Category Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies

PM Modi’s US Visit: Strengthening Strategic Ties and Navigating Global Challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the US on February 12-13, at the invitation of President Donald Trump, is significant and timely. PM Modi has spoken to his friend twice already. Modi was among the first few world leaders to congratulate the then president-elect. He spoke to Trump for the second time when the latter announced his invitation to PM Modi as they discussed key bilateral, regional, and global issues.

Trump’s Firm Rejection of Europe Could Reshape the Landscape

Though it was expected that the Trump presidency will bring its own set of challenges for Europe, there seems to be a complete rethink on the parameters of the US-Europe partnership. In response, European leaders are in Paris trying to hammer out a response to what UK leader Keir Starmer has described as a “once in a generation” moment for national security. Starmer himself has suggested that he is ready to place UK peacekeeping troops in Ukraine “to contribute to security guarantees to Ukraine”. Germany is also offering to do the same, but it might be too late in the game.

Defence, Foreign Policy and Union Budget 2025-26

Defence, Foreign Policy and Union Budget 2025-26

IMPRI Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies (CIRSS), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, organized a panel discussion on Defence, Foreign Policy, and Union Budget 2025-26 as part of its #WebPolicyTalk series. The event was a key session in IMPRI’s 6th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations and Analysis of Union Budget 2025-26, bringing together experts to discuss the budget’s implications for defence and foreign policy.

India’s Defence and Foreign Policy in the Union Budget 2025-26: Strategic Allocations and Global Implications

IMPRI Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, hosted a panel discussion on ‘Defence, Foreign Policy, and the Union Budget 2025-26’ under its 6th Annual Series of Thematic Deliberations and Analysis of the Interim Union Budget 2025-26.  

Quad Under Trump 2.0: A Renewed Focus on Indo-Pacific Security

The Quad foreign ministers met shortly after Donald Trump took office at the White House. This ministerial meeting was also the first engagement of the United States (US)’ new secretary of state, Marco Rubio. While speculations were rife about the future of Quad after Trump won the polls earlier last year, the prompt meeting of Quad foreign ministers suggests the grouping is likely to remain a key priority for Trump.

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