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.

Mark Carney Win Courtesy: AFP
30 April 2025

Canada’s challenges ahead

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The victory of Mark Carney and the Liberals in the Canadian elections is a turnaround from the party's diminished position just four months ago. The former banker's campaign ran on a strong, independent Canada able to stand up to the new U.S. administration’s tariff provocations. Now come the challenges. The Carney government has much work to do in rebuilding ties abroad and bridging Canada's internal divisions.

PM Modi alongside other BIMSTEC leaders at 6th BIMSTEC Summit Courtesy: ANI
10 April 2025

BIMSTEC: Vision vs Reality

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The 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on April 4, 2025 saw progress for the organisation, such as the adoption of a ‘Vision 2030’ plan outlining its goals till 2030. In other areas, the grouping continues to lag. BIMSTEC must watch for potential challenges to its future as it seeks to bridge the gaps.

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.

Quad meeting Courtesy: X
13 February 2025

Where is the Quad heading in 2025?

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The first plurilateral meeting attended by new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the Quad, a day after assuming office. The meeting reinforced the commitment to the Indo-Pacific but with the change in government, the Quad's trajectory in 2025 remains a question. Part of the answer lies in its past interactions, while the rest depends on how the U.S. and India will approach China.

X PRABOWO Courtesy: X (@rashtrapatibhvn)
30 January 2025

Decisive moment in India-Indonesia ties

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India hosted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on a four-day state visit and as chief guest for its 76th Republic Day. The bilateral is now going beyond civilisational commonalities. Tourism, trade and connectivity are central themes, as is defence and maritime security cooperation with India. A robust India-Indonesia partnership can help both nations achieve shared goals in the Indo-Pacific.