The ideational dimension of India’s China challenge
While there is good news from the LAC, the China challenge to India is a long-term one that has both material and intellectual/ideational elements.
India is turning Bay of Bengal into SSBN bastion. China can overreact
Growing anxieties about submarine warfare in the Indo-Pacific and India’s involvement with regional partners require careful analysis of the opportunities and risks in this area.
Improving India–Europe Defence Cooperation: A New Arms Deal?
India’s burgeoning defence trade with the European Union (EU) underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to bridge existing gaps and foster enduring collaboration. The evolving security landscape, coupled with […]
Securing Interests in the East: India’s Myanmar Policy in the Post-Coup Era (2021-2024)
This report examines India’s strategic response to Myanmar’s evolving political landscape following the February 2021 military coup. Through detailed analysis of political ties, economic engagement, and security cooperation, it explores […]
The Road to Galwan: Crisis at the Line of Actual Control & China’s Motivations
The report analyzes the 2020 India-China Galwan Valley clash, arguing that it reflected China’s calculated strategy to dominate the LAC. The report questions India’s “persuasion” approach to China’s aggression. It emphasizes India’s need to reassess its current policy, rebuild deterrence through military investments, and better understand China’s evolving strategy to protect its interests along the LAC.
A Decade of Transitions: Indian Foreign Policy 2014-2024
This report reviews and assesses the key trends in Indian foreign policy over the past decade (2014-2024) and anticipates the coming decade’s challenges and opportunities.