Trump’s Comeback and Its Implications for South Asia
How South Asian countries will cope with the Trump administration, even as they balance China and India, is yet to be seen
Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy
Junior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Strategic Studies Programme.
India’s Foreign Policy Budget: Aspirations Outlined Amid Structural Constraints
Harsh V PantAditya Gowdara Shivamurthy Structural issues like partial utilisation of allocated funds, slow implementation of projects, and short-staffing pose a major challenge to the successful implementation of the budget. The full budget for the current financial year that was…
Balancing Between Beijing and Delhi: Shifting China’s Tilt
With Male facing increasing domestic and foreign policy challenges, Mohamed Muizzu is possibly aiming at a reconciliation with India.
From calling India a “bully” to visiting New Delhi as an invitee to the swearing-in of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India for a third term, in June 2024, Mohamed Muizzu’s India policy is one of blowing hot and cold. Ever since his swearing-in in November 2023 as the President of the Maldives, Mr. Muizzu has embraced a “pro-Maldives” policy that reduces his country’s dependence on India, increases relations with China, and diversifies its foreign policy with others. More than six months after his swearing-in and impairing Male’s ties with India, his foreign policy is now seeing some recalibration.
India’s Supportive Role in Addressing Bhutan’s Needs: A Story of Understanding and Urgency
The two nations have had a history of cooperation, support, and mutual growth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Bhutan last week marks his third visit to the country. The visit closely follows Bhutan’s newly-elected PM Tshering Tobgay’s official visit to India between March 14 and 18. These back-to-back visits demonstrate the special relationship between both countries and the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between them. India-Bhutan relations are the epitome of a win-win relationship between two neighbours who vastly differ in size. PM Modi’s recent visit intends to build on this special relationship, especially as Bhutan confronts its internal and external challenges.
India’s Youth Endorse Modi’s Foreign Policy
A survey finds overwhelming support for Modi’s foreign policy among Indian youth.
Through the last five years, India has managed to maintain its sway and place in the new world order despite challenges, such as the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and increasing Chinese aggression and border intrusions.
Bangladesh and Pakistan’s Political Landscapes and its Implications for India
Hasina’s victory will likely put Delhi-Dhaka relations under more scrutiny -with the West expecting India to be vocal about the state of democracy in Bangladesh.