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.
Securing the Final Frontier: Collaborative Pathways for India and Europe in Space Governance and Security
This policy brief argues that India and Europe must elevate their space cooperation into a structured partnership. Converging interests in connectivity, human spaceflight, security, and governance create opportunities for joint projects and norm-setting. Challenges of trust, regulation, and geopolitical alignments remain, requiring institutionalized dialogue and integrated economic, political, and diplomatic frameworks.