Category International Relations and Strategic Studies

US

Why trade barriers won’t bring back U.S. industrial power

Changes in America’s economic structure, coupled with its global dominance in the services sector, explain why manufacturing now occupies only a modest share of the nation’s GDP

The latest installment of the Make-America-Great-Again (MAGA) assault on globalised economic growth takes the form of an import duty of 100% on a segment of pharmaceuticals.

India - Greece: Philosophical Dialogues Across Civilizations

India – Greece: Philosophical Dialogues Across Civilizations

Policy UpdateAditi Singh Kaushik Background  Deemed as two of the most ancient civilizations, the Indian and Greek civilizations are emblematic of revered traditions that continue to inspire contemporary philosophical thought across the world. Both traditions address questions about the nature…

politics as performance: Trump's Theatrics and India's petty rivalries

Politics as Performance: Trump’s Theatrics and India’s Petty Rivalries

TK ARUN Trump seeks a Nobel for a hollow peace deal, while India’s cricket win turns petty—both confuse theatrics with strategy. The US government has shut down, Democrats refusing to give in to MAGA blackmail. Democrats are sticking to the…

India-Mongolia: Military training and peacekeeping

India–Mongolia: Military Training and Peacekeeping 

Policy UpdateAditi Kaur Background India and Mongolia have cultivated a Strategic Partnership since 2015, built on centuries-old cultural ties (notably Buddhism) and shared democratic values. Diplomatic relations date to 1955, and in 2015 Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit elevated ties…

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India–Nepal: Cross-border Pilgrimage Circuits

Nepal and India have deep cultural, social, and religious ties and have a unique and resilient connection. Tourism is a vital economic driver for both India and Nepal. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), tourism contributes over 9% to India’s GDP and provides employment to millions.

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Strategic Convergence: How Israel’s Drone and Anti-Terror Technologies Empower India

As India is trying to advance its security and technological self-reliance, India-Israel cooperation in anti-terror and drone technology is deepening. These relations formally go back to the 1990s, when diplomatic and defence relations between India and Israel began growing steadily.

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