Editorials

India’s Trade Strategy Amid US Tariff Pressures: Cooperation or Retaliation?

Introduction: Understanding Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Policy The US trade deficit reached $918.4 billion in 2024, with India contributing $45.7 billion...

DataDaan: India’s Bold Step into the AI Future

DataDaan: India’s Bold Step into the AI Future

India’s AI Future with Bold Innovation – DataDaan Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world at an astonishing pace, and...

The Future of India’s Trade Policy: Balancing Tariff Reductions and Economic Growth

Introduction Trade has always been central to economic progress, and for a fast-growing economy like India, it plays a crucial...

India’s Stand on Chagos: A Fight Against Neo-Imperialism

India’s Stand on Chagos: A Fight Against Neo-Imperialism

The Legacy of Colonialism in the 21st Century Many former colonies gained independence in the 20th century, but some territories...

Mauritius and Seychelles – India’s Maritime Strategy

Mauritius and Seychelles – India’s Maritime Strategy

PM Modi’s Twin Visits to Mauritius and Seychelles in 2015. Historical Ties and Strategic Importance of the Indian Ocean Region....

India’s Soft Power: The Influence of Culture, Science, and Diplomacy (2014-2024)

Introduction – India’s Soft Power Soft power, a term coined by Joseph Nye, refers to the ability of a nation...

Profound Convergence of Existentialism and Svadharma

Two Philosophical Streams, One Essential Question Existentialism, a 20th-century European philosophy, and svadharma, an ancient Indian ethical principle, may seem...

India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement: Navigating WTO Rules, Economic Interests, and Strategic Priorities

Introduction: The Context of the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement In February 2025, India and the United States embarked on a...

Recalibrating India’s Arctic policy: Navigating Geopolitical Complexities

Recalibrating India’s Arctic policy: Navigating Geopolitical Complexities

Introduction : The Changing Arctic Landscape Once considered an isolated and frozen wasteland, the Arctic is now at the centre...

Governance and Accountability in India: A Case Study of the New Delhi Stampede

Governance and Accountability in India: A Case Study of the New Delhi Stampede

Introduction – Case Study of the New Delhi Stampede The New Delhi railway station stampede on 15 February was not...

The Global Buddhism and Hinduism Initiative: A Vision for Peace and Sustainability

The Global Buddhism and Hinduism Initiative: A Vision for Peace and Sustainability

Introduction – Buddhism and Hinduism Initiative (Buddhism and Hinduism) – In an era marked by increasing global conflicts and environmental...

India’s Foreign Policy Recalibration: Insights from Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Chatham House Address

India’s Foreign Policy Recalibration: Insights from Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Chatham House Address

Introduction In an era of shifting global dynamics, India has emerged as a key player, redefining its foreign policy to...

Regenerative Agriculture: A Sustainable Future for Food Security in Rural Africa and India

Introduction   Food security is a growing concern in rural Africa and India, where millions of smallholder farmers struggle with...

Reconfiguring India-EU Relations: A Stronger Partnership for a Changing World

Introduction European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along with a high-level delegation of EU Commissioners, visited India. This visit...

The Shifting Landscape of Global Trade: A Battle Between Economics and Geopolitics

The Shifting Landscape of Global Trade: A Battle Between Economics and Geopolitics

Introduction – Global Trade For decades, the gravity model of international trade has provided a reliable explanation for how countries...