Anil Trigunayat

Former Indian Ambassador to Jordan, Libya, and Malta; Distinguished Fellow and Head of the West Asia Experts Group at the Vivekananda International Foundation.

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Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Economy and Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Science and Technology

Strategic Autonomy in Action: Decoding the Impact of the Modi-Putin Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to India next week (December 4-5) at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the annual summit – which was institutionalised over two decades ago – is timely as well as futuristic. It is a given that this time-tested and trusted special and privileged strategic partnership has been a ‘constant’ (as stated by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar) amidst the global chaos, unilateralism and polarisation.

IMPRI Desk and IMPRI Desk
January 9, 2026

Insights, Center for ICT for Development, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Science and Technology

Building Practical VR Skills and Infrastructure in India

The global economics of AI and VR are no longer abstractions. They're balance-sheet realities reshaping productivity frontiers and national competitiveness. VR is maturing from novelty to necessity in training-intensive sectors.

IMPRI Desk and IMPRI Desk
January 5, 2026

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Netanyahu’s Strategic Play: The Abraham Pact and Somaliland

Anil Trigunayat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not miss any strategic opportunity, be it domestically or internationally. His recognition of breakaway Somaliland is one such declaration. An agreement was signed between Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and the President of…

IMPRI Desk and IMPRI Desk
January 4, 2026

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Balancing Act: Strategic Pressures on India’s Foreign Policy in 2026

Anil Trigunayat Introduction In 2025, natural and man-made disruptions posed major challenges to the foreign policies of most countries, as unilateralism continued to erode multilateralism. The inefficacy of multilateral institutions became glaring as the conflicts in Eurasia and the Middle…

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January 4, 2026

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PM Modi in Oman: Advancing a Historic Maritime Relationship

Anil Trigunayat Trade and economic cooperation have been the fulcrum of the relationship, with bilateral trade already exceeding $10 billion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Sultanate of Oman at the invitation of HM Sultan Haitham bin Tarik from…

Anil Trigunayat and Anil Trigunayat
January 3, 2026

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, International Relations and Strategic Studies

The India–Mongolia Connect: Spiritual Depth, Strategic Strength

When I think of Mongolia, I think of a proud, strong, resilient, affectionate and hospitable people. A country where, due to Buddhist spiritual connection, Indians and India are not only liked but loved.

IMPRI Desk and IMPRI Desk
December 12, 2025