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Can Trump break Russia-China dyad?
International Affairs Dec 18, 2024

Can Trump break Russia-China dyad?

US’ expected policy shift favouring Moscow aligns with its renewed focus on the Indo-Pacific. ...

Emergent axis
International Affairs Dec 18, 2024

Emergent axis

Leaving Moscow to engage with North Korea may also free China of the burden of having to justify its relations with North Korea in light of Beijing’s increasing business interests with the West ...

India’s firmer attempts at mineral diplomacy
Domestic Politics and Governance | Indian Economy Dec 16, 2024

India’s firmer attempts at mineral diplomacy

The moves are to reduce India’s strategic vulnerability, but there are issues that need to be resolved ...

Fast Lane to Kathmandu
International Affairs Dec 15, 2024

Fast Lane to Kathmandu

China’s growing influence in Nepal is a strategic concern for India ...

Trump’s return and the South Asia outlook
International Affairs Dec 14, 2024

Trump’s return and the South Asia outlook

How South Asian countries will cope with the Trump administration, even as they balance China and India, is yet to be seen ...

Unbungle up Bangladesh: Delhi has reached, now Dhaka needs to reciprocate
International Affairs Dec 13, 2024

Unbungle up Bangladesh: Delhi has reached, now Dhaka needs to reciprocate

India-Bangladesh relations face a challenging period following Sheikh Hasina's ouster. Anti-India rhetoric, violence against minorities, and the arrest of a Hindu monk have strained ties. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit aimed to refocus on economic cooperation and address concerns. The interim government must reciprocate to ...

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Manish Vaid

Manish Vaid is a Junior Fellow at ORF. His research focuses on energy issues, geopolitics, crossborder energy and regional trade (including FTAs), climate change, migration, New Silk Road, urbanisation and water issues. His research work has been published widely - ...

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