Not West vs rest, India’s challenge is how to navigate within West itself

Where many in Delhi’s foreign policy community see an irreconcilable contradiction between the pursuit of strategic autonomy and partnership with the West, China demonstrated the art of transcending it — […]
C Raja Mohan writes: In navigating US and China, Japan is imagining a new Asia story

Tokyo is not breaking from its One China policy. But it has increasingly signalled that a military conflict over Taiwan would have direct consequences for Japan
SAARC empowers Delhi amidst global turmoil

SAARC offers India what other forums cannot: It needs no guarantees or attention from external actors, and New Delhi can still set the terms of the organisation
Keep the doors open for talks with Pakistan

RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale advocates for open dialogue with Pakistan, emphasizing strategic risk management over civilizational ties amid geopolitical tensions.
Korea Chair Bulletin: May-June 2026

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.
Beyond the Perception Gap: India, ASEAN, and the Next Decade of the Act East Policy

The roundtable will discuss Amb. Gurjit Singh’s The Durian Flavour and its insights into India-ASEAN relations a decade into the Act East Policy. It will examine ASEAN Centrality, persistent perception gaps, regional geopolitical shifts, and opportunities for deeper cooperation in connectivity, supply chains, digital infrastructure, and sustainable development.