In German chancellor’s India visit, a chance for deeper ties with Berlin
Delhi and Berlin have had a special bond before and after India’s independence; they have had a formal strategic partnership in place since 2000. But it has not been easy […]
New America, churn in Asia and India’s path
For over three decades, India’s Asian strategy was premised on great-power harmony, regional stability, economic interdependence and stronger regional institutions. That era may be ending. Delhi must now contend with […]
Trump-era volatility has drawn India and Europe closer
Europe’s ReArm Plan, targeting €800 billion for defence modernisation by 2030, creates opportunities for Indo-European security collaboration
Carney’s burden: Trump, trade & a new world order
With a mandate for economist Mark Carney in Canadian elections, it is time to reset the damaged ties between Ottawa and New Delhi
In Pursuit of a Semiconductor Industry: What India Can Learn from South Korea and Singapore
This report analyzes Singapore and South Korea’s semiconductor journeys to guide India’s $10 billion Semiconductor Mission. Both countries prioritized economic reforms and talent development despite different approaches—Singapore leveraged MNCs, Korea empowered chaebols. Key lessons: focus on assembly before fabrication, develop specialized talent, and build competitive advantages beyond capital investment alone.
India’s Fresh Approach to Earth Observation and The Geospatial Sector
India is transforming its Earth Observation and geospatial sectors through liberalized policies, opening opportunities for private players and startups. Key initiatives include satellite constellation development and democratized data access. Despite progress like the competitive “Map Wars,” challenges remain in infrastructure development and value chain coordination for sustained growth.