Fragile Peace at the India-China Border
08 September 2025 | blogwebAnalysing insights on the India-China border dispute—agreements, weaknesses, and the path toward lasting peace and clarity. Setting the Scene Manoj...
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India’s Strategic Autonomy in a Turbulent World
08 September 2025 | blogwebContext: The global order is undergoing a profound transformation from the post-Cold War unipolar moment to a more fragmented, multipolar,...
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India–Iran Relations: Old Bonds, New Horizons for an Enduring Partnership
08 September 2025 | blogwebContext: India-Iran relations are gaining renewed significance amid shifting global geopolitics, energy security concerns, and the need for regional connectivity....
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ASEAN+3 and Asia’s AI Future: Unlocking Strategic Resilience in a Turbulent World
08 September 2025 | blogwebContext: In the backdrop of escalating US trade protectionism under Donald Trump’s second term, ASEAN+3 is reviving its cooperative agenda...
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India’s Third Path in the Global AI Race
06 September 2025 | blogwebAmid the Global AI race and India must chart its own course—leveraging DPI, ethics, and frugal innovation for global leadership....
Editorials
Multipolarity and Autonomy: India’s Strategic Debate
06 September 2025 | blogwebExploring India’s role in a multipolar world—balancing risks with strategic autonomy. Introduction The global order is shifting from a unipolar...
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Tariffs Test Autonomy: India as America’s Pressure Point
05 September 2025 | blogwebUS tariffs on Indian exports test Delhi’s sovereignty. This essay explores American motives and India’s balanced response strategy. Introduction Relations...
Current Affairs
To Build Ships, India Must Look East: Unlocking Strategic Partnerships for Maritime Power
04 September 2025 | blogwebContext: Amid shifting global supply chains and rising maritime competition, India is prioritising shipbuilding to strengthen economic and security resilience....
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India-Russia Nuclear Partnership
04 September 2025 | blogwebContext: The decades-long India-Russia nuclear energy partnership, epitomised by the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP), offers a replicable model for...
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China AI Infrastructure Strategy: Why It Outshines Semiconductor Exports for Global Power
03 September 2025 | blogwebContext: China’s growing focus on exporting AI infrastructure over semiconductors reflects the current global race for digital leadership, where “compute”...
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India as a Global Swing Power: Why It Must Urgently Aim for Strategic Influence
03 September 2025 | blogwebIndia as a Global Swing Power: A Crucial Path to Strategic Leadership Context: India today finds itself navigating heightened U.S.–China...
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India as an ‘Oil Money Laundromat’
02 September 2025 | blogwebContext: The recent comments by former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, labelling India an “oil money laundromat,” exemplify the...
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SCO Summit and India-China Relations
02 September 2025 | blogwebContext: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, marking his first visit to...
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India Japan Relations: A Strategic Partnership Shaping the Future of the Indo-Pacific
30 August 2025 | blogwebIndia–Japan Relations: A Strategic Partnership Strengthening Global Stability India Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Japan (August 2025)...
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Global Cooperation on AI Governance
30 August 2025 | blogwebUNGA launches two new initiatives to strengthen global cooperation on AI governance AI Governance: As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms...
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India and South Africa: Partners in a Shifting World
29 August 2025 | blogwebExplore 30 years of India and South Africa ties. From shared struggles to global leadership, learn how both democracies shape...
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India’s 2+2 Dialogue Mechanism: A Strategic Tool of Diplomacy Driving Resilient Alliances
28 August 2025 | blogwebIndia’s 2+2 Dialogue Mechanism: A Strategic Tool of Diplomacy for Shaping Global Security Context: The recent India–US dialogue under the...
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RIC and India’s Strategic Autonomy
28 August 2025 | blogwebRIC and India’s Strategic Autonomy: A Powerful Balancing Act in Global Geopolitics Context: The revival of the Russia–India–China (RIC) dialogue...
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Trump’s Tariffs and India’s Turning Point
28 August 2025 | blogwebIndia faces a tariff shock with U.S. duties rising to 50%. Explore its impact on trade, farms, jobs, reforms, and...
Current Affairs
China’s Sphere of Influence in Central Asia
27 August 2025 | blogwebContext: On June 18, 2025, China signed the landmark Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,...
