India embraces its need for American intelligence and weapons to keep China at bay. At the same time, India does not want to be obliged to the US so much that it comes under its thumb. India is better off with a multipolar world, with multiple power centres.
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The International Science and Technology (S&T) Cooperation Policy is an effort set forth by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to build India’s research partnerships worldwide and to enhance innovation capabilities. The policy is implemented through the International Cooperation (IC) Division that works towards bilateral, multilateral, and thematic collaborations, and unites science with diplomacy to further improve the access to higher-end technologies. India currently has S&T cooperation agreements with 83 countries in the world, including major strategic partners like the United States, Germany, France, Japan, and Australia.
India has steadily aligned its foreign policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing its role not only as a rising power but also as a responsible global partner. From climate diplomacy to development partnerships, India’s international engagements now increasingly reflect a conscious integration of sustainable development objectives.
When I set out on a study journey to investigate the intersections of ancient Indian literature and modern international policy, I had no clue how much the Mahabharata and Chanakya's Arthashastra would resonate with today's geopolitical challenges. As a scholar interested in India's historical involvement in global affairs, I aimed to understand how these timeless works may inform contemporary diplomatic efforts.
Although India recognized Israel as the 54th UN member in 1949, it opposed granting full UN membership to Israel on the grounds that the Jewish state had been established through war rather than negotiation
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.