US-Iran diplomatic road long, arduous but why ‘grand bargain’ remains the goal
Recent reports suggest that both the US and Iran are exploring steps that will allow each to claim early gains while preserving leverage for subsequent stages. This, of course, is […]
C Raja Mohan writes: Costs of permanent revolution are catching up with Tehran
Four dynamics — rigidity, fracture, decay, and war — do not operate in isolation. They reinforce one another. Within this tightening vice, Iran’s room for strategic manoeuvre is shrinking
India and South Korea align for the long term
Historically, ideological divergence prevented Delhi and Seoul from getting closer. The contrasting worldviews of Syngman Rhee and Jawaharlal Nehru were hurdles to cooperation
India and the New West Asia: Recalibrating Foreign Policy After the Wars of 2025-26
The roundtable will discuss how the 2023–2026 conflicts have disrupted India’s de-hyphenated West Asia strategy and reshaped regional balances. With growing risks to energy security, diaspora safety, and supply chains, the discussion will assess how India can recalibrate key partnerships and adapt its strategic approach to an increasingly fragile regional order.
President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India: Opening new chapters
Discussions focused on boosting shipbuilding, AI, defence, and critical technologies, targeting USD 50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.
Why South Korean president’s visit to India matters
