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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury

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India’s Strategic Challenge: Smart Defense Spending And Diplomacy Key To Countering China’s Rise

India’s Strategic Challenge: Smart Defense Spending And Diplomacy Key To Countering China’s Rise

India must prioritize smart defense spending and strategic diplomacy to counter China's growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific. Strengthening...

05.02.2025 10

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India’s Trumpian Dilemma: Navigating Trade, Tariffs And Global Alliances

Trump’s return forces India to weigh trade dependencies, strategic ties, and geopolitical risks.

21.01.2025 20

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Myanmar Conflict Shadow Falls On Hindus & Minorities

A New Year’s Eve drone attack killed seven civilians and injured four at a Hindu temple near Myanmar’s Bago Region’s Phyu Town, according to Arakan...

06.01.2025 10

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Priyanka Gandhi’s Bags: A Diplomatic Nod To Palestine And Bangladesh Minorities

Priyanka Gandhi’s symbolic bags echo Indira’s legacy, addressing global issues while shaping her own image.

24.12.2024 3

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Will Misri Be Able To Solve The Mess In Bangladesh?

Despite the regime change and the shrill rhetoric on both sides, that India still has friends in Dhaka among common people is good news for us

09.12.2024 5

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Manipur Is Still Burning And Mainland India Ignores It At Its Peril

An average Indian probably knows the results of the latest cricket match better than why there is a conflict going on in Manipur

25.11.2024 4

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Will There Be A Trumpian Effect On Dhaka’s Politics?

Trump’s disruptive message created a sensation in Dhaka with commentators, politicians and diplomats scurrying to change sides and stances

11.11.2024 4

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Iran-Israel Conflict: A Difficult Tightrope Walk For India

The danger for India lies in either getting sucked into the vortex of war by seemingly favouring one or the other side or being sidelined by both

28.10.2024 2

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Manipur: As Ethnic Violence Surges, It’s Time To Bring Both Sides To The Peace Table

It is time India got its act together in the Northeast and doused the many local fires to present a united front in the region

30.09.2024 3

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The Bangladesh Conundrum: India Needs To Tread Carefully Yet Purposefully In Its Difficult And Troubled Neighbourhood

We need come up with a renewed diplomatic effort for ordinary Bangladeshis to be invested in India. Diplomacy and safeguards have to go hand in hand

16.09.2024 8

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Nepal: In The Himalayas, The Dragon And The Elephant Joust For Influence

Popular perception that India is a ‘regional bully’ abounds because of a number of ticklish issues which have cropped up between the two nations

02.09.2024 2

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Is India Staring At A Friendless Neighbourhood Or Is There A Glimmer Of Hope For Its Diplomacy?

There are signs that the dark clouds may part and India may yet make headway with its Neighbourhood policy

19.08.2024 2

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Chimera Of Falling Prices & Reality Of House Budget

The inflation rate has slowed down to 3.54 per cent in July, lower than the RBI’s baseline target of keeping inflation below 4 per cent. The food...

13.08.2024 2

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Bangladesh Has Changed Its Rulers, Should Its Neighbours Be Worried?

August has always been a cruel month for the Rehman family. Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, the founding father of Bangladesh was killed in a military coup...

06.08.2024 2

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Bangladesh Has Changed Its Rulers – Should Its Neighbours Be Worried?

Bangladesh may well follow Sri Lanka in sinking into a Chinese debt trap and be forced to give away strategic ports and economic zones to the...

06.08.2024 20

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Will Balochistan Protests Disrupt China’s Economic Plans In Pakistan?

China has been building the strategic port at Gwadar to pipe oil and gas from the Middle East to Xinjiang, thus avoiding the long route through the...

05.08.2024 2

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Splurge Or Consolidate

The night before the budget is possibly any finance minister’s most harrowing time. The hard work is all done by then. However, the doubts on...

23.07.2024 1

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The Rising Tide Of Anger On Bangladesh’s Streets Should Worry India

Both New Delhi and other powerful nations with interest in the region should realise that a Bangladesh hosting Chinese interests, possibly naval...

22.07.2024 2

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