International Relations

Strengthening India-US Digital Ties

Strengthening India-US Digital Ties

Strengthening the US-India subsea cable agenda   Context: The commercial partnership between India and the United States is gaining momentum...

Replacing China as Russia’s Strategic Energy Partner

Replacing China as Russia’s Strategic Energy Partner

India Replaces China as Key Energy Ally Context: With China hardening its stance on energy imports, Russia is pivoting toward...

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...

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)...

India’s Strategic Push in North-East: Bypassing the Chicken’s Neck Vulnerability

India’s Strategic Push in North-East: Shillong-Silchar Highway to Ease Connectivity Challenges Context: The Shillong-Silchar high-speed highway project marks a significant...

Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS)

How India’s air defence shield works Context: At the recent media briefing on Operation Sindoor, Indian military officials unveiled a...

Civil Nuclear Deal: Why Saudi Arabia Seeks US Cooperation

Civil Nuclear Deal Talks: Saudi Arabia’s Push for US Partnership Context: Saudi Arabia and the United States are negotiating a...

83rd Session of the International Maritime Organisation: Bold Steps to Cut Shipping Emissions

83rd Session of the International Maritime Organisation: Bold Steps to Cut Shipping Emissions

83rd Session of the International Maritime Organisation: Powerful Push for Greener Shipping Solutions Context: After more than ten years of...

India-UK Free Trade Agreement: A Transformative Leap for India’s Textile Sector and Global Trade Integration

India-UK Free Trade Agreement: A Game-Changing Opportunity for India’s Textile Sector and Trade Context: Recently,  India and the UK concluded...

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