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Power, Buried Deep: The India–US Critical Minerals Pact and the Geopolitics Beneath the Surface
The India–US critical minerals pact signals a deeper geopolitical contest over supply chains, industrial power and the future of economic sovereignty.
Joydeep Chakraborty
13 minutes ago5 min read


From Hormuz to 6G: Inside the Quad’s Expanding Strategic Agenda
The Quad’s New Delhi meeting reveals how maritime security, critical minerals, technology and energy are reshaping the future of the Indo-Pacific.
Joydeep Chakraborty
21 hours ago7 min read


A Fracturing World, a Test for the Quad: What Is Really at Stake in New Delhi?
The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi 2026 highlights Indo-Pacific tensions, supply chain fragility, and evolving global power realignments.
Joydeep Chakraborty
2 days ago6 min read


Marco Rubio’s Maiden India Visit: Power Politics, Energy Diplomacy and the New India-US Compact
Marco Rubio’s maiden India visit reveals the deeper geopolitical logic driving India-US ties across trade, technology, energy and Indo-Pacific strategy.
Joydeep Chakraborty
3 days ago6 min read


Restless Oceans, Rising Stakes: Why the India–France Maritime Partnership Matters
The India–France maritime partnership is emerging as a critical pillar of Indo-Pacific strategy, global trade security and the evolving rules of international order.
Joydeep Chakraborty
4 days ago5 min read


From Bharat Mandapam to Nairobi: India’s AI Vision Goes Global
"India, Italy, and Africa have joined capabilities to showcase a groundbreaking offline voice AI hub at GITEX Kenya 2026—bringing inclusive solutions for agriculture and fintech powered by European supercomputing, India’s digital public goods, and African language innovation. Emerging directly from the momentum of the India AI Impact Summit, this trilateral partnership demonstrates how global collaboration can turn AI into a tool for empowerment in underserved communities." N
Peeush Srivastava
6 days ago2 min read


Modi in Abu Dhabi: Why the UAE Became the Opening Chapter of the Prime Minister’s Five-Nation Tour
PM Modi’s decision to begin his five-nation tour in Abu Dhabi reflects the UAE’s growing importance in India’s energy security, trade strategy and geopolitical calculations.
Joydeep Chakraborty
May 167 min read


The Many Suns of a Multipolar Age: India and the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
As global power equations shift, India’s leadership at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting reflects the growing push for a more multipolar and representative world order.
Joydeep Chakraborty
May 146 min read


A Strategic Hand in Muscat: Prashant Pise Takes Charge in Oman as India Redefines Gulf Diplomacy
Prashant Pise’s appointment as India’s Ambassador to Oman signals a deeper strategic recalibration in India–Gulf relations amid shifting maritime and geopolitical dynamics.
Joydeep Chakraborty
May 126 min read


Jaishankar’s Trinidad Visit: Where Girmitiya Memory Meets India’s Global South Vision
Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Trinidad visit reflects India’s evolving Caribbean strategy where diaspora memory now converges with development, diplomacy and Global South ambition.
Joydeep Chakraborty
May 107 min read


10th Indian Ocean Dialogue: How the Next Great Power Contest Is Unfolding at Sea
The 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue revealed how the Indian Ocean has emerged as the strategic centre of global trade, security and geopolitical competition.
Joydeep Chakraborty
May 96 min read


A Bridge Across Troubled Waters: Why Vikram Misri’s UAE Visit Matters in a Volatile West Asia
Vikram Misri’s Abu Dhabi visit highlights how India and the UAE are building a resilient strategic partnership amid rising instability in West Asia.
Joydeep Chakraborty
May 86 min read


From Bodh Gaya to BrahMos: What To Lam’s India Visit Reveals About Asia’s New Power Game
President To Lam’s India visit revealed how India and Vietnam are reshaping the Indo-Pacific through defence, trade, digital connectivity, and civilizational diplomacy.
Joydeep Chakraborty
May 76 min read


India, Sudan, and the Red Sea: Decoding the Strategic Signals from the 9th FOC
India’s growing engagement with Sudan signals a strategic shift shaped by Red Sea geopolitics, energy interests, and South-South cooperation.
Joydeep Chakraborty
May 66 min read


Dr Jaishankar’s Caribbean Visit: Recasting Cultural Ties into Strategic Influence
Dr Jaishankar’s Caribbean outreach transforms historical ties into strategic influence, redefining India’s role in a shifting global order.
Joydeep Chakraborty
May 46 min read


Dinesh Trivedi’s Dhaka Role: The New Envoy to India’s Most Delicate Neighbourhood
Dinesh Trivedi’s appointment to Dhaka reflects a strategic shift in India–Bangladesh ties amid evolving political and economic dynamics.
Joydeep Chakraborty
Apr 275 min read


Across the Blue Horizon: Pabitra Margherita’s Pacific Mission in Vanuatu and Tuvalu Explained
India’s outreach to Vanuatu and Tuvalu reveals a strategic blend of climate solidarity, development diplomacy, and Indo-Pacific ambition.
Joydeep Chakraborty
Apr 265 min read


From Chips to Ships: India–Korea Build a Future-Ready Strategic Corridor
India and South Korea deepen strategic cooperation across trade, technology, semiconductors, and climate, building a resilient future-ready partnership.
Joydeep Chakraborty
Apr 246 min read


India–Africa Forum Summit IV: A New Table for the Global South in a Divided World
IAFS-IV signals a turning point as India and Africa move from shared history to shaping a more equitable global order.
Joydeep Chakraborty
Apr 235 min read


India–China Reset? What the SCO Talks Really Signal
A nuanced look at how India–China engagement within the SCO shapes global geopolitics and strategic balance.
Joydeep Chakraborty
Apr 185 min read
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