BUSINESS
Cold hard reality of geopolitics: Enhancing military power is non-negotiable
Military capabilities remain the sine qua non of international politics. Therefore, critical defence reforms in India will have to be pushed with greater vigour. Without institutional, doctrinal and procedural changes, New Delhi will not be able to make the most of this moment in global geopolitics
WORLD
Trump 2.0 presents an opportunity for India to deepen defence ties
Track record of Trump 1.0 suggest defence ties will not be purely transactional. Yet, getting the US to show more commitment to technology transfer will be challenging. But Trump’s desire to cement a legacy is an opportunity that needs to be seized.
WORLD
As Myanmar spirals out of control, India must use its clout
Despite being on the backfoot as the country’s civil war intensifies, the military regime is showing no interest in a democratic transition that may be the country’s only hope. India must explore various options for a peaceful resolution to the crisis and provide humanitarian assistance to displaced people
BUSINESS
Australia’s bold moves present opportunities for India to capitalise on Indo-Pacific strategic convergence
Australian premier Anthony Albanese’s consequential visit to India unveils opportunities for trade, investment, energy cooperation and greater naval engagement in the Indo-Pacific. If these take off, the strategic architecture of the Indo-Pacific could be poised for a big transformation
BUSINESS
All eyes on China as Russia’s war in Ukraine and the West's pushback hit a stalemate
The great power contestation of the past one year has been characterised by the economic woes of many countries of the Global South, a global leadership vacuum and the resurrection of hard power aided by technological shifts in warfare
BUSINESS
Foreign Affairs | India is still the most promising game in town
India’s ‘all-in’ engagement has ensured that when the chips were down, the world put its money on an Indian recovery. India’s next challenge would be to create an enabling framework that would allow the world to partner in its inevitable economic growth and resurgence
BUSINESS
The big 5G question before India
A final decision on allowing Huawei to build India’s 5G networks remains an open one. The government’s position on Huawei has changed from initial divergence to pronounced caution. The government’s changed position is reflected in how it is viewing the issue with a security lens now
BUSINESS
Shinzo Abe leaves behind a deep imprint on India-Japan ties
For India, Abe will remain a very special Japanese leader. His fondness for India and his vision for India-Japan ties have been central to his vision of the Indo-Pacific
BUSINESS
Realities shaping India-US ties go beyond Kamala Harris’ lineage
Tom-tomming Kamala Harris’ Indian lineage does justice neither to India’s own aspirations, nor to Harris who has never been shy of identifying herself first and foremost as Black
WORLD
By turning the spotlight on Hong Kong, India can put global pressure on China
India’s Hong Kong move has been noticed the world over, and Indian policy makers should use this moment in global politics to put China on notice
BUSINESS
Trump’s visa ban | It's politics over economics
India, in all likelihood, will downplay this move of the Trump administration. It can only hope that the US will eventually take into account the long-term benefits of H-1B visa for its own competitiveness and technological superiority
WORLD
India-Nepal ties cannot be left to the vagaries of miscommunication
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli has upped the ante by being undiplomatic at a time when diplomacy should have been the channel between Nepal and India. New Delhi, too, has not managed the episode well
WORLD
NAM Summit | PM Narendra Modi stresses India’s positive role and calls for global co-operation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has effectively used platforms available to India to make a case that instead of nations becoming more and more inward looking, global engagement should be the norm
WORLD
FDI Policy | India finally bites the Chinese bullet
India’s response is part of a worldwide trend where Chinese predatory trade practices and weaponisation of trade has generated an intense backlash. COVID-19 has just accelerated this process
WORLD
COVID-19 | An ineffectual G-20 in a crisis-ridden world
Even in this age of pandemic, global coordination remains a commodity in short supply as political considerations continue to shape national responses.
WORLD
Politics | The Afghan deal is a delicate balance
The next 14 months will be crucial for the deal, during which the talks between the Taliban and Kabul need to fructify and peace must prevail. India could be more proactive in its Afghan policy.
WORLD
Politics | How India-US ties have blossomed under Modi and Trump
India-US ties remain robust and it is not an exaggeration to say that they have the potential to become the “defining partnership” within this century.
WORLD
Politics | Challenges aplenty in front of post-Brexit Britain
The United Kingdom has entered uncharted waters and its global interlocutors would be hoping that it resolves its problems with the European Union sooner rather than later.
WORLD
Politics | India’s options in the midst of rising US-Iran tension
It is important for India that the Gulf region remains stable and a military conflict wouldn’t serve its interests. India also have extensive trade, investment, security and people-to-people ties with countries in the region.
WORLD
Politics | Impeachment will further embolden Donald Trump
A hyper partisan impeachment process is likely to further polarise an already divided American polity where the middle ground seems to have completely disappeared.
WORLD
Politics | Will Britain break the Brexit logjam?
This in the ultimate analysis is the Brexit election and so the choice for the British electorate will be between Boris Johnson who is promising to deliver Brexit by January 31 and Jeremy Corbyn who will negotiate a new Brexit deal and then grant a new EU referendum.
WORLD
Politics | Pakistan’s polity in turbulence
The Pakistani military might now try to focus on India so as to resurrect its diminishing credentials, especially as General Qamar Javed Bajwa will be under pressure. He will have to prove his worth by making sure the regional security environment deteriorates.
POLITICS
Policy | Indian foreign policy’s changing calculus
Indian foreign policy is changing and will continue to evolve not only because the global environment is changing more rapidly than ever, but also because India is changing.
POLITICS
RCEP | India and great power politics in the Indo-Pacific
India needs to do a more convincing job as a beneficial strategic partner of ASEAN by boosting its domestic economic reforms agenda, enhancing regional connectivity, and increasing its presence in regional institutions. ASEAN too should be more specific in its expectations from New Delhi.
