Trump heat, Tokyo-Tianjin warmth: Modi begins to rejig India’s major power relations

In riding roughshod over partners such as Australia, India, Japan and South Korea on trade, and by threatening to weaponise security ties, Trump has forced them both to strengthen bonds […]
PM Modi’s Asia tour: Expect rhetoric from SCO meet in China, progress in Japan

The SCO is often portrayed as an inner-Asian club standing up to American dominance, an aspiration undermined by internal contradictions
Modi, Lee, and Trump’s Nobel Prize Obsession

What India’s and South Korea’s dealings with Washington tell us about real and imagined U.S. peace initiatives in Asia.
India’s Strategic Crossroads: Navigating a Fragmenting World Order

This impact essay constitutes a systematic analysis of India’s options within the context of a transforming global security and economic architecture. It scrutinises the alignment between India’s fundamental interests and […]
Korea Chair Bulletin: July-August 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.
Discussion with Minister Noriake Abe, Political Minister at the Embassy of Japan

This roundtable discussed Japan’s evolving security strategy amid rising threats from China, North Korea, and China–Russia drills. Mr. Abe Noriaki outlined plans to enhance deterrence, strengthen the U.S. alliance, and deepen partnerships, highlighting growing India–Japan alignment on Indo-Pacific stability through expanded dialogues, updated frameworks, and enhanced defense cooperation.