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5 November 2026

Top 55 Think Tanks In the World

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Gateway House has been named among the top 55 organisations in On Think Tanks’ Think Tanks to Watch 2026, announced on November 4. The peer-recognition initiative highlights noteworthy practices and contributions across the global think tank community. This recognition reflects Gateway House’s sustained research and scholarship, its ability to produce and disseminate rigorous research and ideas, stimulate public debate on India’s foreign policy choices, and develop international partnerships.

Pakistan PMO X Courtesy: Pakistan PMO / X
4 November 2026

Maldives practices multi-alignment

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The recent Maldivian President Muizzu’s state visit to Pakistan has drawn attention in India. What is the Maldives signalling? Since taking office in 2023, Muizzu has pursued a ‘Maldives First’ policy, while recognising India’s importance despite the ‘India Out’ campaign that he led. Its ties with Pakistan reflect multi-alignment, shaped by geography and Islamic affinity. India must devise a strategy to deepen its engagement with the Maldives.

IANS Courtesy: X/ @NationPress
29 October 2026

Energy diplomacy to reset India-U.S. ties?

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 20 to 22 reflected a new dimension to the India-U.S. bilateral: economic diplomacy. Referring to India as “a refining superpower” showed how global energy trends have impacted the U.S., whose national interest dictates a deeper energy cooperation with India. The two sides still remain apart on Pakistan, China, Iran, tariffs, and BRICS.

PM Lula Courtesy: Reuters / Ueslei Marcelino
29 October 2026

Be Dynamic, Be Like Brazil

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Brazil’s October 25, 2026, elections witnessed President Lula win a fourth term, at a crucial time when Brasília is navigating a fragmenting global trade order. In this chapter of the KEMP Report 2026, Foreign Trade Secretary Tatiana Prazeres explores Brazil’s dual-track approach: expanding bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements while supporting multilateral trade reform. Brazil demonstrates how middle powers can strengthen resilience and preserve strategic flexibility.

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomes members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community from northeastern India. Courtesy: @IsraeliPM / X
27 October 2026

India’s Northeast Jews prepare for Israel

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Israel's national elections took place on October 27, 2026. Among the tasks for the new government is a $29 million programme to resettle India's 6,000 remaining Bnei Menashe Jews in Israel. These Jews from Mizoram and Manipur trace their descent to the Lost Tribes of the ancient Biblical Kingdom of Israel. They will join Israel's 85,000-strong Indian-origin Jewish community, strengthening the 'living bridge' connecting the two nations.

India-ASEAN Courtesy: Gateway House
26 October 2026

India and ASEAN get new momentum

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As Prime Minister Modi heads to the ASEAN and East Asia Summits in Manila, India-ASEAN cooperation has gained fresh momentum in 2026, the Year of Maritime Cooperation. Joint naval exercises, new subsea cables linking India to Southeast Asian hubs, and growing information-sharing are turning geography into a practical partnership. The real test, however, is trade, where the review of the India-ASEAN FTA remains unfinished.

Tarushi Aswani / Al Jazeera Courtesy: Tarushi Aswani / Al Jazeera
22 October 2026

Ladakh awaits statehood

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Ladakh is getting new districts, even a new High Court bench, but not the statehood it was promised by the Indian government when Article 370 and 35A were abrogated in August 2019. Seven years later, locals are restless and New Delhi has yet to find a permanent solution by way of a Constitutional guarantee.

Dr Homi Bhabha explaining the TIFR building model to Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. To the left of Dr Bhabha is JRD Tata and his wife Thelma Tata is standing beside Pandit Nehru. Courtesy: TATA
22 October 2026

TIFR and the Tata Trust

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The tussle between the directors on the Tata Sons’ board has drawn attention to the company’s largest shareholder: the Tata Trusts. The Trusts hold a 66% stake in Tata Sons and have pushed back against diluting it through a public listing. A look at the vision for and establishment of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Bombay, supported by the Trusts, underscores the pioneering philanthropy the Tatas always practised.

Interviews
Envoy Excellency Courtesy: Envoy Excellency
21 October 2026

Belarus wants to build in India

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Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov visited New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit in September 2026. Belarus, an official BRICS partner country, wants full membership and counts on India’s support. In an interview with Gateway House’s Ajay Kamalakaran, Minsk’s envoy to India Ambassador Mikhail Kasko, outlines how Belarus hopes to deepen bilateral ties with India, from pharma to technology transfer, assembly plants, student exchanges and tourism.

Website articles - 2026-10-19T163747.168 Courtesy: Gateway House
19 October 2026

Jaishankar’s outreach in Africa

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The visit of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to three African countries – Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia – from October 6 to 10 was an important step in imparting fresh momentum to bilateral relations with these countries. It also drew public attention to the imperative of continuing the multi-dimensional partnership between India and Africa.