Trump’s tariff tangle leaves India in a twist
The US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariff regime, upending the trade understanding India had negotiated. With a temporary 15 per cent tariff now in place, New Delhi has room […]
Reading between Trump’s lines: He will dial up pressure – and wants a way out
Who holds Hormuz becomes key; US-Iran chasm deep but current positions may be seen as opening bids
The new Trump doctrine: Every country for itself
The collective security architecture that has underpinned seven decades of “relative” global stability, built around American power, is clearly coming apart
VANTAGE: War in West Asia | April 2026
VANTAGE is CSDR’s periodic publication that examines active conflicts in real time, asks what they mean for the international order, and captures authoritative Indian perspectives on the consequences that matter most: global stability, regional balances of power, energy and trade, and India’s own strategic choices.
Trump Is Demolishing the Global Order. Here’s What Might Come Next
‘India may offer a template for middle powers trying to protect their interests’
Power and Purpose: Indian Foreign Policy 2025
This report examines India’s foreign and security policy amid unprecedented geopolitical volatility in 2025. It analyzes India’s navigation of regional turbulence, recalibration of its technology strategy, defense reforms, and potential for cascading domestic reforms amid a deteriorating strategic environment.