India’s SCO Agenda: Counterterrorism, Connectivity, and Geopolitical Balancing Act
The SCO is critical for India to advance its priorities for peace and prosperity in its northern periphery and broader Eurasia.
Harsh V Pant
Professor of International Relations at King’s College London and Director of Research at Observer Research Foundation (ORF), New Delhi.
The Global Mandate: Integrating Foreign Policy into Electoral Discourse
Harsh V Pant As a rising India engages the world with confidence in an increasingly challenging environment, informed contestations on foreign policy should be the norm. As India’s global imprint continues to grow, it has become difficult for political parties…
Ukraine’s Waning Lifeline: The Erosion of America’s Assistance
A new US aid package for Kyiv can’t mask the fact that its American support has been wearing out.
The South China Sea Policy Transition: India’s Strategic Shift
New Delhi’s strategic recalibration recognises the South China Sea’s critical importance to regional security and the global maritime order.
South Asian Exemplars: India-Bangladesh Ties as a Model for Regional Cooperation
Geographical contiguity needs to be accompanied with complementarities in governance for regional development. In South Asia, this has been showcased by India and Bangladesh, with the heads of government of both countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina respectively, naming their partnership as “a model for bilateral relations for the entire region.”
India-Philippines Defence Partnership: BrahMos Missiles Deals
A new phase in India's defence ties with the Philippines commenced last week when the Indian Air Force handed the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines.