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
Donald Trump’s inadvertent decision has not only triggered a temporary truce between two cantankerous neighbours, but also demonstrated that India is a key player in the region that can sustain its interests independently
The harm done to America’s credibility and its relations with international partners could be costly over the long run. Over time, more US businesses and consumers will start to realise how much better off they would be without the tariffs
At the core of the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal is Armenia’s nod to a long-term lease to the US for the Trump Route corridor, giving Washington strategic and economic leverage in the region traditionally dominated by Moscow
Sudan is on the brink of another partition amid famine, hunger, displacement and disease; world powers have turned a blind eye, distracted by other conflicts and complicit through arms sales
Deterrence works only when the adversary knows you have both the will and the capability to finish the fight if pushed. Agni-V leaves no doubt on either
Pakistan itself has been here before — smothered with hugs and kisses when considered useful to American interests and unceremoniously dumped when no longer needed. Only Munir can be delusional enough to believe it will be different this time
The world’s oldest and largest democracies — natural partners — are drifting apart, not out of necessity, but because one leader believes he can force the world to follow his tune. India certainly won’t
The success of a revived RIC hinges on a credible de-escalation of border tensions and a genuine commitment to dialogue
The tariff shock is not Donald Trump’s miscalculation—it speaks of his political folly and policy myopia
In standing firm, India not only asserts its sovereignty but also signals a larger shift in the global order, where nations of the Global South are increasingly unwilling to be coerced into choosing sides in conflicts not of their making
Pakistan has never fully accepted Bangladesh’s independence, and its actions since 1971 prove it remains a persistent adversary of the country’s sovereignty
The message is clear: India will engage, but on its terms; it will negotiate, but from a position of strength. The US tariffs may have triggered this latest flurry of activity, but the deeper motivation is strategic
The political and economic gain for the Trump presidency has negative consequences for the United States