Tag: South Asia

The roundtable discussion will examine how shifting geopolitics—from the Trump–Xi accord to Middle Eastern realignments and a possible Russia–Ukraine ceasefire—are reshaping India’s strategic environment. It will assess implications for ASEAN, Gulf energy, IMEC, and how India balances BRICS+ ambitions with practical security and supply-chain partnerships like the Quad.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the India-China boundary dispute, focusing specifically on the dynamic Eastern Sector (Arunachal Pradesh). It traces the historical and legal origins of the conflict, from the 1914 Simla Convention and the establishment of the McMahon Line to the complex diplomatic negotiations of the post-independence era. The study argues that China’s maximalist claims in the East are less about genuine historical sovereignty and more about strategic leverage—aimed primarily at compelling India to recognize the status quo in Aksai Chin.

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.

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.

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 […]