India just doesn’t want to go into the real reasons behind wars. It’s our blind spot
A peculiar feature of the Indian security state is the frequency with which failures to anticipate enemy action are explained away as ‘intelligence gaps or failures’.
C Raja Mohan writes: In a shifting world order, five principles should guide India’s diplomacy
The lesson is straightforward. In foreign policy, there is no substitute for nurturing trusted partnerships even while seeking new opportunities
BJP’s Eastern mandate could help New Delhi open new foreign policy doors in region
Elections have political consequences; when they occur in border states, they also have foreign policy implications. Divergences between the Centre and border states have long complicated India’s neighbourhood policy.
C Raja Mohan writes: AI is changing national security bureaucracy. Without empathy, nuance, that is a dangerous turn
As AI systems begin to simulate negotiation outcomes, generate policy options, and model crisis responses, the temptation to let them decide will grow. While AI can scan vast archives and […]
How India must deal with Trumpian insults
Disrespect from the US President is not something to be ignored in the earnest hope that America after Trump will be more decent.
India, Spain and the EU: The New Geopolitics
CSDR, in collaboration with Fundación Alternativas and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spain, is organising an expert discussion bringing together policymakers and experts to examine India–Spain relations in a changing global order. Discussions will focus on defence cooperation, strategic convergence, defence-industrial collaboration, and partnerships in cutting-edge technologies shaping economic security and competitiveness.