Expert Explains | Why US and Iran are stuck in the threats-talks circle

For the US, nuclear programme negotiations are distinct from the ceasefire talks. For Iran, they are inextricably linked.
US-Iran diplomatic road long, arduous but why ‘grand bargain’ remains the goal

Recent reports suggest that both the US and Iran are exploring steps that will allow each to claim early gains while preserving leverage for subsequent stages. This, of course, is […]
C Raja Mohan writes: Costs of permanent revolution are catching up with Tehran

Four dynamics — rigidity, fracture, decay, and war — do not operate in isolation. They reinforce one another. Within this tightening vice, Iran’s room for strategic manoeuvre is shrinking
India and South Korea align for the long term

Historically, ideological divergence prevented Delhi and Seoul from getting closer. The contrasting worldviews of Syngman Rhee and Jawaharlal Nehru were hurdles to cooperation
President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India: Opening new chapters

Discussions focused on boosting shipbuilding, AI, defence, and critical technologies, targeting USD 50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.
Why South Korean president’s visit to India matters