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Trump’s transactional pragmatism may auger well for Africa
Nov 23, 2024

Trump’s transactional pragmatism may auger well for Africa

Though Trump’s economic diplomacy bodes well for African self-reliance, the future of the US-Africa alliance remains shaky

Debating partisanship in India’s Neighborhood First policy
Oct 18, 2024

Debating partisanship in India’s Neighborhood First policy

Under its Neighbourhood First policy, India has begun to engage with less friendly regimes and has also pushed for connectivity to create leverage and

Economic pragmatism vs. geopolitical principles in a post-dollar era
Aug 14, 2024

Economic pragmatism vs. geopolitical principles in a post-dollar era

China’s de-dollarisation and its geopolitical ambitions, especially regarding Taiwan, are contradictory. It cannot disrupt regional peace while tryi

From pragmatism to failed influence—Shifting Eastern Europe-China relations
Mar 27, 2023

From pragmatism to failed influence—Shifting Eastern Europe-China relations

Questions on values, interests, and security have started a rethink in their approach towards China

पूर्वी एशिया की सामाजिक कल्याणकारी व्यवस्था: ‘रेवड़ी’ अथवा व्यावहारिकता
Oct 15, 2022

पूर्वी एशिया की सामाजिक कल्याणकारी व्यवस्था: ‘रेवड़ी’ अथवा व्यावहारिकता

भारत को अन्य पूर्वी एशियाई देशों के जैसा दृष्टिकोण अपनान

पूर्वी एशिया की सामाजिक कल्याणकारी व्यवस्था: ‘रेवड़ी’ अथवा व्यावहारिकता
Oct 15, 2022

पूर्वी एशिया की सामाजिक कल्याणकारी व्यवस्था: ‘रेवड़ी’ अथवा व्यावहारिकता

भारत को अन्य पूर्वी एशियाई देशों के जैसा दृष्टिकोण अपनान

The social welfare system of East Asia—‘Revdi’ or pragmatism?
Oct 07, 2022

The social welfare system of East Asia—‘Revdi’ or pragmatism?

India should adopt a similar approach to that of the other East Asian countries and ramp up spending on schooling and public health

India, Sri Lanka re-inject strategic realism into bilateral ties?
Mar 06, 2021

India, Sri Lanka re-inject strategic realism into bilateral ties?

India and Sri Lanka have injected pragmatism into bilateral relations, which began disappearing after China’s entry through the Hambantota port deal

After Doklam, the road ahead is paved with bumps
Oct 12, 2017

After Doklam, the road ahead is paved with bumps

While India handled the Doklam face-off with a great degree of maturity and restraint, India cannot afford to let its guard down.

At each other's throats, US and China defy pragmatism and compromise
Jul 16, 2019

At each other's throats, US and China defy pragmatism and compromise

Where it may have been useful for Beijing to encourage strategic trust, it has instead only invoked a sense of unease and even fear.

Balancing Pragmatism and Ideology in India-Sri Lanka ties
Sep 30, 2024

Balancing Pragmatism and Ideology in India-Sri Lanka ties

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, JVP, Sri Lanka, India, China, foreign policy, economic crisis, governance, SAGAR, Indo-Lanka accord, Indian investments, transparency, SOEs, Chinese loans

Maldives’ new pro-China tilt is worrisome but India hopes for pragmatism
May 17, 2024

Maldives’ new pro-China tilt is worrisome but India hopes for pragmatism

India has been understanding of the Maldivian government’s new policy, but it expects the island nation to respect Indian sensitivities and equally uphold its commitment to bilateral ties

A new beginning with Nepal
Apr 11, 2018

A new beginning with Nepal

Pragmatism has finally taken root in Delhi and Kathmandu — project implementation will be the test

A passage through Europe
Jun 06, 2017

A passage through Europe

Prime Minister Modi’s outreach to Europe has injected pragmatism in a relationship which was adrift for some time. Now the proverbial ball is in Europe’s court.

Beyond Chinese Whispers and Indian Rope Tricks
Dec 30, 2013

Beyond Chinese Whispers and Indian Rope Tricks

Both India and China have already entered an age of pragmatism. But they must soon transform it in an age of competitive realism if they are to jointly architect and mould the Asian century.

Creators'freedom: Still an unclear field
Feb 07, 2013

Creators'freedom: Still an unclear field

Considering that films and books, creator's freedom and that of the Press are not existential questions for which ready answers could still be found, whether enforceable or not, the answers too have to be in the realm of pragmatism.

India-US relations: Let's get real
Jun 06, 2012

India-US relations: Let's get real

As political India wakes up to a more complex security environment enveloping it, Delhi needs to demonstrate greater pragmatism in enhancing cooperation with Washington.

Maldives: The importance of the three presidential candidates' meeting
Nov 01, 2013

Maldives: The importance of the three presidential candidates' meeting

The recent three-presidential-candidate-meeting and their meaningful proposal to complete the poll process in time has brought back political pragmatism back to the nation's centre-table, where electoral expediency and excesses alone seemed to rule for an interim.

Not so coy
Oct 08, 2014

Not so coy

What is new is the fact that Delhi under Modi is no longer coy about affirming its position in conjunction with the US. A self-assured Modi is injecting a measure of pragmatism and openness into India's positions.

Saudi Arabia-Iran: Resilient animosity?
Jun 11, 2014

Saudi Arabia-Iran: Resilient animosity?

Even as the 'Arab Spring' confrontations develop a sectarian character, the Saudi-Iranian relationship cannot be perceived through the dichotomous lens of sectarianism or of pragmatism. The evolving relationship between the two states incorporates both elements

The interplay between China, the United States, and India
Dec 19, 2019

The interplay between China, the United States, and India

As China rises, racing ahead in emerging technologies, there are implications for both Washington and Delhi.

The Relevance of Ancient Indian Strategy in Contemporary Geopolitics
Jul 01, 2021

The Relevance of Ancient Indian Strategy in Contemporary Geopolitics

This brief examines India’s relations with Pakistan and China using the lens of Kautilya, the ancient Indian strategic thinker—and argues for pragmatism: assessing the basis and severity of the threats, searching for possible strategic opportunities amidst the risks, and overall, avoiding the scenario of a two-front war. It begins by acknowledging that Pakistan and China view India through different prisms: for Pakistan, that of ideology; and

The year of the 'chaiwallah'
Dec 31, 2014

The year of the 'chaiwallah'

Narendra Modi's dilemma is palpable. Emotionally and intellectually, he is very much part of the Sangh Parivar. But as the chief minister of Gujarat he has grown and outgrown the narrow confines of ideology and understands the virtues and compulsions of pragmatism.