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Gulf War 3.0: How Is India Securing Its Oil Supplies?

India’s limited reserves, thin domestic production capacity, and mounting oil import dependence leave it extremely vulnerable should the war in West...

16.03.2026 9

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Chagos Conundrum Complicates India’s Indian Ocean Outreach

India played an important behind-the-scenes role in brokering the U.K.-Mauritius deal over the Chagos Archipelago. Trump has now criticized that deal.

25.02.2026 9

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Did Trump Jump the Gun With the US-India Trade Deal Announcement?

India and the U.S. seem to have agreed only on a framework to address the reciprocal tariff agreement. More work lies ahead for a full trade...

04.02.2026 7

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Moving the Australia-India Maritime Partnership Forward Through Coast Guard Cooperation

Institutionalizing engagements across their coast guard agencies can help strengthen the maritime security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.

02.02.2026 7

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

India-EU FTA: Some Challenges Ahead, but Strategic Signal Is Clear

Described as the "mother of all deals," this is the largest trade agreement that the EU and India have ever concluded.

30.01.2026 6

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Trump’s Iran-related Sanctions Are Complicating India’s Multi-alignment Policy

A looming test for Delhi's diplomacy will be its handling of the possible impact of U.S. tariffs on the Chabahar Port project.

17.01.2026 20

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Can the US Help Prevent an Escalation in India-Pakistan Tensions?

If Washington can leverage the newfound momentum in its ties with Islamabad to prevent destabilizing behavior, it can play a productive role.

18.11.2025 9

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

From Ambition to Action: Rajnath Singh’s Visit Deepens Australia-India Ties

The Indian defense minister’s visit to Canberra underscores that New Delhi is committed to building ties with its Indo-Pacific partners.

14.10.2025 9

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defense Agreement Tests India’s Gulf Balancing Act

Riyadh may not want to get entangled in Pakistan’s disputes with India. But the pact should worry New Delhi.

23.09.2025 6

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

India’s Diplomatic Outreach in the US Beyond the White House

Despite Trump’s propensity to turn U.S. diplomacy into a “one-man reality show,” there are several actors who determine the dynamics of the...

09.09.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Differences in Language on Taiwan Reflect Persistence of China-India Mistrust

According to the Chinese readout, the Indian foreign minister said that “Taiwan is a part of China.” However, Jaishankar’s opening remarks made...

26.08.2025 7

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Rushali Saha

How India Could Capitalize on Trump’s Trade Moves

This is an opportunity for New Delhi to make strategic choices that don’t compromise its national interests, and to showcase its commitment to...

13.08.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

How Will New Delhi Navigate the Dalai Lama Succession Row?

The decision regarding the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is inherently political and intricately linked with the Sino-Indian border dispute.

12.07.2025 7

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Why a Reset in Canada-India Ties Remains Elusive

The future of the relationship will depend on whether they can discuss security concerns without overwhelming the bilateral relationship.

25.06.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

The U.S. Factor in the Russia-India-China Troika’s Revival

Can India convince Russia that its Indo-Pacific vision is independent of that of the US and compatible with Putin’s concept of a Greater Eurasia?

09.06.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Have Bangladesh-India Ties Reached a Point of No Return?

Relations have hit a new low with Dhaka abruptly canceling a $21 million contract for an advanced ocean-going tug.

30.05.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Are India-U.S. Relations Entering a Difficult Phase?

At a media briefing on May 13, India’s Ministry of External Affairs dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of having...

23.05.2025 10

South Asian Voices

Rushali Saha

Decoding India’s Outreach to the Taliban

China is facilitating improved ties between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which is sure to generate anxieties in New Delhi.

22.05.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Are India-US Relations Entering a Difficult Phase?

Trump’s re-hyphenation of New Delhi and Islamabad – a reversal of the de-hyphenation policy started by Bush – is a serious setback to the...

17.05.2025 8

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Rushali Saha

Pahalgam Attack Tests West Asian Countries’ Neutrality

As the space for bilateral diplomacy shrinks, many in New Delhi will interpret the neutrality of third-party countries as a pro-Pakistan position.

01.05.2025 7

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

India and Canada Eye Resetting Relations

A rapprochement will not be easy or swift. Canadian public support for an FTA with India is low.

08.04.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Will India Join the Squad?

If the grouping’s scope and agenda are restructured to focus on soft security issues, such as maritime safety, New Delhi might be more interested.

27.03.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Are India-UK Ties on Track to Achieve Vision 2030?

Recent developments on the defense and security front confirm the positive momentum in bilateral ties. But practical steps in difficult areas are...

14.03.2025 8

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Is the Elevation of India-Qatar Ties to a Strategic Partnership More a Reflection of Aspirations?

Defense cooperation was barely mentioned during the visit of Qatar’s amir to India. Overall, there is little to suggest that underlying differences...

21.02.2025 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Modi-Trump Meeting: Promising Developments, Good Optics, But Challenges Remain

No mention was made of a possible sanctions waiver for India’s development of Iran’s Chabahar port, which India secured from the U.S. during Trump...

17.02.2025 6

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Rushali Saha

Long and Winding Road to Restoring Trust in China-India Relations

The statements issued by the two sides after the recent meeting in Beijing revealed subtle differences, which does not bode well.

03.02.2025 9

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Will Recent US Sanctions on Russian Oil Trigger an Oil Crisis in India?

It presents India with a challenge but also an opportunity to diversify its oil imports.

23.01.2025 8

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Will India-Indonesia Ties Take a Leap Forward in 2025?

Earlier this month, the Indonesian President’s Office confirmed that President Prabowo Subianto had accepted an invitation to be the chief guest at...

31.12.2024 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha