Category International Relations and Strategic Studies

Trump 2.0: Recalibrating Indo–US Relations

Insights, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Social Sector, Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development

The election of Donald Trump and the emergence of his "America First" ideology represents a significant challenge to the Post world war II liberal international order and its underlying premise that a rules-based global system benefits U.S. interests in the long run. Trump's "America First" approach, characterized by a mix of economic isolationism and an interventionist military and political strategy under constrained resources, created significant strategic unpredictability in global affairs.

IMPRI Desk
December 29, 2025

Reviving India-Canada Ties: The Moment for a Fresh Start and Renewed Strategy (2025)

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 Policies, Programs and Schemes

Both India and Canada had bilateral trade nearing $10 billion in 2024, with potential to increase given the diaspora connections, cultural ties, and rising investments.

IMPRI Desk and Harsh V Pant
December 20, 2025

Digital Feminism as Foreign Policy: Building Digital Peace Economies and Advancing Security in Conflict Zones

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Gender Impact Studies Center, Gender, Pluralism and Social Inclusion, International Relations and Strategic Studies

I’d like to start with few lines from a poem I wrote for women in conflict zones of India, titled
‘Devi in distress’

IMPRI Desk
December 18, 2025

The India–Mongolia Connect: Spiritual Depth, Strategic Strength

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

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 Anil Trigunayat
December 12, 2025

India’s Engagement in UN Peacekeeping Operations- Under Viksit Bharat Mission

Insights, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Update

India, with more than 265,000 personnel, has served more than 49 missions since its independence, remaining one of the largest contributors to the United Nations peacekeeping.

IMPRI Desk and Bhaktiba Jadeja
December 11, 2025

What’s Behind the Taliban Foreign Minister’s India Visit?

Insights, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Governance and Law, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

The Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, will be traveling to New Delhi between October 9-16, after having received a waiver from the UNSC sanctions committee. His previous bid to secure the waiver back in September was not successful. During his visit, he is expected to meet the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and will arrive in New Delhi after having participated in the Moscow Format Dialogue in Russia.

Harsh V Pant and IMPRI Desk
December 9, 2025

Why Xi Jinping Is Purging His Military Loyalists

Insights, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for Work and Welfare, Economy and Infrastructure, Governance and Law, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, South Asia Studies Center

On October 17, 2025, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) expelled nine of its most senior military leaders, including members of the Central Military Commission (CMC), former defence ministers, and theatre commanders, from party membership. While the expulsions were not unexpected, given that most had been detained in recent months, the sheer scale of this purge, surpassing even those under Mao Zedong, startled China watchers.

Harsh V Pant and IMPRI Desk
December 9, 2025