Website articles (14) Courtesy: National Herald
19 May 2025

Diplomatic dimensions of post-Pahalgam developments

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The 18 day period between 22 April, the day of the Pahalgam attack, and 10 May, when Operation Sindoor was suspended, as an understanding was reached to stop firing, presents an unforgettable chapter in India-Pakistan relations. The diplomatic facets of the crisis reveal how key stakeholders reacted to the India-Pakistan conflict and how India’s diplomatic machine coped with it. It also sheds light on what changes India might need to introduce to its diplomatic strategy in the future.

Website articles (5) Courtesy: PTI
9 May 2025

Three messages from Operation Sindoor

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Operation Sindoor conveyed three messages: First, to Pakistan that it will have to bear the consequences of continuing to support terrorism. Second, to terrorists, that Bharat will inflict the same pain, if not more, than they inflict on Indian citizens. Third, to the world, that Bharat is resolute in responding to terrorism in a “measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible” manner.

Website articles (3) Courtesy: Agence France-Presse
8 May 2025

How China can assist Pakistan post Pahalgam

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India-China relations, undergoing a thaw since October 2024, have been slow to mend. In this scenario it is worth examining what assistance China can give Pakistan in case of military action by India, post Pahalgam. The state of play on the India-China border will also have a major implication for this.

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17 April 2025

Stepping up the trade talk with Vance

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U.S. President Donald Trump is determined that India lower tariffs on American imports. He is sending his top representatives to communicate with officials in New Delhi before his own arrival in the Indian capital, aiming to finalize the proposed bilateral trade agreement.

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10 April 2025

A changed India-Russia equation

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Three years into the war with Ukraine, Russia has adapted to the changed economic scenario. It’s an ideal time for India and Russia to step up their economic engagement, especially as India seeks resources in energy and critical minerals for growth. However, Indian companies are wary of using these opportunities and are missing out on access to the world’s larges and most mineral-rich region.

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3 April 2025

Myanmar’s multiple stakeholders for aid

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The March 28 earthquake in Myanmar has devastated a country already in civil war. Multiple groupings and militias now occupy different parts of Myanmar, leaving its neighbours and the international community concerned about which stakeholder to engage with for provision of humanitarian relief, particularly those areas beyond the writ of the ruling military. What can India do to help?

Courtesy: Hindustan Times
3 April 2025

Indian Ocean: Stakes, Challenges and the way forward

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The Indo-Pacific region is vital to India’s security and economic development. With escalating threats and geopolitical competition in the region, India is seeking a favourable position through its bilateral ties with countries like Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Australia and the U.S. and special attention must be paid to the various plurilateral groupings India is a part of, to manage future issues.

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27 March 2025

Is U.S. reset with Russia due to the China factor?

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U.S. President Trump is prioritising strategic competition with China and seeking stability with Russia. This approach involves sanctions relief, sidelining Ukraine, and fostering economic ties with Moscow to weaken its reliance on China and reshape global power dynamics. Europe is divided on the outreach to Russia, but the U.S. wants to leverage energy markets and investment opportunities to expand its influence over Moscow.

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20 March 2025

PM Modi in Mauritius

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Mauritius reinforced the strategic partnership between the two nations amid growing geopolitical competition in the Indian Ocean. The visit introduced the Mahasagar vision for regional security and growth while advancing cooperation in trade, defence, digital infrastructure, and people-to-people ties. With the shared historical, cultural, and economic ties, Mauritius remains pivotal to India’s Indo-Pacific strategy.