Modi in G7: Resets in the Rockies

His message to Trump & thaw in India-Canada relations say three things about his foreign policy: engage when interests align, push back when sovereignty is challenged, put national interest above […]
Beyond BRICS and the Quad: Forget the grand Design, focus on the mundane

PM’s five-nation tour is an opportunity beyond BRICS, Quad. At a turbulent time, Delhi must focus on securing its interests — not an expansive ideological vision
The new battle challenge of China-Pakistan collusion

The new ‘one-front reinforced’ challenge is no longer a theoretical concern; India needs to rethink its defence posture, force modernisation and strategic signalling
Trump 2.0 is upending US ties. De-coupling may be hard – de-risking is necessary

In Asia, the challenge is harder. Unlike Europe, regional institutions remain underdeveloped, and the gap between Chinese power and its neighbours is vast
Remaking the nuclear order in West Asia

While both the U.S. and Israel agree that Iran cannot be allowed to have a bomb, Mr. Netanyahu goes one step forward to deny Iran any nuclear capabilities. However, for […]
Why is South Asia strategic studies declining in US? All alignment, no depth

Dialogue between American India watchers and Indian strategic community is broken. It is marked by ‘hot takes’ rather than a sustained conversation that bridges understanding gaps.