C Raja Mohan writes: Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is audacious. India has a stake in its success

Any accommodation between Washington and Moscow would make it easier for Delhi to sustain its ties with both
C Raja Mohan writes: US-Saudi Arabia need each other, but hitting reset won’t be easy

Riyadh insists on a “credible pathway” to Palestinian statehood as a precondition. While the bar MbS has set is low, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intense pressure from his far-right […]
A tale of two populisms: MAGA mines resentment, Mamdani hope

Whether he succeeds as mayor of New York or not, Mamdani shines a light on the current churn in US domestic politics and the unfolding contest for the political soul […]
Has Trumpism broken the Collective West?

Even as it talked of the “Collective West”, Russia never stopped seeking to divide Europe from America
Why Trump’s dramatic reach-out to Putin could be as significant as the World War II Yalta Summit

The meeting between Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin at the Black Sea resort 80 years ago established the framework for the post-World War II global order. If Trump follows through on […]
Trump 2.0 and New Asian Era: Importance of India-South Korea Relations

This roundtable will explore the potential implications of a second Trump presidency on India-South Korea relations. It will assess the uncertainties stemming from Trump’s “America First” policies, particularly in trade and security, and emphasize the need for stronger bilateral ties. Key focus areas include defense, technology, and trade cooperation, ensuring regional stability in Asia.