India, Trump, and the crisis in multilateralism
Multilateralism — economic, political, and institutional — that reached its peak at the turn of the 21st century is now in trouble.
In Trump 2.0, ‘the art of the deal’ may guide diplomacy
His anti-globalism and bilateral deal-making inclinations will likely be unrestrained in his second term. Delhi needs to focus on transactions that strengthen India’s comprehensive national power.
Empowering India’s Space Startups: How ISRO Can Catalyze Private Sector Growth
This policy paper discusses how ISRO can support India’s growing space startup ecosystem during the Second Space Age. It examines the challenges facing new space startups, including access to testing facilities, bureaucratic hurdles, and securing government contracts. The paper emphasizes the need for ISRO’s transformation and regulatory reforms to help India capture a larger share of the global space economy.
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 […]
The Divided States of America: Shifts in U.S. Domestic Politics and their Global Implications
This discussion seeks to take stock of and assess the ongoing U.S. Presidential race as it can determine future policy decisions and broadly set the terms for U.S. engagement with the world.