The February 2026 trade deal between India and the United States cut tariffs to boost textiles and pharmaceuticals, benefiting hubs like Tiruppur. In return, India pledged reduced Russia energy imports, raising concerns over strategic autonomy and persistent steel tariff barriers.
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 MoreDespite border tensions, India’s trade deficit with China exceeds $116.2 billion in 2025, creating strategic risks across key sectors. Rather than full decoupling, India needs pragmatic de-risking by building domestic capacity in critical areas, using PLI reforms, global partnerships, and selective engagement to safeguard strategic autonomy.
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 MoreThe proposed U.S. “Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025” threatens secondary sanctions and 500% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy, targeting India. It forces New Delhi to balance energy security, economic risks, and U.S. ties while safeguarding strategic autonomy through diplomacy and alternative mechanisms.
Click to View MoreThe global order is shifting from US unipolarity to a fluid multipolar system shaped by US–China rivalry. The United States refocuses strategy, China expands influence, and Russia plays a revisionist swing role. For India, multi-alignment remains essential to preserve strategic autonomy.
Click to View MoreIndia-Canada ties sit at a tense crossroads. Strong trade and a vibrant diaspora contrast with mistrust rooted in security concerns and Khalistani extremism. The way forward lies in steady dialogue and deeper cooperation in critical minerals, clean energy, and aerospace while keeping economic engagement insulated from political friction.
Click to View MoreChina’s dominance in REE processing creates a major strategic risk for green tech and defense. With Beijing able to weaponize supplies, countries are turning to friend-shoring through the MSP. India is reforming mining laws and strengthening KABIL to cut dependence and secure long-term strategic and industrial autonomy.
Click to View MoreMajor powers like Russia, China, and the US are reconsidering their own nuclear testing, which puts pressure on India's voluntary nuclear testing moratorium. This global security shift requires India to re-evaluate its position to maintain a "Credible Minimum Deterrence" against new threats.
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 MoreIndia and Canada are resetting their relationship on pragmatism and mutual interest. Recent high-level dialogues have overcome past mistrust, promoting economic, technological, and security cooperation, paving the way for a resilient, strategically significant alliance that benefits both nations and global stability.
Click to View MoreIndia and the UK maintain a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'. Key challenges, including the Khalistan issue and extradition delays, currently test the relationship. Both nations must resolve these irritants while maximizing their Free Trade Agreement negotiations and joint Indo-Pacific defence efforts for global benefit.
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