C Raja Mohan writes | Beyond Gaza: With his Board of Peace, does Trump seek to bypass UN Security Council?

US President looks at expanding UN mandate, India’s task cut out
C Raja Mohan writes: Narendra Modi and Friedrich Merz are looking at ‘Indo-Europe’ to balance America and China

As Europe’s leaders prepare to deepen engagement with India, the challenge will be to give the Indo-European idea concrete meaning. The Modi-Merz talks have taken an important step in that […]
C Raja Mohan writes: In 2026, navigating a world without norms

Governments will continue to invoke the language of norms but employ it selectively and inconsistently. India is no exception
Dealing with the wars on the western frontier

India has friendly relations — of varying depth — with most parties involved in these conflicts. New Delhi should be cautious while responding to them
Exorcise ghosts of the past to reset ties with Dhaka

Not only must New Delhi ignore peripheral noises from both sides of the border, it must leverage the mutual need for stability and show openness
Grand Strategy | Will Jamaat bring ‘winter’ to Bangladesh?

In the name of stability and to balance regional power, Washington has shown a certain willingness to work with Jamaat.