Foreign Policy

Reporting, analyses, views, and news on the important and current trends of foreign policy issues in India, its neighbourhood and the world

Russia’s Return to MaximalismRussia’s Return to Maximalism

Russia’s Return to Maximalism

Pseudo-moralistic harangues claim Minsk agreements were deceptive exercises to arm Ukraine, manipulating history and ignoring deterrence’s role in preventing global…

2 weeks ago
China vs. the West: Confucianism in a Silk GloveChina vs. the West: Confucianism in a Silk Glove

China vs. the West: Confucianism in a Silk Glove

Europe's challenges remain critical despite Asia's rise, ignoring Chinese expansionism or retreating inward risks global stability and Europe's future influence

3 weeks ago
The New World Distortion: Between the Shock and Stun Strategy of the Geopolitical ImplosionThe New World Distortion: Between the Shock and Stun Strategy of the Geopolitical Implosion

The New World Distortion: Between the Shock and Stun Strategy of the Geopolitical Implosion

Instability shakes geopolitics. Ukraine war, eroding alliances, distorted narratives fuel volatility. Populism, revisionism, interests clash. CSIS predicts Transatlantic rift, Europe's…

1 month ago
How tariff cuts on US imports impact India’s economic growthHow tariff cuts on US imports impact India’s economic growth

How tariff cuts on US imports impact India’s economic growth

Lowering trade barriers can help India's goals of self-reliance and global trade integration

1 month ago
India-Bangladesh ties in deep-freezeIndia-Bangladesh ties in deep-freeze

India-Bangladesh ties in deep-freeze

Political and diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka have adversely affected cultural relations between the two countries

1 month ago
Can Trump end the Russia-Ukraine war?Can Trump end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Can Trump end the Russia-Ukraine war?

For peace to prevail, a compromise needs to be reached not only between Russia and Ukraine but also between the…

3 months ago
Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vesselsSri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action

3 months ago
How India can help check rise of Islamists in BangladeshHow India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh

How India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh

Dhaka expects New Delhi to play a constructive role in rebuilding its economy and democratic institutions.

3 months ago
Argentine President Javier Milei wants to replicate India’s reformsArgentine President Javier Milei wants to replicate India’s reforms

Argentine President Javier Milei wants to replicate India’s reforms

Argentinian President Milei's reforms inspire Trump, Musk; Argentina seeks stronger trade ties with India.

3 months ago
India-China border detente unlikely to reduce turbulence in bilateral relationsIndia-China border detente unlikely to reduce turbulence in bilateral relations

India-China border detente unlikely to reduce turbulence in bilateral relations

The detente between India and China is beneficial for both sides but there are several factors which could lead to…

4 months ago