The India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership actively shapes Indo-Pacific stability. Driven by shared concerns over regional security, both democracies collaborate on critical minerals, defence technology, maritime awareness, and clean energy. Upgrading ECTA to CECA remains vital for deep economic alignment.
Click to View MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi's receipt of the Bintang Adipurna highlights the elevating trajectory of India-Indonesia relations. This strategic engagement focuses on securing maritime chokepoints, expanding defence exports, integrating digital economies, and solidifying a shared vision for a free Indo-Pacific.
Click to View MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic tour solidifies an "Arc of Trust" among India, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. This strategic framework counters geopolitical disruptions by enhancing maritime security, securing critical mineral supply chains, and promoting a rules-based, multipolar Indo-Pacific order.
Click to View MoreThe Indo-Pacific is a vital geopolitical construct linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Driven by economic growth and great power rivalry, India navigates this region through frameworks like SAGAR, IPOI, and the QUAD to ensure maritime security and strategic autonomy.
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 conflict involving Iran and its regional proxies has created a significant shift in the global geopolitical landscape. While the United States and its allies are deeply embroiled in diplomatic and military efforts to contain the crisis, China has positioned itself as a strategic beneficiary.
Click to View MoreIndia–Fiji relations are entering a new phase, moving from Girmitiya-era bonds to a strategic partnership. Fiji supports India’s Act East and Indo-Pacific vision through FIPIC and development cooperation. Despite China’s influence, ties are set to grow via security cooperation and climate resilience.
Click to View MoreIndia and Italy have upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership, anchored in shared values and economic complementarities. Recent forums and a 2025–29 Action Plan target cooperation in defence, technology and supply chains. Success depends on easing bureaucratic barriers, correcting trade imbalances and timely progress on the India-EU FTA and joint defence projects.
Click to View MoreIndia and the U.S. strengthened their strategic ties with the 10-year “Framework for the U.S.-India Major Defence Partnership” signed in October 2025. The pact enhances cooperation in technology transfer, intelligence sharing, joint exercises, and defence production, reinforcing regional stability and a free, open Indo-Pacific.
Click to View MoreThe U.S.-China rivalry over trade, technology, and tariffs forces India to balance strategic autonomy with economic opportunity. Leveraging the “China Plus One” shift, India can attract FDI and diversify supply chains while advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Quad to anchor its role in a multipolar world.
Click to View MoreThe Kuala Lumpur Declaration (2025), adopted at the 20th East Asia Summit by 18 nations, reaffirms commitment to regional peace, stability, ASEAN Centrality, a rules-based order, and multilateralism, aligning with India's Act East policy for a secure Indo-Pacific.
Click to View MoreIndia and ASEAN share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership central to India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision. Focused on connectivity, maritime security, and trade, it faces challenges from China’s assertiveness and project delays. Strengthening digital, maritime, and supply chain cooperation is key to regional stability and growth.
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