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Positive Momentum

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, held in August-September 2025, has emerged as a turning point for India’s foreign...

06.09.2025 40

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Emerging Faultlines

The return of Donald Trump to the White House has dramatically reshaped the global geopolitical landscape, particularly in the realms of trade and...

25.08.2025 10

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Strategic assertion

In a bold move that marks a decisive shift in India’s strategic calculus, the government has revived the long-stalled Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power...

11.08.2025 9

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Strategic reset

The visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Maldives on 25-26 July 2025, marks a defining moment in the recalibration of India-Maldives...

03.08.2025 10

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Re-engagement risks

The recent high-level visits of Pakistan’s top military leadership to the United States ~ first by Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and then Air...

16.07.2025 10

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Path to a reset?

The re-election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States has once again thrown global geopolitics into flux. Known for his unorthodox...

28.04.2025 20

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A reset in ties

Against a backdrop of rapidly deteriorating relations between India and Bangladesh, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent visit to Dhaka...

21.12.2024 4

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The Foreign Hand

In a region fraught with challenges, Bangladesh under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership emerged as a beacon of stability for India. Her regime not only...

25.08.2024 3

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Diplomacy around a contentious river

India and Bangladesh share 54 rivers, making water-sharing a critical and complex issue, as both countries rely heavily on these waters. The...

01.08.2024 2

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