India

India’s nuclear energy autonomy rests on reliable baseload generation, diversified and contractually secured fuel supply and an indigenous fuel-cycle capability.

During Prime Minister Modi's February 2026 visit to Israel, cybersecurity emerged as a key area of cooperation.

While the US deepens strategic ties with India in critical minerals and advanced technologies, Pakistan finds itself sidelined, confined to tactical engagements.

The ‘Will for Peace’ naval exercises demonstrated China’s capacity to convene diverse members around a shared security agenda.

The SHANTI Act establishes a unified legal framework designed to address India’s contemporary and future energy requirements.

The nuclear-related budget announcements and the SHANTI Act are likely to play a significant role in India’s global nuclear collaborations.

India, as part of the US-led Pax Silica, will become a reliable player in the global critical-materials ecosystem.

India's reference to Afghanistan as a ‘contiguous neighbour’ is a calibrated strategy to underscore the enduring nature of India’s historical connections.

Prime Minister Vajpayee not only led India across the nuclear rubicon overtly but also worked to secure international legitimacy in the nuclear domain.

The February 2026 New Delhi AI Impact Summit is expected to reorient the global conversation on AI from principles to their practical, tangible impact.