The 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.
Click to View MoreIndia's relationship with Namibia is shifting from ideological solidarity to strategic partnership, with a focus on environmental goals, digital payments, and economic ties. The partnership is strengthening in areas like uranium, defense, health, and IT, offering a sustainable alternative to global players.
Click to View MoreIndia's relationship with Namibia is shifting from ideological solidarity to strategic partnership, with a focus on environmental goals, digital payments, and economic ties. The partnership is strengthening in areas like uranium, defense, health, and IT, offering a sustainable alternative to global players.
Click to View MoreIndia and Iran relations centered on energy needs and regional connectivity projects like Chabahar Port and INSTC. Economic cooperation faces challenges due to international sanctions on Iran. India navigates balancing relations with other regional powers while acknowledging the importance of strengthening its strategic partnership with Iran.
Click to View MoreThe shifting US-China relationship creates both opportunities for India to attract investment and diversify supply chains, and challenges like border tensions and maintaining strategic autonomy amidst great power pressures. India responds by prioritizing national interests, building economic resilience, and pursuing a multi-aligned foreign policy for a secure future.
Click to View MoreIndia’s foreign policy on the Israel-Palestine conflict masterfully balances historical solidarity with Palestine and strategic ties with Israel. This "de-hyphenated" approach protects national interests like energy security and counter-terrorism while advocating a two-state solution. India navigates this geopolitical tightrope with nuanced UN votes and a focus on peace and humanitarian aid.
Click to View MoreIndia-China relations are at a critical juncture, marked by a post-Galwan trust deficit, persistent border disputes, and trade imbalance. To navigate this, India must strengthen border infrastructure, diversify supply chains, and engage in assertive diplomacy. A strategic and patient approach is essential to safeguard national interests.
Click to View MoreThe India-Russia "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" is a time-tested relationship crucial for India's strategic autonomy. It anchors India's defense and energy security while providing a counterbalance in a multipolar world. Both nations must diversify trade and deepen cooperation to navigate emerging challenges and maintain a resilient partnership.
Click to View MoreIndia and the Philippines have formed a Strategic Partnership, aiming for joint naval exercises, BrahMos missile discussions, trade liberalization, digital economy support, and visa facilitation. The Philippines is crucial for India's Indo-Pacific vision and counterbalancing China, with challenges including China's influence and connectivity gaps.
Click to View MoreThe Made in China 2025 initiative aims to transform China into a global manufacturing superpower by focusing on 10 key industries. China has achieved success in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and biopharmaceuticals. To learn from MIC2025, India should focus on sunrise sectors, boost R&D, and diversify global supply chains.
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