Pakistan, China, US: How Manmohan Singh navigated India’s most challenging relationships

Turning around the US relationship amidst widespread political, intellectual, and bureaucratic hostility will go down as Manmohan Singh’s greatest strategic legacy as prime minister. It complemented and reinforced his contribution […]
Ready, set, tariff: Donald Trump’s bargaining chip and Delhi’s chance to reshape bilateral trade

India had trouble resolving trade disputes with the US during Trump’s first term. Now, with BRICS countries being at the receiving end of the President-elect’s tariff threats, India must prepare […]
In DC-Delhi warmth, cold light: Trump may look for Indian ‘pro’ for American ‘quid’

5 areas of collaboration – and challenge: economy to strategy, immigration to tariff and tech.
Win or lose, it’s Trump’s world now

The enduring influence of his approach, regardless of the election outcome, signals a fundamental shift in how the US engages with the world. For global observers and stakeholders, it is […]
New America, churn in Asia and India’s path

For over three decades, India’s Asian strategy was premised on great-power harmony, regional stability, economic interdependence and stronger regional institutions. That era may be ending. Delhi must now contend with […]
Trump-era volatility has drawn India and Europe closer

Europe’s ReArm Plan, targeting €800 billion for defence modernisation by 2030, creates opportunities for Indo-European security collaboration