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A Defence Link That Lasts: India and Russia In An Evolving Global Order
The India-Russia summit may reveal the future of defence ties, with Russia remaining a key partner, though with a smaller share of the Indian arms market.
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Geopolitical Fallout from the US-China AI Competition
The indecision surrounding US export controls on AI chips to China highlights the Trump administration’s erratic and inconsistent tech policy, casting the American-led strategy of decoupling into doubt, even among its own allies.
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China Watches India-Taiwan Ties with Unease
China views India-Taiwan ties with unease as trade, labour, and tech cooperation deepen—testing Beijing’s red lines amid a cautious thaw with New Delhi.
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Psychological Resilience in a Changing World
Rapid societal change—from AI to climate crises—is reshaping mental health worldwide, demanding policies that balance progress with psychological resilience.
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Rise of German Military Power and the India Opportunity
Germany’s defence revival offers India a chance to diversify from Russia through deeper co-development.
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Modi's China Visit: Prevailing Chinese Discourse
Chinese discourse frames Modi’s China visit as a strategic move to expand India’s influence and assert its autonomy amid shifting global dynamics.
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A precarious world order
NATO’s growing defence expenditure is poised to intensify a range of geopolitical dynamics.
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India, China, and the Perils of Demography
China’s population is shrinking, and India’s will peak by 2063. For both, the legacy of demographic control now collides with irreversible realities.
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Beijing’s global vision takes shape in Africa
Mao Zedong once famously declared that ‘political power grows out of the barrel of a gun’. But almost a century later, China realises that triumphing in an increasingly multipolar world also requires shaping public opinion. Accordingly, Beijing is rearranging its foreign policy outlook — especially in Africa.
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India's Strategic Crossroads: Reassessing Partnerships Post-Pahalgam
The Pak-sponsored terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the tragic loss of 26 lives, has once again thrust India into a complex web of regional tensions and international diplomacy. While India responded unequivocally with Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructures, the subsequent ceasefire, reportedly brokered by the United States, has raised questions about India's strategic choices and the reliability of its international partners.
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