Global Gateway: Advancing EU- India Priorities in the Indo-Pacific

This policy brief explores EU-India cooperation through the Global Gateway initiative in the Indo-Pacific. Both partners share objectives in promoting transparent, sustainable infrastructure as alternatives to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Key cooperation areas include digital connectivity, clean energy, and transport. Success requires addressing bureaucratic complexities and strategic divergences.

Silent Deterrents: ​​India’s Undersea Gamble Amid China’s Indo-Pacific Surge

India’s nuclear submarine program aims to counter China’s Indo-Pacific expansion but faces significant challenges. With only two operational SSBNs versus China’s six, India struggles with limited missile range, stealth vulnerabilities, and infrastructure delays. Achieving credible sea-based deterrence may require 50-60 years amid intensifying regional maritime competition.

Korea Chair Bulletin: May-June 2025

The Korea Chair Bulletin provides research-driven insights into India-South Korea relations, covering policy shifts, strategic dialogues, and emerging trends. It also highlights key developments and news from the Korean Peninsula.