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As the first decade of the 21st century ended, India-Republic of Korea (ROK) relationship has assumed robustness in almost all dimensions – political, cultural and economic. As both countries enter the new year, a new dimension – security and strategic – that began in the preceding decade is likely to be seen in the expanding military cooperation, that began in the closing months of the preceding year. The foundation for such a relationship is already in place as both countries have identified a convergence of interests.

• Rajaram Panda
• 2023 |
• Journal of Defence Studies
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Given the strategic importance of Sudan, it will be in India’s interest to push for a fair and just referendum and influence both the North and the South to respect the outcome of the vote.

• Ruchita Beri
• 2025 |
• IDSA Comments
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The success of the visit was limited to strengthening links of economic diplomacy between the two Asian giants, ignoring the geo-political and strategic issues that act as de-stabilisers in Sino-Indian relations.

• Jagannath P. Panda , R N Das , Priyanka Pandit , Vidya Krishnamurty
• 2011 |
• Issue Brief
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If the achievements of Premier Wen’s visit to India were more pronounced in terms of economic content, his visit to Pakistan was more characterised by political and strategic significance.

• R N Das
• 2025 |
• IDSA Comments
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In recent years, Iran has come to acquire a significant place in the West Asian region with the ability to influence regional politics. For India, relations with Iran are vital. In the changed strategic environment, both India and Iran have been working towards improving their bilateral relations. However, there are several challenges, especially for India, in this regard. If the Iran-US confrontation intensifies, for example, India may find it difficult to pursue a smooth relationship with Iran.

• Ajey Lele , Meena Singh Roy
• 2011 |
• Strategic Analysis
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The world needs India as a balancer – in trade, as a market, as an alternative model, and as a world power.

• Sujit Dutta
• 2025 |
• IDSA Comments
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Would China’s strategic error in inviting Japanese hostility place more blocks to its rise as an unchallenged regional power or would it be able to override the Japanese threat in ample measure by altering its strategic game and finding a meeting ground with the United States?

• Preeti Nalwa
• 2025 |
• IDSA Comments
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China has all along been testing the limits of India’s tolerance and restraint and has once again given the Indian foreign ministry much home work for the next few months.

• Ramesh Phadke
• 2025 |
• IDSA Comments
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India and Russia should look at a hi-tech partnership for the 21st century in new areas of the civilian economy.

• Smita Purushottam
• 2025 |
• IDSA Comments
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Russia is one country that India cannot afford to sideline, as it is the only trusted partner with whom India has mutual compatibility and a close political, military and economic partnership for decades.

• Pallavi Pal
• 2025 |
• IDSA Comments
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