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Why’s US silent on Pak turmoil?
International Affairs Jun 23, 2023

Why’s US silent on Pak turmoil?

India must ascertain if the US has a plan for Pak, and what it is

Can Germany Help India Overcome Its Submarine Troubles?
International Affairs Jun 20, 2023

Can Germany Help India Overcome Its Submarine Troubles?

A new submarine deal could bring back Germany as a major player in the Indian defense sector.

India and the U.S. can together make tech more accessible to all
International Affairs Jun 20, 2023

India and the U.S. can together make tech more accessible to all

A strategic partnership of two great democracies will counter the rising influence of techno-authoritarians.

Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties
International Affairs | Defence and Security Jun 16, 2023

Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties

The visit of America’s Defence Secretary earlier in June has prepared the ground for the the Indian Prime Minister’s U.S. visit next week, which could see some big ticket announcements

A decisive moment
International Affairs Jun 16, 2023

A decisive moment

Already, there are voices in the United States and Europe questioning the duration of the West’s support for Ukraine given the precarious economic state in most Western nations

An Indo-German realignment with submarines in the mix
International Affairs Jun 13, 2023

An Indo-German realignment with submarines in the mix

This shift in Germany’s strategic posture aligns well with India’s willingness to play a larger global role.

Walking the SCO tightrope
International Affairs Jun 13, 2023

Walking the SCO tightrope

For steady growth in the face of fragile geopolitical contestations, New Delhi needs access to different platforms to pursue interests in multiple geographies

Indira Gandhi assassination parade: Canada’s pandering to Khalistani elements has gone too far
International Affairs Jun 09, 2023

Indira Gandhi assassination parade: Canada’s pandering to Khalistani elements has gone too far

The Canadian government, instead of robustly standing up to extremism, has found it easier to pander to some of the most violent and aggressive groups. This is partly because of how these extremist groups have increased their influence over state institutions

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Reaches Supply Chain Agreement
International Affairs | International Trade and Investment Jun 09, 2023

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Reaches Supply Chain Agreement

That IPEF member countries have come so far since the group’s establishment a year ago suggests that there is a near unanimous view about supply chain vulnerabilities.

World Food Safety Day 2023: Role of food standards
Healthcare | Climate, Food and Environment Jun 08, 2023

World Food Safety Day 2023: Role of food standards

In line with this year’s World Food Safety Day theme, this brief explores the role of proper food standards in ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of our food supply

Erdogan's comeback: Prospects of closer India-Türkiye ties
International Affairs Jun 07, 2023

Erdogan's comeback: Prospects of closer India-Türkiye ties

With the rise of India on the global stage, it’s in the interest of Delhi and Ankara to expand economic engagement.

India-Nepal relations soar high
Neighbourhood Jun 07, 2023

India-Nepal relations soar high

Prachanda’s visit highlights the two countries willingness to move beyond contentious issues and focus on mutually beneficial aspects

No-patrol zones can ease LAC tensions
International Affairs Jun 06, 2023

No-patrol zones can ease LAC tensions

Beijing needs to consider whether it wants to keep the pot boiling at the border

A climate-resilient health system of tomorrow can only be possible if healthcare delivery is made greener
Climate, Food and Environment | Climate Change Jun 05, 2023

A climate-resilient health system of tomorrow can only be possible if healthcare delivery is made greener

This Environment Day, India can focus on adopting an actionable framework that will ensure the creation of an agile, green, and resilient medical supply chain for tomorrow

Instead of Sydney, Quad Gathers in Hiroshima
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Jun 01, 2023

Instead of Sydney, Quad Gathers in Hiroshima

With U.S. domestic politics calling President Biden home early, the Quad capitalized on their visits to Hiroshima for the G-7 to meet on May 20.

A Second Quad in the Making in the Middle East?
International Affairs | Maritime Security Jun 01, 2023

A Second Quad in the Making in the Middle East?

Both the U.S. and India are exploring additional combinations of partnerships in the Middle East.

A confident India is taking on the world
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy Jun 01, 2023

A confident India is taking on the world

New Delhi today is articulating a new voice on the global stage and is confidently able to steer through some of the evident contradictions in its approach.

The Quad is rebalancing
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Maritime Security May 30, 2023

The Quad is rebalancing

The Pacific theatre is now an obvious area of interest to boost non-traditional activities by the Quad countries

A belligerence towards Beijing that is unsettling
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics May 29, 2023

A belligerence towards Beijing that is unsettling

Washington’s hostility towards Beijing may bring benefits to India, but a breakdown in China-U.S. ties would be catastrophic for the world

At Hiroshima, Japan’s moment to reinforce partnerships
International Affairs May 29, 2023

At Hiroshima, Japan’s moment to reinforce partnerships

For Tokyo, the G-7 Summit was driven by the need to define and devise the means of navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific

Inconvenient truths: those opposing Cop28 leadership should face own reality
Energy | Energy Security | Climate Change May 27, 2023

Inconvenient truths: those opposing Cop28 leadership should face own reality

Cutting oil and gas out of the climate conversation won’t work because – like it or not – they will underpin the global economy for years to come

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