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.
Nuclear Proliferation Risks in East Asia: Latent Pathways and Explicit Pressures
This essay examines nuclear proliferation risks across East Asia through both overt military programs and latent civilian capabilities.
Beyond the Kinetic: Deconstructing Warfare in the Socio-Technical-Cognitive Battlespace
Modern warfare is undergoing metamorphic changes. One such transition is the move beyond the kinetic-centric battlefield to a more integrated Socio-Technical-Cognitive Battlespace (STCB). This report introduces the STCB as a comprehensive framework that can help explain and prepare for the intricate, recursive, and interconnected nature of the social, technological, and cognitive domains in contemporary conflict.
Building Resilience: The India-Canada Critical Minerals Partnership in an Era of Strategic Competition
This report examines India-Canada critical minerals cooperation amid China’s supply chain dominance and weaponization. It analyzes both nations’ regulatory landscapes, strategic vulnerabilities, and partnership opportunities across exploration, processing, and downstream manufacturing. Drawing on policy documents and industry data through December 2025, it provides actionable recommendations for building resilient alternative supply chains.
Preventing a Sunset in the East: India-Bangladesh Ties After Hasina
Following Sheikh Hasina’s 2024 ouster, India-Bangladesh relations have deteriorated, with political distrust weaponizing trade, border security, and water sharing. Dhaka’s pivot toward Pakistan and China exacerbates security concerns. To prevent permanent damage before the 2026 elections, the report urges New Delhi to diversify engagement and activate “bleeding valve” diplomatic channels.
Zeitenwende Meets Atmanirbhar: Co-Creating the Future of Indo-German Defense
Indo-German defense ties are at a strategic inflection point. As Germany embraces Zeitenwende and India pursues Atmanirbhar Bharat, this report argues for shifting from transactional arms sales to deep industrial co-creation. It maps a decade-long strategy (2025–2035) to fuse German engineering with Indian manufacturing scale. Key recommendations include a $50M joint innovation fund, fast-tracked export controls (“Green Lists”), and integrating MSMEs into global supply chains. The goal: a resilient partnership building strategic autonomy for both nations.