Dealing with the China question

India will need to move much faster on the reform front than it has so far to cope with the massive gap in the defence capabilities with China as well […]
In DC-Delhi warmth, cold light: Trump may look for Indian ‘pro’ for American ‘quid’

5 areas of collaboration – and challenge: economy to strategy, immigration to tariff and tech.
C Raja Mohan writes on US elections: Contrary to popular belief, American power is not diminishing

As we look forward to the next administration, the issue isn’t so much American decline as it is the growing American temptation towards unilateralism as seen under both Donald Trump […]
Win or lose, it’s Trump’s world now

The enduring influence of his approach, regardless of the election outcome, signals a fundamental shift in how the US engages with the world. For global observers and stakeholders, it is […]
In German chancellor’s India visit, a chance for deeper ties with Berlin

Delhi and Berlin have had a special bond before and after India’s independence; they have had a formal strategic partnership in place since 2000. But it has not been easy […]
First crack in deep freeze? India, Pakistan could set stage for baby steps on long road ahead

The challenge: Do Delhi and Rawalpindi have the capacity to manage the countless domestic spoilers in sustaining even a limited engagement?