The Quad four and their four dilemmas
Quad is a unique and promising initiative but is beset with several fundamental dilemmas. Its members must address them to maintain better unity of purpose.
Should states have a stake in foreign policy?
The controversy is an opportunity to revisit the debate on the slow but growing influence of the states on India’s foreign relations since the 1990s.
Indian-origin leaders abroad: Feel-good stories don’t help national interests
Indians have done well abroad. But, a reality check is important. Sometimes, the presence of a diverse diaspora abroad can hurt India’s national interests.
The Chinese tangle in India-Russia relations
High on symbolism but somewhat low on substance, the current India-Russia relationship is increasingly transactional.
India and the ‘crumbling international order’
Despite limited representation in major international institutions such as the IMF, India’s contributions to global governance are significant.
Delhi’s Kabul strategy and the role of Taliban
Even as Delhi works on ways to engage with the Taliban, it must cater to the needs of the Afghan people, who mostly hold positive views about India.