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India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While the Vikrant’s commissioning definitely boosts India’s naval capabilities, the overall trend in naval power is clearly shifting away from India.
India’s Irritation With China Grows
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Indian and Chinese diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka sparred on social media over the visit of a Chinese military research vessel to the island nation.
What’s Wrong With the Indian Government’s Narrative on Refugees?
By Arkoprabho Hazra
Narrative-building as part of the 75th independence celebrations suggests India as a welcoming place for refugees. The reality is much different.
India Sending Troops to Russian Vostok 2022 Exercise
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Ongoing participation in Russian military exercises puts India in a unique position, as its relations with the U.S. and the Quad also continue to deepen.
India’s New Small Satellite Launch Vehicle Fails
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite the failure of the August 7 rocket launch, the ISRO appears to be taking a determined but prudent path for the future.
India Noncommittal on the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India’s tepid response to the PGII seems odd given Delhi’s opposition to the BRI, which the new G-7 initiative seeks to counter.
China-India Relations in a State of Limbo
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Beijing’s statements on China-India relations should be reassuring, but China’s repeated aggressive moves do not give India much confidence that Beijing means what it says.
Does Delhi Have a New Playbook for Taliban-ruled Afghanistan?
By Monish Tourangbam and Rushita Shetty
India and the Taliban do not have a history of positive relations, but a pragmatic working relationship is desired by both.
India’s Agnipath Scheme: Solution or Time Bomb?
By Stephen P. Westcott and Vibhav Kandlur
There is no denial that the Indian military requires structural reforms, but can the Agnipath scheme overcome its rough introduction?
Modi’s UAE Stopover to Give a Fillip to the India-UAE Partnership
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India had several reasons to seek a quick stabilization and reaffirmation of its relationship with the UAE.
Can India and ASEAN Lean on Each Other Amid ‘Systemic’ China-US Competition?
By Shruti Pandalai
New Delhi, viewed by ASEAN as independent from both the U.S. and China, could help build this strategic trust.
India Hindus Begin Pilgrimage in Kashmir Amid Heavy Security
By Aijaz Hussain
Officials say pilgrims face heightened threat of attacks from rebels fighting against Indian rule in Kashmir.