India and New Zealand, bound by shared values and Indo-Pacific goals, can deepen ties through a balanced FTA. Tackling dairy sensitivities, NTBs, and visas could unlock trade, education, and climate cooperation, shaping a strategic, Australia-like partnership model.
Click to View MoreProtectionism is fragmenting trade and reshaping supply chains, posing risks and opportunities for India. By advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat, diversifying markets, and boosting technology-driven manufacturing, India can balance self-reliance with global integration, securing resilience and leadership in a protectionist world economy.
Click to View MoreIndia is transitioning from passive non-alignment to pragmatic multi-alignment, prioritizing strategic autonomy and national interest. Drawing on civilizational wisdom and modern realpolitik, it leverages economic and diplomatic strengths to navigate a multipolar world and assert its global influence.
Click to View MoreIndia's vote to support a UN General Assembly resolution aligns with the 'New York Declaration', demonstrating its commitment to a peaceful, two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, promoting regional peace and stability.
Click to View MoreIsrael's airstrike in Doha, targeting Hamas leaders, poses a threat to Qatar's sovereignty and India's vital energy, diaspora, and economic ties to the Gulf, jeopardizing peace efforts and posing challenges for India's foreign policy.
Click to View MoreModi's Beijing visit and Xi's engagement signal a cautious revival of "Chindia," prioritizing dialogue over discord. Despite border disputes, trade imbalances, and regional rivalry, resumed people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation offer hope. However, India must balance strategic autonomy with robust defense and economic strategies.
Click to View MoreIndia and Mauritius relation evolving from a friendship to an "Enhanced Strategic Partnership." Key pillars include maritime security cooperation, developmental assistance, and economic relationship. This people-first diplomacy model serves as a stability and prosperity pillar in the Indian Ocean Region.
Click to View MoreIndia and Israel have signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIT) to boost mutual investments and economic cooperation. The agreement includes a robust dispute resolution mechanism, safeguards against expropriation, and transparency. It also aims to promote collaboration in critical sectors like fintech, infrastructure, and digital payments.
Click to View MoreIndia's strategic autonomy, rooted in the Cold War, allows it to make independent decisions based on national interests, balancing relationships with global powers like the US and Russia. By building indigenous capabilities and participating in forums like BRICS and the Quad, India ensures sovereignty and strategic independence in a changing geopolitical landscape.
Click to View MoreIndia and Germany have a strong, democratic relationship, focusing on climate action, renewable energy, and green mobility. Germany is India's largest trading partner in Europe, crucial for the 'Make in India' initiative. Their shared commitment to a rules-based global order is evident in their cooperation in multilateral forums like the G4.
Click to View MoreIndia and China face a complex trade relationship, with India facing $99.2 billion deficit in FY25. India dependent on China, especially in electronics, machinery, and fertiliser. To manage strategic autonomy, India should provide credit to MSMEs, boost exports, diversify markets, invest in high-tech manufacturing, and balance strategic autonomy with engagement with major powers.
Click to View MoreThe H-1B visa program facing challenges due to the shift from a lottery-based system to a wage-based model, driven by "America First" sentiments. This could accelerate India's brain drain but also spur domestic innovation and localized business models. The debate calls for strategic policy responses to protect the diaspora and leverage skilled workforce for national development.
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