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The U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran exposes deep divisions within BRICS. India’s cautious stance clashes with China–Russia’s anti-West posture, weakening bloc unity, raising doubts about its challenge to U.S. dominance, and highlighting the need for a cohesive security framework.
Click to View MoreThe Raisina Dialogue 2025 theme “Saṁskāra – Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement” reflects global trends of national assertion, plurilateral cooperation, and technological progress like India’s Digital Public Infrastructure. It showcases India as a “Vishwa Mitra” and Global South voice, though challenges remain in converting dialogue into concrete action.
Click to View MoreJawaharlal Nehru was a central figure in India’s freedom struggle and the principal architect of the country’s early post-independence framework. As India’s first Prime Minister, he laid the foundations of parliamentary democracy, secularism, planned economic development, scientific advancement, and an independent foreign policy based on the Non-Aligned Movement. His vision of a modern, self-reliant, and progressive nation continues to influence India’s political, economic, and global trajectory.
Click to View MoreThe Henley Passport Index 2026 shows a widening mobility divide. While Singapore leads, India’s rise to 80th with access to 55 destinations reflects diplomatic gains but persistent gaps. Strengthening passport power needs deeper visa diplomacy, economic leverage, and better security, learning from models like the UAE.
Click to View MoreRising US pressure, including proposed tariffs on Iran-linked trade, puts India’s Chabahar investment under strain. Central to INSTC connectivity and strategic autonomy, Chabahar risks slipping to China if India exits. New Delhi must defend its regional value through firm, multi-pronged diplomacy while managing sanctions exposure.
Click to View MoreIndia’s “Operation Sagar Bandhu” after Cyclone Ditwah showed its role as a first responder in the Indian Ocean Region. With the Air Force, Navy and NDRF involved, it reflected Neighbourhood First and SAGAR, boosted soft power, strengthened Sri Lanka ties and countered extra-regional influence.
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