How to Trump-proof India-US relations

In his second term, Trump has undermined carefully developed understandings with India on key issues. But Delhi need not be rattled
India’s challenge, beyond Pakistan

A world beyond its neighbour demands greater Indian attention. Simplistic narratives are of little use to India during a time of flux marked by Trump’s dealmaking and shifting partnerships
Delhi’s new terms of engagement: strike deep, re-open Indus, raise terror cost

Crisis underlines need for defence reform, key to treating next terror attack from Pak as ‘an act of war’
Navigating the tension between India and Pakistan

India can’t duck its regional challenge from Pakistan army’s terror, nor can it abandon new opportunities beckoning on global stage
Pakistan’s Asim Munir has made a gamble at Pahalgam. India must not let it succeed

Delhi must not allow Pakistan’s attempt to destroy the country’s unity to bear fruit
Aar ya paar: Delhi’s escalation ladder with Pakistan, step by step

For India, managing the military escalation ladder, knowing when and how to terminate the escalation, leveraging the international community, sharpening the internal contradictions in Pakistan will be the key to […]