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India Turns the Page on Ties with Russia After Ukraine War
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Over the past two years, India was wary of being perceived as aligned with an isolated Russia. That changed during Foreign Minister Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow.
The State of South Asia in 2023
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
The year was dominated by elections, and political and economic instability. Amid the bad news, India landed a spacecraft near the Moon’s south pole.
Historic Feats and Enduring Debates: U.S.-India Relations in 2023
By Farwa Aamer and Akriti Vasudeva Kalyankar
The groundwork laid through the engagements in 2023 should provide a solid foundation to build on in 2024 and beyond regardless of election results in both countries.
India’s Opposition-free Parliament
By Kavita Chowdhury
The Narendra Modi administration suspended 146 opposition members of parliament for demanding answers from the government. Then it pushed through controversial legislation.
Sino-Indian Border Infrastructure in the Indian Defense Ministry’s Year End Review
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Given the state of bilateral relations between India and China, New Delhi is doubling down on its efforts regarding strategic border infrastructure.
India’s Space Program in 2023: Taking Stock
By Namrata Goswami
2023 witnessed some rather game-changing updates to India’s space vision.
India Announces Republic Day Chief Guest: French President Emmanuel Macron
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi and Paris have a lot in common in terms of their strategic perspectives on a free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
The US Does Not Lack Leverage Over India
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Washington should not avoid honest discussions with India on differences for fear of souring ties.
India’s Assam State to Conduct Census on Indigenous Muslims
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The decision is aimed at consolidating the vote of Assamese Muslim communities in favor of the BJP.
How India Arrived on the World Stage in 2023
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Beyond its role as a major military and strategic player, hundreds of millions of Indians are participating in and shaping global technological, cultural, and economic trends.
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief: New Frontier for China-India Contestation?
By Anuttama Banerji
India’s HADR operations are not just to counter China. But it is worried about China's use of HADR to increase its influence in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Chittagong Arms Haul in Bangladesh Remains a Riddle
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
An excerpt from the book “ULFA: The Mirage of Dawn” examines the lingering mystery of the biggest arms bust in South Asia.