The Road to Galwan: Crisis at the Line of Actual Control & China’s Motivations

The report analyzes the 2020 India-China Galwan Valley clash, arguing that it reflected China’s calculated strategy to dominate the LAC. The report questions India’s “persuasion” approach to China’s aggression. It emphasizes India’s need to reassess its current policy, rebuild deterrence through military investments, and better understand China’s evolving strategy to protect its interests along the LAC.
The Resolve Tibet Act and Implications for India

The `Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act,’ or Resolve Tibet Act, was passed by the US Congress on 12 June 2024 and subsequently signed into law by President […]
Foreign Economic Engagement in South Asia: Opportunities and Challenges

South Asian economies, striving to overcome socio-economic challenges, significantly relied on foreign economic engagement. This reliance spurred regional development but also brought controversies and apprehensions. These often stemmed from perceptions […]
A Closing Window of Opportunity: India’s Central Asia Policy in a new Eurasian security context

The report examines India’s opportunities and constraints in Central Asia, particularly emphasizing the role of Chabahar port and India’s geopolitical challenges. It also assesses Chinese influence and suggests actionable measures to enhance India’s engagement with the Central Asian Region.
India’s Central Asia Policy in a new Eurasian security context

This panel discussion will release and discuss CSDR’s report, ‘A Closing Window of Opportunity: India’s Central Asia Policy in a New Eurasian Security Context’.