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The Future of the India–US Partnership

US President Donald Trump’s recent statements have equated India and Pakistan while it is clear that Pakistan is the perpetrator of terrorism and India the victim.

Ashok Sajjanhar |
May 22, 2025 |
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Balikatan Exercise 2025: Bolstering US–Philippines Defence Cooperation

Amid escalating strategic rivalries in the Indo-Pacific, the Balikatan Exercise 2025 underscored a resolve to deter coercion and maintain a rules-based maritime order.

Simran Walia |
May 21, 2025 |
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Trump’s Tariff War Offers India a Chance to Make Inroads into Africa

India can emerge as a partner of consequence and help in Africa’s economic integration in the wake of the Trump tariffs.

Abhishek Mishra |
May 21, 2025 |
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Diplomacy in the Age of Social Media

India and the US have demonstrated resilience in maintaining high-level engagement, despite episodes of public miscommunication.

Cherian Samuel |
May 20, 2025 |
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Is Bangladesh Eyeing India’s Northeast? An Emerging Security Dilemma

The possibility of a three-pronged strategic encirclement involving China, Pakistan and an unstable Bangladesh necessitates a recalibrated Indian approach.

Anand Kumar |
May 20, 2025 |
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India–Angola Defence Cooperation

The India–Angola defence cooperation is set to expand through a US$ 200 million line of credit for the modernisation of Angola’s armed forces.

Rahul Wankhede |
May 20, 2025 |
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US–Ukraine Strategic Cooperation in Resource Extraction

The US–Ukraine agreement to boost strategic cooperation in resource extraction could have a major political and economic impact on the US–Ukraine bilateral ties.

Ajey Lele |
May 05, 2025 |
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‘State of Southeast Asia 2025’: Key Highlights

The ‘State of Southeast Asia’ 2025 survey indicates that the escalating US–China rivalry provides an opportunity for other major powers to positively shape the region’s geopolitical landscape.

Temjenmeren Ao |
May 02, 2025 |
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Aero India 2025: Empowering Indigenous Aerospace Industry

Aero India has become a significant enabler of India’s defence industrial transformation.

Rahul Wankhede |
May 02, 2025 |
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The Dark Web Challenge

Legislative action combined with community engagement and individual responsibility can create a secure digital environment.

Puloma Pal |
April 30, 2025 |
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Surya Kiran XVIII: Strengthening India–Nepal Military Cooperation

The India–Nepal joint military exercises help address regional security challenges and fine-tune disaster response capabilities.

Neha Kaushal |
April 29, 2025 |
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Laos and Japan: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Japan has been a key development partner for Laos, providing significant assistance across various sectors.

Simran Walia |
April 29, 2025 |
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Defence to be Mainstay of India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India–UAE defence cooperation is becoming an integral part of a flourishing comprehensive strategic partnership.

Adil Rasheed |
April 21, 2025 |
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South Caucasus Nations’ Foreign Policy Choices amidst the Russia–Ukraine War

The South Caucasus nations have recalibrated their foreign policies given Russia’s preoccupation in Ukraine.

Jason Wahlang |
April 21, 2025 |
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Japan–Republic of Korea Ties Post Yoon Suk-Yeol’s Ouster

Japan has no good options left in the wake of Yoon Suk-Yeol’s ouster from the Blue House.

Arnab Dasgupta |
April 17, 2025 |
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India–Bhutan Hydropower Cooperation

The India–Bhutan hydropower partnership has fostered regional interdependence and mutual benefit.

Ishaani Singh |
April 16, 2025 |
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India’s Defence Exports on the Rise

India’s defence exports in 2015–25 were cumulatively worth Rs 109,997 crore.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
April 07, 2025 |
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The Politics of Anti-China Sentiment in South Korea

Seoul will find it difficult to overcome its trade dependence on Beijing despite growing anti-China sentiment.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan |
April 02, 2025 |
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Yunus Turns to China: A Desperate Diplomatic Gamble?

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, facing mounting domestic challenges, has chosen to engage with China first rather than India.

Anand Kumar |
April 02, 2025 |
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Hard Attack on US Soft Power: The Case of USAID

The proposed overhaul of the USAID raises critical questions about the future of US soft power.

Khyati Singh |
March 27, 2025 |
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