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India-China competition
Why Did India Merely Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite earlier reports that India would actually participate in the Australia-U.S. led military exercise, New Delhi remained an observer of the latest iteration.
India, ASEAN Hold First Maritime Exercises
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India has long used its navy to build ties with maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific, but this exercise steps up collaboration by tying up with ASEAN as a group.
As US, China Fight Over Bangladesh, India Is the Real Winner
By Anu Anwar
New Delhi is quietly playing Beijing and Washington against one another without draining its own resources in the geopolitical battle for Bangladesh.
Maldives’ 2023 Election Will Shape Indian Ocean Geopolitics
By Mimrah Ghafoor
Both China and India have a stake in the drama surrounding the Maldives' upcoming presidential election.
Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: An Opportunity for India to Reclaim Influence
By Mark S. Cogan and Dr. Dalbir Ahlawat
Continued instability on the island will have repercussions in India. That will be a burden for India, not for China.
India Scores a Strategic Victory Over China in Sri Lanka
By Krishan Francis
India has signed an agreement to set up power plants in northern Sri Lanka months after China suspended its plans for similar projects.
India’s Marathon Diplomacy With Iran
By Amalendu Misra
Why is India cozying up to Iran?
Sino-Indian Competition in the Indian Ocean Region Intensifies
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
As competition intensifies in the Indian Ocean Region, India loses touch with Sri Lanka and solidifies relations with the Maldives.
India Needs a Digital Lawfare Strategy to Counter China
By Arindrajit Basu and Gurshabad Grover
India’s Constitution and legal strictures are rich and should serve as an integral component of India’s strategic toolkit.
India-Vietnam Relations: Strong and Getting Stronger
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
With China a shared concern, India and Vietnam continue to deepen their relationship.
India Cannot Rely on Russian Defense Ties Anymore
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Ideally, India would exploit a split in Russia-China relations. But there’s no split to exploit and New Delhi is better off seeking strategic compatibility elsewhere.
Can India Survive in a China-Centered Asia-Pacific?
By Lakhvinder Singh
India needs to drastically overhaul its current strategy – or risk ceding the region to Chinese control.
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