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 […]
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.
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.