The 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.
Click to View MoreThe West’s political and strategic unity is dissolving, creating a 'multi-polar West'. This fragmentation unlocks diplomatic opportunity for India. New Delhi can now strategically navigate multiple Western poles—leveraging the US for critical technology, France for defense, and the EU for trade—to reinforce strategic autonomy in the evolving global order.
Click to View MoreThe Global South, a coalition of developing nations, gains influence with India as a key leader. Through multi-alignment, institutional reforms, and South-South cooperation, India promotes equitable, sustainable, and digital solutions, transforming the group into an active global shaper.
Click to View MoreIndia's strategic autonomy, rooted in the Cold War, allows it to make independent decisions based on national interests, balancing relationships with global powers like the US and Russia. By building indigenous capabilities and participating in forums like BRICS and the Quad, India ensures sovereignty and strategic independence in a changing geopolitical landscape.
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