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Elizabeth Roche

Elizabeth Roche

Elizabeth Roche is Associate Professor at the Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University, Haryana, India.

Elizabeth Roche joined the Jindal School of International Affairs (O.P. Jindal Global University) as Associate Professor after working as a journalist for almost three decades.  She has worked as Special Correspondent and Editor-Foreign Affairs across media platforms—television, print, radio and multi-media—in a number of Indian and foreign media organizations, including Reuters TV and Agence France Presse (AFP). As AFP’s South Asia Special Correspondent, she reported extensively on the Sri Lankan civil war besides contributing articles on India’s ties with its neighbors and the world. At Mint, the financial paper of Hindustan Times Media Limited, she helmed coverage of Indian foreign and defense policy for more than a decade as Editor—Foreign Affairs. Roche’s work has been widely cited by scholars in books and research articles produced by think tanks across the world. After switching to academics, she follows developments in the Indo-Pacific region with a keen eye.

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Posts by Elizabeth Roche
July 09, 2025

At Rio, the BRICS Projected the Voice of the Global South

By Elizabeth Roche
India's presence in BRICS gives the grouping, which is often seen to be 'anti-West' a 'non-West' image.

June 20, 2025

What Indian Parliamentary Delegations Achieved in Post-Sindoor Diplomatic Outreach

By Elizabeth Roche
India pointed out that it has a clear no-first-use of nuclear weapons policy. It is Pakistan that needs to clarify under what conditions it will use its nukes.
June 06, 2025

India and Australia Reinforce Defense Industry Collaboration Amid Rising Challenges

By Elizabeth Roche
Australia now views India as a “top-tier” defense partner, due to convergence of views on a number of issues, including challenges posed by a rising China.

May 12, 2025

India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire

By Elizabeth Roche
India has established "new normal" in its response to terrorism emanating from Pakistan, by raising the costs for perpetrators of terrorist attacks and their backers.

May 07, 2025

In Retaliation for Pahalgam Attack, India Strikes Pakistan-based Terror Camps

By Elizabeth Roche
As Pakistan readies to hit back, shelling across the LoC and International Border intensifies.

April 28, 2025

Modi’s Saudi Arabia Visit Sets Tone For Long-term Engagement

By Elizabeth Roche
The joint statement was unequivocal in condemning the Pahalgam attack. And while it did not name Pakistan, it condemned “cross-border terrorism.”
April 07, 2025

At BIMSTEC’s Bangkok Summit, Leaders Pledge Economic Integration Amid Global Flux

By Elizabeth Roche
With India shifting focus away from SAARC to BIMSTEC, it is keen to see the latter succeed.

April 01, 2025

Putin to Visit India for First Time Since Start of Ukraine War

By Elizabeth Roche
New Delhi will be among the few capitals to host the Russian president since the ICC issued an arrest warrant for him.

March 03, 2025

India, EU Seek to Emerge as Poles of Stability in an Uncertain World

By Elizabeth Roche
The European Commission president’s visit to India came amid fraying relations between Europe and the U.S.

February 27, 2025

India Could Put Chabahar on Slow Burner as IMEC Gathers Pace

By Elizabeth Roche
Abandoning this port project is not a preferred option for India as its Central Asia ambitions depend on trade via this Iranian port.

February 10, 2025

Narrowing the Trade Deficit Will Top Modi-Trump Meeting Agenda

By Elizabeth Roche
India could agree to purchase high-end U.S. vehicles and military aircraft in addition to stepping up nuclear energy collaboration.
January 21, 2025

India Strengthens its Naval Muscle Amid an Uptick in Global Uncertainty, Challenges

By Elizabeth Roche
Last week, the Indian Navy commissioned two indigenously developed warships and one submarine.

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