Opinion

The ‘special and privileged partnership’ between India and Russia since its formative years has navigated through global complexities and geopolitical dynamics in international relations. The bilateral relations have evolved over …

Over the last decade and more, India has undergone a profound transformation in the three pillars of national security — food security, energy security, and defence security. Once grappling with …

The India-Singapore relationship is evolving into a deepening partnership, in which New Delhi is re-crafting its diplomacy to serve a clear economic and strategic purpose in today’s uncertain world. In …

In certain circles in New Delhi, you hear a flattering comparison: India, the argument goes, is learning from Israel — the nimble security state, the innovator in defense technology, the …

Over the past decade, India has emerged as a global exemplar in large-scale poverty reduction. Anchored in sustained economic growth, robust welfare systems, and the strategic use of technology, the …

In 2011, when the World Bank began tracking account ownership, less than half of Indian adults had one. Banking was a privilege of the urban middle class; for hundreds of …

Ghana has historically been an anchor of Indian enterprise and diplomacy on the African continent. New Delhi and Accra formalised ties in 1957. At the time, their partnership was grounded in shared …

The escalating India-US tariff dispute marks a significant juncture in global trade dynamics. The US imposing a 50% tariff on key Indian exports represents the usage of economic coercion as …

When Pakistan signed its minerals and mining deal with the United States, officials in Islamabad may have considered it an economic breakthrough, a way to court American capital and diversify …

The recent development in India-Maldives relations holds an essential strategic move in India’s foreign policy. Along with a goodwill gesture, it signifies India’s reassertion of primacy in the Indian Ocean, …

Political scientists often complain they don’t know what Donald Trump will do next. The truth is – neither does Trump. But as his second term unfolds, a dangerous pattern is …

In July 2025, the Indian Army announced a sweeping reorganization, signaling the most ambitious modernization drive in decades. Under the shadow of escalating border threats and following the tragic Pahalgam …

When US President Donald Trump described India’s economy as “dead,” his words weren’t just diplomatically jarring — they were flatly disconnected from economic reality. Trump’s post, seemingly aimed at criticizing …

In the face of mounting global challenges—from climate change and food insecurity to fragile supply chains and growing populations—the agricultural partnership between India and Africa has taken on renewed significance. …

The recent launch of the NISAR satellite, a bold joint venture between NASA and ISRO, marks a milestone in international scientific cooperation—one that stands out for its ambition and transformative …

In a year marked by shifting geopolitical currents, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Maldives is more than just a ceremonial milestone—it reflects a strategic recalibration in …

The government’s release of the first monthly bulletin from the Periodic Labour Force Survey earlier this year marked a renewed commitment to understanding India’s employment landscape. But beyond the numbers, …

Two months after nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan clashed, global attention remains fixated on the fragility of the ceasefire. Yet an important front often goes unnoticed: the massive economic future …

As AfPak simmers, there is considerable speculation that secular Baloch rebels and the anti-Pakistan Islamists under the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) banner maybe, for now, passively collaborating with each. To weigh …

As the Qatar brokered cease-fire between Israel and Hamas collapses, military analysts speculate over the longevity of renewed offensives by Israeli Defence Forces.  As the days proceed, all eyes are …

With the two years of Taliban reign, experts deliberate whether Afghanistan would remain a state providing safe havens to terror factions in the years ahead. Some apprehensions were confirmed, when …