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Looking North Towards Eurasia

While India may not be a major actor in Central Asia yet it remains an important vector in the regional calculus of the Central Asian Republics. India’s multi-alignment should hold...

Rajorshi Roy |
January 27, 2022 |
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Unmanned Aircraft System and Indian Industries

While India is establishing a strong aviation ecosystem by bringing together all stakeholders including the government, DPSUs, tri-services, academia and industry partners, it is believed that private Indian industries will...

A. Karunakaran |
January 27, 2022 |
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Beating Retreat and Demonstration of Drone Power

With a display of 1,000 indigenously produced swarm drones during the Beating Retreat, India would become the fourth nation to achieve such a feat, making it a front row actor...

Sanur Sharma |
January 25, 2022 |
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France’s EU Council Presidency and the Rocky Road Ahead

The French Presidency has come at a time when the EU needs a liberal and strong nation at the helm of affairs, which can fine-tune relations with other European countries...

Anandita Bhada |
January 25, 2022 |
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Indian Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Myanmar

Given Myanmar’s geostrategic significance and the continuing insurgency threat, disturbances in Myanmar pose a direct and serious policy challenge to India. A calculated realistic approach weighing the evolving ground situation...

Udai Bhanu Singh |
January 24, 2022 |
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Understanding Pakistan’s National Security Policy Document

Pakistan’s NSP, the first such policy document with guidelines for achieving the set national security goals, is a hint towards breaking the inertia and embracing change to forge a more...

Manzoor Ahmad |
January 21, 2022 |
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Kazakhstan’s Quest for Arctic Trade Route

In order to maintain a semblance of balance in its ties with its two key strategic partners, Kazakhstan would perhaps have to leverage its geo-strategic importance for both Moscow and...

Jason Wahlang |
January 19, 2022 |
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Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement: Roadmap to India’s Strategic Access in the Arctic

By enabling access to logistics and support facilities at each other’s bases and ports, RELOS would enhance strategic cooperation between India and Russia, and promote their future manoeuvres in the...

Bipandeep Sharma |
January 17, 2022 |
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Sheikh Hasina’s Visit to Maldives Boosts Bilateral Relationship

The recent visit of Sheikh Hasina to the Maldives provided an opportunity to strengthen the bilateral relationship and enhance connectivity, trade and commerce between the two countries. The visit also...

Anand Kumar |
January 13, 2022 |
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The Kazakh Unrest

Triggered by the recent hike in auto gas prices, the current crisis in Kazakhstan appears to be an expression of the long-term frustrations of common Kazakhs with the political system.

Deepak Kumar |
January 12, 2022 |
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Iran’s Regional Diplomatic Push: Is a Breakthrough with Riyadh Possible?

Iran’s readiness for restoring diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia after six years since Riyadh cut ties in January 2016 is part of broader revival of diplomacy in the region after...

Deepika Saraswat |
January 10, 2022 |
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Defending Japan: National Security Agenda 2022

Japan is manifesting refreshing confidence drawing from its resolve to push the envelope of positive pacifism while determining the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific.

Titli Basu |
January 06, 2022 |
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Looming Spectre of Conflict in Eastern Europe?

Kremlin’s increasingly assertive stance on the troop build-up along the Russia–Ukraine border can be viewed as not just prompted by Ukraine’s potential NATO membership but also as Russia underscoring its...

Rajorshi Roy |
January 03, 2022 |
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Lebanon: A Country Stuck in Multiple Crises

Prolonged political crisis, social unrest, pre-existing economic misery, and outbreak of a diplomatic crisis between Lebanon and the Gulf countries have left Lebanon in a debilitated state. Systemic reforms to...

Jatin Kumar |
January 01, 2022 |
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Southeast Asian Defence Markets: Opportunities for India

A larger exchange of defence business between India and Southeast Asia may consolidate India’s position in the regional security architecture, and also forge greater political alignment with important ASEAN partners.

Akash Sahu |
December 29, 2021 |
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The Biden Administration and the Future of ‘No First Use’

Although the ideas of nuclear arms control, nuclear security and nuclear disarmament have featured in several US official statements and joint statements with other countries, will US adopt the ‘No...

Rajiv Nayan |
December 28, 2021 |
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Various Facets of the ‘Traffic Light Coalition’ in Germany

With few convergences among partners, the path of the “traffic light coalition” headed by Olaf Scholz is laden with challenges, but also offers spaces for positive action. With several new...

Swasti Rao |
December 23, 2021 |
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Re-thinking Gulf Security

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) remains an inadequate and ineffective instrument to pursue regional security.

Rajeev Agarwal |
February 01, 2021 |
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Putin’s Visit to India: Launch of a Revitalised Partnership

President Putin’s short but highly consequential visit to India and the launch of the 2+2 format have imbued new dynamism into the bilateral partnership. There might be a few areas...

Ashok Sajjanhar |
December 16, 2021 |
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Strengthening India–Vietnam Friendship

Considering that the year 2021 marks the fifth anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam, the upcoming visit of Mr Vuong Dinh Hue, the current Chairman of...

P.K. Chakravorty |
December 14, 2021 |
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