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Somen Chatterjee

Somen Chatterjee

Dr. Somen Chatterjee is a leading Indian policy analyst and Asia expert with over 12 years of experience in strategic studies and regional diplomacy. He earned his PhD in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University and has been a visiting scholar at premier Indian institutions.

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    Wiring the Future: How ECMS Is Powering the Electronics Boom

    by Somen Chatterjee February 13, 2026
    by Somen Chatterjee February 13, 2026

    India’s electronics manufacturing industry has entered a transformative phase driven by strong policy initiatives and sustained investment. The Union Budget 2026–27 significantly enhanced the outlay for the Electronics Components Manufacturing …

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    India and GCC Ink Path to a Landmark FTA

    by Somen Chatterjee February 6, 2026
    by Somen Chatterjee February 6, 2026

    The signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) yesterday marks a pivotal moment in one of …

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    What the EU–India Free Trade Agreement Delivers: Trade, Services, Digital, Sustainability and Beyond

    by Somen Chatterjee January 28, 2026
    by Somen Chatterjee January 28, 2026

    The EU–India Free Trade Agreement represents a landmark step in deepening one of the world’s most significant economic partnerships, creating a comprehensive and modern framework that goes far beyond traditional …

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    $200 Billion Dream & Defence Pact: Key Wins from UAE President’s Whirlwind India Visit

    by Somen Chatterjee January 21, 2026
    by Somen Chatterjee January 21, 2026

    In a display of exceptional diplomatic warmth and strategic alignment, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan made a whirlwind three-hour visit to New Delhi on January …

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    A Boost for Exports and MSMEs: Inside the India–Oman CEPA

    by Somen Chatterjee January 15, 2026
    by Somen Chatterjee January 15, 2026

    The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) represents a significant milestone in India’s expanding network of deep trade agreements. Unlike traditional free trade agreements that focus narrowly on tariff reductions, …

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    German Chancellor Merz’s India Overture: Kites, Submarines and EU Trade Breakthrough

    by Somen Chatterjee January 14, 2026
    by Somen Chatterjee January 14, 2026

    Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz has used his first official visit to India to signal that Berlin now sees New Delhi as a central partner for trade, technology and security …

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    SHANTI Bill and the Next Chapter of Nuclear Growth

    by Somen Chatterjee December 21, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee December 21, 2025

    India’s SHANTI Bill represents the most significant modernisation of the country’s nuclear framework since Independence, aligning energy policy with the scale of India’s climate, development and industrial ambitions. By consolidating …

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    Horn of Africa to Gulf Anchor: A Blueprint for a Multipolar India

    by Somen Chatterjee December 16, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee December 16, 2025

    Indian PM Narendra Modi’s three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from December 15–18 is less about bilateral atmospherics and more about locking in India’s place in the rapidly reordering …

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    From Arms to Agritech: How India and Israel Are Rewiring Their Partnership

    by Somen Chatterjee November 29, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee November 29, 2025

    India–Israel ties are entering a new phase defined by trade talks, technology partnerships, and strategic coordination that now stretch well beyond the symbolism of high-level visits. Indian Minister of Commerce …

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    AUKUS is Back; But the Indo-Pacific Needs More Than Submarines

    by Somen Chatterjee November 20, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee November 20, 2025

    The Indo-Pacific is entering a volatile new phase—and Washington’s allies are bracing for impact. As the White House reassesses long-standing security commitments, it has collided with a region where China’s …

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    Trade Deal in Sight: What the India-US Deal Means

    by Somen Chatterjee November 18, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee November 18, 2025

    The recent developments in the India-US trade deal signal encouraging progress and a likely breakthrough by the end of 2025, after months of stalled negotiations and trade frictions. The talks …

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    Green Hydrogen to Semiconductors: India-Belgium Pact Sets Innovation Agenda

    by Somen Chatterjee November 6, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee November 6, 2025

    The third round of India-Belgium Foreign Office Consultations was held on November 4, 2025, in Brussels, marking a significant step in the ongoing deepening of bilateral ties between the two …

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    Pakistan’s Generals and Their Eternal Delusions of Grandeur

    by Somen Chatterjee October 24, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee October 24, 2025

    Asim Munir’s rise to Field Marshal and his enduring dominance over Pakistan’s political and institutional landscape mark not a renaissance of national strength but a deepening of a historic pathology …

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    India-Australia Forge Stronger Maritime Security Bonds for Indo-Pacific Stability

    by Somen Chatterjee October 10, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee October 10, 2025

    India and Australia have significantly deepened their maritime security ties with the signing of a new mutual maritime security framework during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Australia on October …

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    India-Qatar Trade Boom: Road to $30 Billion Partnership

    by Somen Chatterjee October 7, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee October 7, 2025

    India is aggressively pursuing a strategy to double its trade with Qatar, aiming to boost bilateral trade from around $14 billion to $30 billion by the year 2030. This initiative …

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    Voices From POK: Rebellion, Repression, and the Fight for Dignity

    by Somen Chatterjee October 3, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee October 3, 2025

    The present situation in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) reflects a deepening crisis marked by widespread protests, violent crackdowns, and a severe failure of the Pakistani state to safeguard the population and …

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    The Road to a Global Rupee

    by Somen Chatterjee October 2, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee October 2, 2025

    The Reserve Bank of India’s latest set of measures to promote the internationalisation of the rupee signal both ambition and pragmatism. They seek to chip away at the structural dominance …

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    Decoding Trump’s $100k H-1B Overhaul for Indians in America and Beyond

    by Somen Chatterjee September 21, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee September 21, 2025

    Donald Trump’s latest announcement on H-1B visa policy marks one of the most significant shifts in U.S. immigration and workforce strategy in decades. With the imposition of an unprecedented $100,000 …

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    US-India Move Toward Mutually Beneficial Trade Talks

    by Somen Chatterjee September 18, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee September 18, 2025

    The recent resumption of US-India trade talks in September 2025 marks a significant turning point for bilateral relations, with positive undertones and hopes for a mutually beneficial agreement. Following months …

  • Opinion

    Nepal’s Social Media Ban Has Unleashed a Generation’s Fury – And Toppled Its Prime Minister

    by Somen Chatterjee September 10, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee September 10, 2025

    When the Oli government in Nepal decided to ban 26 social media platforms last week, it likely imagined a swift compliance battle with tech companies and perhaps a few murmurs …

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    Railways to Renewables: India and Bhutan Chart a Modern Partnership

    by Somen Chatterjee September 7, 2025
    by Somen Chatterjee September 7, 2025

    India and Bhutan have deepened their already strong, time-tested partnership in 2024–2025 through a series of significant political, economic, connectivity, and cultural initiatives, as highlighted during the recent official visit of Bhutanese …

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