International Relations

China’s Soft Power Surge: A Strategic Threat as U.S. Influence Recedes

China’s Soft Power Growth: A Bold Vision for Global Cultural Leadership Context: Under the Trump administration, the United States withdrew...

India-Germany Strategic Partnership: A Powerful 25-Year Journey of Progress and Cooperation

India-Germany Strategic Partnership: A Powerful 25-Year Journey of Progress and Cooperation

India-Germany Strategic Partnership: Celebrating a Transformative Milestone in Global Collaboration Context: In May 2025, India and Germany marked the Silver...

India’s Emergence as a Global Safe Haven: A Powerful Shift in 2025 Investment Trends

India’s Emergence in 2025: The Strategic Rise as a Reliable Investment Safe Haven Context: The year 2025 has witnessed a...

India’s Digital Diplomacy

Time for a new India-Africa digital compact Context: Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, commemorates the founding of the...

Closing Land Ports to Bangladesh Garment Imports

How will land ports closure impact the region? Context: In a significant move that underscores growing diplomatic tensions, India has...

Deepening India-Taliban Engagement

Why India Should Be Wary As China Tries To ‘Realign’ Pak And Taliban Context: As the Taliban-led Islamic Emirate of...

Trump vs Harvard: Alarming Threat to International Students and Academic Integrity

Trump vs Harvard: A Pivotal Moment for Student Rights and Institutional Autonomy Context: The recent Trump administration’s attempt to revoke...

India and China’s Infrastructure Investments

Building Corridors of Influence: India’s and China’s Infrastructure Initiatives in Myanmar and Thailand Context: Southeast Asia, bridging the Indian and...

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’

What we know about Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’, futuristic US missile defence seeking to make ‘space wars’ a reality   Context:...

India-US Relations: Strategic Moves to Future-Proof Bilateral Ties from Trump Shocks

India-US Relations: How India Can Master Trump-Era Diplomatic Challenges Context: India–US relations have historically evolved through mutual trust, strategic cooperation,...

US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement

African islands under threat: What to do about Trump’s withdrawal from climate change agreement   Context: The recent executive order...

Northeast-Kolkata Connectivity Boost: India’s Bold Move Through Myanmar

Northeast-Kolkata Connectivity Enhanced: India’s Powerful Pivot Beyond Bangladesh Context: The recently approved 166.8-km Shillong–Silchar four-lane highway marks a critical advancement...

New Oil War: OPEC+, Saudi Arabia and India

The ongoing oil price tensions Context: At a time when the world reels from the devastation of violent geopolitical conflicts,...

India-EU FTA Talks

India-EU Free Trade Agreement: Obstacles, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead Context: India and the European Union (EU) are accelerating negotiations...

India–Bangladesh Trade Tensions

India–Bangladesh Trade Ties: China Gaining Ground? Context: With Bangladesh set to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC)...