Nuclear Proliferation Risks in East Asia: Latent Pathways and Explicit Pressures

This essay examines nuclear proliferation risks across East Asia through both overt military programs and latent civilian capabilities.
The New Cold War and Changing Regional Orders

The roundtable discussion will examine how shifting geopolitics—from the Trump–Xi accord to Middle Eastern realignments and a possible Russia–Ukraine ceasefire—are reshaping India’s strategic environment. It will assess implications for ASEAN, Gulf energy, IMEC, and how India balances BRICS+ ambitions with practical security and supply-chain partnerships like the Quad.
The Indo-Pacific at a Crossroads: Taking Stock and Charting Future Trajectories

The workshop examines major shifts in the Indo-Pacific since 2020, focusing on geopolitical realignments, maritime security, economic resilience, climate vulnerability, technological change, and the role of multilateral and minilateral frameworks. It aims to assess challenges and opportunities while outlining strategies for a more resilient and cooperative regional order.
India’s Myanmar Policy at a Crossroads: Navigating Change and Continuity in a Fragmenting State

The discussion explored both immediate policy challenges and long-term strategic considerations in India’s engagement with Myanmar post the 2021 coup.