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Harsh V. Pant

Harsh V. Pant

Harsh V. Pant is professor of international relations in the Defence Studies Department and the India Institute at King’s College London.

Harsh V. Pant is professor of international relations in the Defence Studies Department and the India Institute at King’s College London. He is Director, Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi. He is also an adjunct fellow with the Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, DC. His current research is focused on Asian security issues. His most recent book include New Directions in India’s Foreign Policy: Theory and Praxis (Cambridge University Press) and Indian Nuclear Policy (Oxford University Press).

Posts by Harsh V. Pant
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May 22, 2018

What's Behind India's Recent Outreach to North Korea?

By Harsh V. Pant
A stable and peaceful Korean peninsula is in India’s interest; New Delhi is seeking out opportunities.
May 10, 2018

India's Growing Afghanistan Challenge

By Harsh V. Pant
As the security situation in Afghanistan deteriorates, what are the stakes for New Delhi?

May 01, 2018

Modi and Xi in Wuhan: Bringing Normalcy Back to the India-China Relationship

By Harsh V. Pant
Modi’s visit to China is a welcome first step in resetting relations, but India must remain wary of Chinese intentions.

April 19, 2018

Making Sense of India's Outreach to the Nordic States

By Harsh V. Pant
Narendra Modi's trip to Sweden highlights the importance of an often-neglected region for India.

April 16, 2018

India and the Commonwealth: A New Beginning?

By Harsh V. Pant
Can the Commonwealth allow India to show off its leadership credentials?
March 29, 2018

Difficult Times Ahead for Russia-India Ties

By Harsh V. Pant
The relationship between New Delhi and Moscow will see simmering challenges come to a head soon.

March 09, 2018

Macron and Modi: What France Can Do For India and What India Can Do For France

By Harsh V. Pant
France can be a valuable partner for India in shoring up a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
February 22, 2018

Explaining Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's Chilly Reception in India

By Harsh V. Pant
Canada-India relations are entering a cool period.

February 17, 2018

Iran's Rouhani Comes to India: What to Expect

By Harsh V. Pant
The Iranian president will come to New Delhi with an economic agenda on his mind.

February 13, 2018

A New Reality Confronts India in the Middle East

By Harsh V. Pant
India is still stuck in the age-old debates of the Israel-Arab rivalry whereas the Middle East has moved on. Can Modi change that?

February 07, 2018

Trouble in Paradise: How India Can Respond to the Crisis in the Maldives

By Harsh V. Pant
How should India respond to Abdulla Yameen's blatant disregard for democratic principles?
January 26, 2018

The Future of India's Ties With ASEAN

By Harsh V. Pant
As ASEAN leaders converge on New Delhi, what are India's priorities for Southeast Asia?

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