Modi’s Visit to Russia and Bilateral Relations
As Indian and Russian leaders meet for the bilateral summit, they will discuss diversifying the relationship in line with national interests.
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Pezeshkian’s Presidency and Iran’s Path Forward
Iran’s President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian contested on the premise that he would bring about reforms and moderation at home and greater outreach in foreign policy.
India-UK Ties: A Strategic Partnership at a Crossroads
India’s ties with the UK are at an interesting crossroads. Regardless of the direction taken, relations seem poised to move in an upward trajectory.
India’s Panchsheel Experience: Idealism Confronting Realities with China
No one in their sane mind would debunk the Panchsheel principles which were a harbour of peaceful existence in a fractured world, though Chinese never actually believed in them.
PM Hasina’s second India sojourn: Paving the future of India-Bangladesh ties
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina visited India twice this month, within a span of 12 days. She had previously been in New Delhi on June 9 during the newly re-elected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony. Her second trip from June 21-22 involved interactions with the Indian President Draupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, PM Modi, and the Indian Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar.
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.
Balancing Concerns: Modi-Hasina’s Strategic Approach to China
The inherent strength of India-Bangladesh relationship was once again in evidence as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, decided to visit New Delhi days after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ease with which the top leadership in Delhi and Dhaka now interact and engage each other is a tribute to the manner in which Modi and Hasina have managed to build this important partnership over the last decade, often under very difficult circumstances.