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How Looming US Sanctions Test India

The passage of the Lindsey Graham Act in the House and Senate allows President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on exports from India to...

18.09.2026 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Episodic Summitry Alone Cannot Reset India-China Relations

Agreements are reached to facilitate meetings between leaders ahead of multilateral summits, but often don't move much beyond that.

14.09.2026 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

Restrictions on Foreign Fund Flow to Christian Organizations in India Complicate India-US Ties

If the row over India’s proposed amendment of the FCRA persists alongside other irritants, the trade deal will remain in limbo for the foreseeable...

14.08.2026 10

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Rushali Saha

Clashes Erupt at Susta Along India-Nepal Border

India and Nepal have settled almost 98 percent of their border. Differences over Kalapani and Susta have proven difficult to resolve.

06.08.2026 10

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

India and Australia Are Reshaping What It Means To Be Strategic Partners

Amid power shifts in the Indo-Pacific, there is greater realization in both countries of each other’s value as a stable, reliable partner.

10.07.2026 20

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

India, Indonesia Put in Place a Blueprint for a Durable Strategic Partnership

The highlight of the Indian prime minister's visit to Indonesia was the finalization of a long-pending agreement on the supply of BrahMos missile...

08.07.2026 20

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

A Diplomatic Row Roils India-Bangladesh Relations Yet Again

While Delhi’s ties with Dhaka are hit by one hiccup after another, Bangladesh's PM Tarique Rahman is set to visit China next week.

18.06.2026 20

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

How Myanmar Fits Into India’s Troubled Neighborhood Policy

Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to India may help Delhi seal deals with the military-backed government. But it has angered pro-democracy forces in Myanmar.

05.06.2026 20

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

What Does Quad’s New Surveillance Initiative Mean for Indian Ocean Security?

An Indian Ocean-focused initiative is welcome. But it will need to support a democratic information-sharing culture, if it is to attract participation...

29.05.2026 20

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

What Does a ‘Constructive’ China-US Relationship Mean for India?

As things stand, Trump’s hopes for a G-2 remain elusive. This leaves New Delhi with enough room to maneuver diplomatically.

19.05.2026 20

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha

India’s Hormuz Dilemma Is Not Yet Over

New Delhi, which supports UNCLOS, is reportedly uncomfortable with Iran’s plan to levy a toll on every ship that passes the Strait of Hormuz.

10.04.2026 20

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Rushali Saha

Are India-US Ties Really Back on Track?

Despite high-level meetings and a Modi-Trump phone call in March, the ground reality reveals that a reset in relations remains elusive.

30.03.2026 30

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Rushali Saha

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 40

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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 40

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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 30

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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 30

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 30

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 50

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 40

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 40

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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 30

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 30

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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 40

The Diplomat

Rushali Saha