On a Beijing business trip: Trump-Xi meet signals managed rivalry, not reset in US-China ties
President Donald Trump's recent visit to China focused on managing competition between the two global powers.
Category International Relations and Strategic Studies
The Climate Consequences of War
TK Arun As the world witnesses accelerated US decline, can India not get caught flat-footed? The war in West Asia will accelerate US decline and rise of China. It will force Europe to kick the habit of holding on to…
India – Cyprus Strategic Partnership 2026: Strengthening India’s Mediterranean Outreach
The elevation of India and Cyprus relations into a strategic partnership in May 2026, marked a significant development in expanding India’s geopolitical and economical engagement with the Mediterranean region.
India – France Joint Statement 2026: A Special Global Strategic Partnership
India and France’ partnerships is known to be one of the most stable and trusted strategic partnerships in contemporary International relations. The partnership evolved into a strategic partnership in 1998 and has significantly expanded into various domains such as defense, space, nuclear energy, maritime security, trade, climate cooperation, education and emerging technologies. In February 2026, when the French President Emmanuel Macron visited India, both countries jointly elevated their ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” reflecting the growing geopolitical, economic and technological significance of bilateral cooperation.
Geoeconomics and Connectivity: INSTC and BIMSTEC
Policy Update Nagul Prana K.S. Background Source: In recent years, economic connectivity has become an increasingly important part of global geopolitics. Countries are now using trade corridors, infrastructure projects, and regional partnerships not only for economic growth but also to…
Evaluating the India-Vietnam Plan of Action (2024-2028) through Indo-Pacific Vision
Policy Update Ameya Satam Background: From May 5 to 7, 2026, President To Lam visited India to strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and Vietnam. On May 6, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam met at…
India–New Zealand FTA: Boosting Economic Ties and Market Access
The once-in-a-generation free trade agreement between India and New Zealand is a comprehensive framework that encompasses market access, agricultural productivity, investment, talent mobility, collaboration in sports, tourism, and people-to-people ties, marking a historic milestone in bilateral economic relations.(Ministry of Commerce and Industry, 2025). The FTA is designed to benefit manufacturers, farmers, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, students, and skilled professionals across both nations.