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…
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…
The Price of Protectionism: Economic and Geopolitical Repercussions of U.S. Tariffs on India
Dr Nanda Kishor Though the 26% tariff is a challenge, India has an opportunity at hand to push forward with economic…
Europe’s Immigration Gamble: Riots, Strain on Economy, and the Indian Exception
Pranav S Immigration is an influential factor affecting economies and cultures, but its fiscal and social consequences differ greatly among…