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Geopolitics
India’s Iran Conundrum Is Back
By Harsh V. Pant
The Trump administration’s sanctions hardball puts New Delhi in a tight spot.
US Secretary of State Criticizes China’s South China Sea Practices
By Ankit Panda
Mike Pompeo also criticized China’s “debt trap” diplomacy.
Competition, Confrontation, or Collision Course? Reassessing US-China Relations
By Ankit Panda, Orville Schell, and Susan Shirk
A new report peers into the future of the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship.
Understanding Russia’s Motivations in Hosting Inter-Afghan Talks
By Umair Jamal
Why is Russia keen on taking center stage as Afghanistan enters a new phase?
The Top 5 Risks for US-China Relations in 2019
By Chen Dingding and Hu Junyang
2019 presents a range of challenge for the world’s most important bilateral relationship.
India Faces a New Reality in Afghanistan
By Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura
It's past time for India to take stock of new realities in Afghanistan.
End the INF Treaty, But Don't Set Aside Arms Control Altogether in Asia
By Robert Farley
The INF Treaty may no longer suit U.S. interests, but that doesn't mean arms control has no place in Asia.
Maldives Voters Grant Decisive Victory to Opposition Candidate in Blow to Pro-China Leader
By Ankit Panda
The result is a triumph for democracy in the Maldives, with a historic turnout of more than 85 percent.
How Can the US Manage Sino-Russian Rapprochement?
By Robert Farley
Mutual dislike for the U.S.-led order has brought Russia and China together.
The Sino-Russian Entente and India’s Choices
By Harsh V. Pant
India should take growing Sino-Russian ties very seriously.
The Question of the Decade: How Closely Will the US and India Align?
By Robert Farley
Closer U.S.-India engagement seems to make sense, for very good reasons.
Re-shaping India-US Defense Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
By Hemant Krishan Singh and Richard M. Rossow
The forthcoming inaugural meeting of the United States-India Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue provides a historic opportunity.