International Relations

Protests in News Highlight Global Economic and Social Challenges in 2025

Context: Recent months have seen a surge in mass protests worldwide, reflecting growing discontent over economic hardships, governance failures, and...

Power of Siberia 2 Deal

Context: The announcement of a “legally binding” deal on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline during Russian President Vladimir...

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Context: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), inaugurated in September 2025, is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and a defining symbol...

Demand for Indo-Bhutan River Commission

Context: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again called for the establishment of an Indo-Bhutan River Commission with...

Article 4 NATO Treaty

Context: The latest invocation of Article 4 by Poland in 2025, after Russian drones violated its airspace, highlights NATO’s growing...

Global Military Spending vs. Sustainable Development

Context: With global military spending hitting a record $2.7 trillion in 2024 (SIPRI), the UN warns that excessive focus on...

UN Sanctions: Geopolitical Implications

Context: The postponement of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s India visit highlights how UN sanctions frameworks intersect with regional...

India’s Road to FTAs

Context: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is visiting India from September 8-10, 2025, to finalise and sign a Bilateral Investment...

Fragile Peace at the India-China Border

Analysing insights on the India-China border dispute—agreements, weaknesses, and the path toward lasting peace and clarity. Setting the Scene Manoj...

India’s Strategic Autonomy in a Turbulent World

Context: The global order is undergoing a profound transformation from the post-Cold War unipolar moment to a more fragmented, multipolar,...

India–Iran Relations: Old Bonds, New Horizons for an Enduring Partnership

Context: India-Iran relations are gaining renewed significance amid shifting global geopolitics, energy security concerns, and the need for regional connectivity....

ASEAN+3 and Asia’s AI Future: Unlocking Strategic Resilience in a Turbulent World

Context: In the backdrop of escalating US trade protectionism under Donald Trump’s second term, ASEAN+3 is reviving its cooperative agenda...

India’s Third Path in the Global AI Race

Amid the Global AI race and India must chart its own course—leveraging DPI, ethics, and frugal innovation for global leadership....

Multipolarity and Autonomy: India’s Strategic Debate

Exploring  India’s role in a multipolar world—balancing risks with strategic autonomy. Introduction The global order is shifting from a unipolar...

Tariffs Test Autonomy: India as America’s Pressure Point

US tariffs on Indian exports test Delhi’s sovereignty. This essay explores American motives and India’s balanced response strategy. Introduction                                                                            Relations...