country: My Vision for Japan) ...
Indo-Israel Relations – From Obligation to Collaboration to All-weather bond
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Indo-Israel Relations – From Obligation to Collaboration to All-weather bond

The full potential of the India-Israel relationship is yet to be realized, and there are many more areas other than defence in which India and Israel can work together in the coming years. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian PM Narendra Modi raise their arms upon Netanyahu’s arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi, India, January 14, 2018. (REUTERS Image) As coterminous democracies, India and Israel gained independence in 1947 and 1948 respectively, the trajectory of their bilateral ties has not been smooth till the cold war era (it being in the USA block), but during post cold war they set to become ‘natural allies’. The very distinct history of Israel and its settlement in the Muslim world created different sorts of geopolitical realities after the Second World Wa...
Nigeria Presidential Elections – What does it mean for Africa and India
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Nigeria Presidential Elections – What does it mean for Africa and India

 Nigeria's Presidential election concluded on 25 February 2023 when Bola Tinubu was elected as the president of Nigeria, drawing criticism from opponents like Peter Obi who said the election was not transparent. Despite this Nigerian election stands as a bright hope for Africa where coups and the absence of election have caused huge distress among Africans Mr Tinubu, 70, Nigeria’s president-elect, who as the candidate of the governing All Progressives Congress. Mr Tinubu, a canny, multimillionaire former governor of Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city, is a Muslim from the southwest and boasts that he brought Mr Buhari to power. His catchphrase, “Emi lo kan” — Yoruba for “It’s my turn” — speaks to his record as a kingmaker in Nigerian politics, but alienates many young voters. ...
India & Australia – Enhancing Relations at the time of Geopolitical upheavals
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India & Australia – Enhancing Relations at the time of Geopolitical upheavals

India and Australia have commercial ties dating back to the 18th century when India played a central role in nourishing the young colony. Trade with Australia came to be an important element in the operations of the East India Company in Bengal. For the next half-century, Australia’s most immediate and direct links were with India rather than London, as bureaucrats, merchants, chaplains, and judges moved between the two colonies. India was an important source of food and provisions for Australia; by 1840 a ship was leaving Sydney for India roughly every four days, and merchants in Calcutta grew rich from supplying the new outpost. At the beginning of the 19th century, several British colonial families from India made a life for themselves in the new Australian colonies. Australi...
Reimagining India – Afghanistan ties with Taliban at the Helm
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Reimagining India – Afghanistan ties with Taliban at the Helm

India should cautiously move forward with the Taliban, known to be inherently ‘anti-India’, which has shown no signs of improvement that it had guaranteed upon the takeover. The Taliban regime has consistently reiterated the need to resume bilateral relations between the two countries to recommence the halted infrastructural projects, visas to students, health care, etc.The chaotic situation in Kabul, along with the initiation of “foreign fighters” devising attacks on their neighbours reveals the sheer necessity of protecting national security for India. India and Afghanistan have always shared an exceptional rapport dating back to the middle ages. It is no secret that the two countries have shared a rather positive bilateral relationship regardless of the ruling party in India, an...