US elections: Contrary to popular belief, American power is not diminishing

As we look forward to the next administration, the issue isn’t so much American decline as it is the growing American temptation towards unilateralism as seen under both Donald Trump […]
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.
India, Trump, and the crisis in multilateralism

Multilateralism — economic, political, and institutional — that reached its peak at the turn of the 21st century is now in trouble.
In Trump 2.0, ‘the art of the deal’ may guide diplomacy

His anti-globalism and bilateral deal-making inclinations will likely be unrestrained in his second term. Delhi needs to focus on transactions that strengthen India’s comprehensive national power.
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 […]
India in a Cross-Straits Crisis: Wargaming India’s Choices

The outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022 has had a dramatic impact on the broad outlines of Indian foreign policy and strategic thinking. India’s rationale for adopting an […]