BJP’s Eastern mandate could help New Delhi open new foreign policy doors in region

Elections have political consequences; when they occur in border states, they also have foreign policy implications. Divergences between the Centre and border states have long complicated India’s neighbourhood policy.
C Raja Mohan writes: AI is changing national security bureaucracy. Without empathy, nuance, that is a dangerous turn

As AI systems begin to simulate negotiation outcomes, generate policy options, and model crisis responses, the temptation to let them decide will grow. While AI can scan vast archives and […]
What Xi-Trump meet holds for New Delhi

India has benefited from US-China contradictions over the past decade. That’s changing
How India must deal with Trumpian insults

Disrespect from the US President is not something to be ignored in the earnest hope that America after Trump will be more decent.
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 […]