India

The crucial role of the RSS means that the recent state election results are not a referendum on Modi’s popularity.

BRICS states’ de-dollarization efforts are unlikely to beat the greenback’s continuing preference globally.

“Trump’s statements, the views of his senior Cabinet nominees, and the dynamics in Afghanistan do not make recognition [of the Taliban regime] likely in the foreseeable future.”

A high-level meeting between Indian and Chinese officials in Beijing is scheduled for later this month.

As both sides of the border experience a worsening air pollution crisis, calls for cooperation have gained momentum. Can China-U.S. climate talks show the way?

India must navigate a complex two-level game, balancing domestic demands with global strategic imperatives. But will China view India’s willingness to disengage as a sign of pragmatism or weakness? 

Some observers are flummoxed by India’s approaches to fostering order in the Indo-Pacific, yet its methods largely align with its outlook for a multipolar Indo-Pacific.

The destruction of the Babri Masjid in 1992 has emboldened others attempting to destroy mosques, providing them with a game plan.

Better airshed management can tackle Delhi’s persistent air pollution.

It has unleashed a barrage of misinformation, leveraging the sensitive issue of minority rights to undermine the legitimacy of Bangladesh’s interim government.

Vandalism of a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in India has ignited smoldering tensions over the treatment of minorities.

Instead of clamping down on those making hate speeches, Uttar Pradesh police are cracking down on journalists and fact-checkers for highlighting it.