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Where Mountains Divide, Rivers Bind: The Unfinished India-China Story
As India and China cautiously rebuild dialogue, the LAC, trans-border rivers, pilgrimage and information warfare are reshaping the future of bilateral relations.

Joydeep Chakraborty
15 hours ago6 min read


How Diplomacy Has Changed: From Cold War Hotlines to Cyber and Economic Power
From Cold War hotlines to cyber networks and economic statecraft, diplomacy is evolving into the essential machinery for managing rivalry in an interconnected world.

Joydeep Chakraborty
2 days ago6 min read


South Asians in Scandinavia: How a Diverse Diaspora Is Shaping Politics, Innovation and Society
South Asians — spanning Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi and Nepali communities — form one of Scandinavia's fastest-growing and most influential diaspora groups. Beginning with 1970s labour migration to Norway and Denmark, the community now spans politics, technology, healthcare and academia across Norway, Sweden and Denmark From the bustling technology corridors of Stockholm to the maritime clusters of Oslo and the innovation hubs of Copenhagen, South Asians have b

Peeush Srivastava
2 days ago7 min read


19th India-Singapore FOC: Where Scale Meets Precision to Shape a New Asian Partnership
The 19th India-Singapore FOC signals a shift from diplomatic trust to strategic co-creation across technology, trade, connectivity and regional resilience.

Joydeep Chakraborty
3 days ago6 min read


The New Silk Strategy: Why India Is Betting on Uzbekistan to Rewrite Its Eurasian Strategy
The India-Uzbekistan Business Forum is more than a trade initiative. It marks New Delhi's evolving strategy to expand its influence across Eurasia through commerce, connectivity and long-term economic partnerships.

Joydeep Chakraborty
4 days ago5 min read


A Diplomat for a Dangerous Hour: Why Vishwesh Negi's Tehran Posting Matters Now
Vishwesh Negi's appointment as India's new Ambassador to Iran comes at a critical juncture shaped by Chabahar, energy security, regional conflict and strategic autonomy.

Joydeep Chakraborty
7 days ago7 min read


From Missiles to Markets: India and Israel's Next Frontier
The proposed India-Israel FTA could transform a defence-focused strategic partnership into a broader economic relationship built on trade, technology and innovation.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Aug 26 min read


India Mobile Congress 2026: How 'Scale without Boundaries' Reflects India's Global Digital Ambition
India Mobile Congress 2026 enters its landmark 10th edition with the theme "Scale without Boundaries." As India strengthens its position as a global technology powerhouse, IMC 2026 will bring together policymakers, innovators, startups, investors and industry leaders to shape the future of AI, telecom, digital infrastructure and international technology collaboration. New Delhi: There was a time when India Mobile Congress (IMC) was primarily viewed as the country's flagship t

Peeush Srivastava
Aug 24 min read


US Public Diplomacy and India: A Billion Screens and a New Geography of Power
As the US-China rivalry moves into the digital information space, India's vast digital audience, diaspora and independent global voice are making it central to the new battle for influence.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Aug 17 min read


Between the Mountains and Trust: India and Bhutan's Partnership Has Just Reached a New Height
The Fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks show how India is turning financial assistance into development, institutional capacity and a deeper partnership built on trust.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 316 min read


The India–UK HealthTech Accelerator Programme: Can Brilliant Ideas Bring Real-World Impact
The India–UK HealthTech Accelerator could help bridge India's scale and Britain's clinical expertise, but its true success will depend on turning innovation into adoption.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 306 min read


When Startups Become Diplomats: Discovering India's New Economic Frontier in Saudi Arabia
As Saudi Arabia pursues Vision 2030, Indian startups are emerging as new economic envoys, connecting Indian innovation with Saudi capital, markets and ambition.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 296 min read


Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026: How India's Renewable Revolution Is Becoming a Fight for Power
BRES 2026 reflects India's ambition to move beyond renewable capacity and shape the technology, manufacturing and geopolitical power of the new energy economy.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 286 min read


Sarnath’s UNESCO Moment: India’s Ancient Ideas Enter a New Geopolitical Contest
Sarnath’s UNESCO recognition gives India a powerful opportunity to transform its ancient Buddhist heritage into a contemporary instrument of cultural influence and Asian diplomacy.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 276 min read


3rd India-Tanzania FOC: Why Tanzania Could Become an Anchor for India in Africa
The 3rd India-Tanzania FOC signals a deeper partnership shaped by trade, critical minerals, digital infrastructure, maritime security and the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 267 min read


India-China Thaw Enters a More Consequential Phase as Jaishankar and Wang Yi Seek to Stabilise Ties
India and China are cautiously rebuilding ties, balancing border stability, economic interests and strategic competition as they seek a more predictable relationship.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 246 min read


7th India-UAE JCCA: Has the India-UAE Partnership Entered Its Most Important Phase?
The 7th India-UAE JCCA meeting reveals how consular cooperation, mobility, digital systems and diaspora welfare are becoming the backbone of a deeper strategic partnership.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 237 min read


The Quad, ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific: The Ocean Between Power and Choice
As the Quad deepens its Indo-Pacific role, ASEAN's centrality and India's strategic autonomy are emerging as decisive forces shaping the region's future.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 226 min read


Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026: What is India’s Next Move in the Global Clean Energy Race?
The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 could mark a pivotal moment in India's bid to turn clean energy leadership into global influence, investment and industrial power.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 217 min read


Investing in Europe's Future: Deciphering India's First Presidential Visit to Moldova
President Murmu's landmark visit to Moldova reveals how India is reshaping its engagement with Europe by investing in emerging strategic partnerships rooted in trade, technology and long-term geopolitical foresight.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jul 204 min read
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