Discussion with Mr. HARA Shohei, Senior Vice President (JICA)
The discussion examined India’s foreign and security policy priorities, including China, the US, South Asia, and East Asia, alongside industrial strategies in semiconductors, EVs, and critical minerals. It also reviewed Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy, $75 billion regional commitment, responses to BRI, and prospects for coordinated ODA, trilateral, and technology partnerships.
Korea Chair Bulletin: September-October 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.
Emerging and Disruptive Technologies in South Asia: Perceptions of Risks and Responsibilities in Crisis Management and Prevention
In collaboration with BASIC, this roundtable will discuss a report on how near-term emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) impact India–Pakistan crisis management. Highlighting technological asymmetries and mutual suspicions, the report proposes policy measures to strengthen reassurance mechanisms and cooperative frameworks, aiming to mitigate EDT-related risks and enhance regional stability.
Taiwan Beyond Semiconductors: Three Decades of India-Taiwan Relations and Emerging Collaborations
This CSDR report examines three decades of India-Taiwan relations, arguing that despite significant growth from USD 5 billion to over USD 10 billion in bilateral trade, the partnership remains vastly […]
Climate Action and Green Economy Opportunities in the EU-India Strategic Partnership
This policy brief highlights how the EU and India can turn climate action and the green economy into a strategic alliance. Priorities include electric mobility, renewable energy co-manufacturing, circular economy, digital infrastructure, and heat-water management. Overcoming trade frictions, regulatory differences, and investment gaps is vital to unlock joint innovation, financing, and global standard-setting.
Securing the Final Frontier: Collaborative Pathways for India and Europe in Space Governance and Security
This policy brief argues that India and Europe must elevate their space cooperation into a structured partnership. Converging interests in connectivity, human spaceflight, security, and governance create opportunities for joint projects and norm-setting. Challenges of trust, regulation, and geopolitical alignments remain, requiring institutionalized dialogue and integrated economic, political, and diplomatic frameworks.