India and New Zealand recently elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, unveiling a comprehensive Roadmap to 2030. This transformative pact focuses on doubling bilateral trade, enhancing Indo-Pacific maritime security, and fostering deep economic, technological, and defence cooperation.
Click to View MoreIndia and Pakistan are exploring Track-II dialogues, spurred by a joint peace appeal from eminent citizens. However, official bilateral talks remain suspended since 2016, with India maintaining that terror and dialogue cannot proceed together.
Click to View MoreThe realization of the Asian Century relies heavily on India and China effectively managing their relationship. Despite facing severe border conflicts and massive trade imbalances, both nations cooperate pragmatically within BRICS to reform global governance and lead the Global South.
Click to View MoreThe 2026 Trump-Xi summit and US-China "G2" reshape Indo-Pacific geopolitics. India must navigate this fractured world using strategic multi-alignment, effectively managing US ties while pragmatically engaging China to protect its border security and strategic autonomy.
Click to View MoreThe escalating standoff between Israel, Iran, and the US over nuclear advancements risks a global energy crisis via the Strait of Hormuz, necessitating urgent Indian-led mediation to restore regional stability.
Click to View MoreIndia joins the US-led Board of Peace as an Observer, practicing strategic hedging. It safeguards trade and technology ties under Pax Silica while upholding UN centrality. With Pakistan as a member, India balances risks of bypassing multilateral norms and protects interests in West Asia and governance.
Click to View MoreThe post-WWII rules-based order is fraying due to great-power unilateralism, UNSC paralysis, and intensifying geopolitics, harming smaller states most. India responds by championing reformed multilateralism, strategic autonomy, and Global South interests, positioning itself as a Vishwa Mitra shaping a fairer, more stable global order.
Click to View MoreRenewed U.S. interest in Greenland reflects its strategic Arctic location, the Pituffik Space Base, and vast rare earth and energy resources. The push aims to counter Russian militarization and China’s Polar Silk Road, reduce supply chain dependence, and secure emerging sea routes, despite firm opposition from Denmark and Greenland.
Click to View MoreIndia launched the Responsible Nations Index to assess countries on ethical governance, environmental care, and global well-being. By challenging Western-led indices, the RNI shifts focus from power to accountability, promotes a Global South narrative, and positions India as a responsible Vishwa Bandhu in a multipolar world.
Click to View MoreThe US strike on Venezuela, framed as counter–narco-terrorism, undermines the UN Charter and reflects weakening international law. Economic interests, not drugs, appear central. For India, the episode reinforces the need for strategic autonomy through indigenous defence strength and calibrated multialignment in a fragile global order.
Click to View MoreIndia is boosting economic ties with Africa to diversify markets and counter China. Despite nearly $100 billion in trade, India's low market share is due to investment hurdles and weak MSME support. To double trade by 2030, India must utilize the African Continental Free Trade Area, expand manufacturing, enhance finance and logistics, and transition to a strategic partnership.
Click to View MoreMarking 75 years of ties, India and Jordan are upgrading relations to a strategic partnership. Jordan’s stability, role in the Aqaba Process, and IMEC potential matter for India. Fertiliser trade anchors ties, while defence, energy, and connectivity will drive future cooperation.
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