Four-and-a-half years after the junta retook control, Myanmar appears to be a collapsed state
While the American media highlighted that the US measures against India could backfire by driving up inflation on everyday essentials, European publications described the additional tariffs as strategic self-harm by Washington
The India-Japan relationship has always carried potential; today, it carries responsibility. The future of the Indo-Pacific will, in no small measure, depend on how effectively Delhi and Tokyo can turn congruence into action
While US President Donald Trump may claim that he has ended the decades of conflict in Congo and would want American companies to take advantage of DRC’s huge mineral wealth, the recent developments question the claim
If Trump continues to rely on advisers like Navarro—a proven manipulator who once invented an ‘expert’ to validate his theories and now advances the fiction that Ukraine is ‘Modi’s war’—the damage to Bharat-US relations could be lasting and irreversible
To counter any Chinese misadventures, which remain localised and likely, the Indian armed forces need to restructure themselves into theatre commands at the earliest
This trip of the prime minister amid strained India-US ties reflects India's complex strategy of balancing its rivalry with China and strengthening its partnership with Japan
India must remain cautious of China’s overtures and step up its strategic and diplomatic engagement in Afghanistan
If Washington persists with its ‘America First’ trade stance, New Delhi may be compelled to adopt an ‘India First’ realpolitik approach — ensuring its defence preparedness remains uncompromised
For India, engaging with new Brics members is more than expanding alliances — it is about redefining global governance
Addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex and deeply challenging issue with no single, agreed-upon solution
Donald Trump’s has highlighted the decades-old pro-Pakistan bias ingrained in American foreign policy
Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports threaten US consumers first, but India under Narendra Modi is ready to respond with resilience, strategy and renewed global partnerships
Not only have the BRICS nations surpassed the G7 economies, they are growing at a faster annual pace
Gor’s appointment underscores his role as a political loyalist rather than a seasoned envoy with the acumen to shape Bharat-US ties through diplomatic interventions
For Russia-India-China trilateral to succeed, India remains a key player, and its sensitivities about Chinese actions have to be assuaged
India can burnish its reputation as an investment-friendly destination by pushing for FDIs in more sectors like insurance and tobacco
Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi’s words clearly indicate that China is not willing to treat India as an equal and accord it the respect it deserves
Relations with the US are the most consequential for India. It is essential for both the US and India to salvage them and bring them back to the earlier path of upward growth and trajectory
Republican Haley’s comments highlight the crossroads in Indo-American relations. Choosing cooperation over friction could reset the partnership for another generation
When operationalised and deployed, ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ will be a crucial pillar of India’s defence, blending cutting-edge indigenous technology to counter emerging aerial threats in an increasingly complex security landscape
Gor’s appointment should be seen more as a setback to New Delhi. It signals a quiet burial of America’s Indo-Pacific strategy that pivots on Indian exceptionalism in the region
Amartya Sen’s battle is less about principles and more about his deep-seated dislike for Naya Bharat in general and Narendra Modi in particular
With an economy heavily dependent on pilgrim and tourist traffic, Uttarakhand has long witnessed a debate between development and environment preservation
Media inputs, deepening defence deals with Azerbaijan, Sharif’s military-linked warlike statements, the announcement to create an exclusive Army Rocket Force and other related developments make it increasingly clear that Pakistan is embracing military jingoism
The Chinese President’s recent visit to Lhasa to mark sixty years of the Tibet Autonomous Region was high on pomp and show—but the lingering question remains: do Tibetans really have a choice?
Even though the wide-ranging India-US relationship will surely stabilise in times to come, it will leave a bitter taste and will indeed make Indian policymakers wiser and smarter
Behind the veneer of economic development and infrastructure lies a more troubling reality of Beijing’s likely enabling of Islamist extremism and its strategic use of Bangladesh as a pawn in its grander geopolitical game
The new deal raises questions about the future of India-Armenia defence relations, however many of Trump’s initiatives have historically been volatile and fragile in nature, and whether this pact will endure remains uncertain
The DG ISPR’s denial of Field Marshal Asim Munir's interview with journalist Sohail Warraich comes in the wake of a Supreme Court verdict on August 21 in which Imran Khan was allowed bail in eight cases pertaining to the May 9, 2023, violence in Lahore and other places