India and Japan are redefining Indo-Pacific minilateralism through development cooperation, quality infrastructure, digital public infrastructure and capacity building—offering the Global South a more transparent and sustainable pathway to growth. by Hridbina Chatterjee The rapid reconfiguration of the Indo-Pacific geopolitical architecture has established this maritime domain as the premier arena of twenty-first-century statecraft. Within this contested environment, minilate

Xi Jinping’s return to India after nearly seven years marks more than a diplomatic visit. Against the backdrop of the 2020 border crisis, BRICS and intensifying US-China competition, the meeting could signal a cautious recalibration of India-China relations. By Samantha Karmakar The return of Chinese President Xi Jinping to India after nearly seven years is not simply a revival of summit diplomacy; it is a carefully choreographed encounter between two powers whose relationsh

Digital cooperation is becoming a new pillar of India-Seychelles relations. Building on decades of maritime security and Blue Economy ties, India and Seychelles are now expanding cooperation into Digital Public Infrastructure (UPI, DigiLocker), cybersecurity (via CERT-In and DICT), and AI-driven maritime monitoring — positioning the Western Indian Ocean as a testbed for South-South digital diplomacy. By Utkarsh Garg The increasing integration of digital technologies into gove

From Suez and oil to semiconductors and supply chains, geopolitics is evolving as geography, technology and economic interdependence reshape global power.

Diplomatic immunity is less a privilege for diplomats than a carefully designed legal shield that keeps diplomacy functioning when relations between states turn hostile.

When embassies become targets, the damage extends beyond diplomacy, threatening trust, economic confidence, investment and the rules that sustain international engagement.

The strategic collaboration between Japan's OMRON Healthcare and India's Tricog Health demonstrates how cross-border innovation can address the growing burden of cardiovascular disease through AI, connected devices, and preventive healthcare. In the landscape of global diplomacy, the partnership between India and Japan has long been anchored by massive infrastructure projects, high-speed rail corridors, and deep-sea maritime exercises. Yet, as both nations navigate the comple

India’s diplomatic journey reveals a strategic philosophy built not on choosing camps, but on creating the power and partnerships to preserve its freedom of choice.

From Cold War hotlines to cyber networks and economic statecraft, diplomacy is evolving into the essential machinery for managing rivalry in an interconnected world.

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

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.

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.

Despite India's vast market potential, Japanese MSMEs remain underrepresented compared with Southeast Asia. At the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026, JICA India's Takuro Takeuchi explained the barriers, opportunities, and practical roadmap needed to unlock the next phase of India–Japan economic cooperation Takuro Takeuchi, Chief Representative of JICA India Office, addressing the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026 in Kolkata on Japanese MSME investment in India.

India's SHANTI Doctrine positions its UNSC campaign as a broader push to reform global governance, strengthen the Global South, and redefine the future of the United Nations.

A new knowledge paper presented by Ambarish Dasgupta at Intueri Consulting LLP during the 5th India–Japan Business Conference 2026 argues that Eastern India is poised to become the next major destination for Indo–Japan SME partnerships, offering strategic advantages in manufacturing, logistics, technology collaboration, and access to Southeast Asian markets. For decades, the story of India–Japan cooperation has been written through landmark infrastructure projects, high-spee

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's maiden India visit marked a decisive shift in India-Japan ties, strengthening strategic trust, economic security, technology collaboration and the shared Indo-Pacific vision.

India is redefining migration by transforming skilled mobility into a strategic tool for diplomacy, global partnerships and long-term economic growth.

India's trade deal agenda has never been busier. As of mid-2026, India is simultaneously finalising multiple Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) that could reshape its economic relationships across the globe. This tracker covers the status of every major India FTA and trade deal — active, under negotiation, and proposed. What is an FTA? A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a deal between two or more countries to reduce or eliminat

Economic diplomacy has become the new language of global power. Discover how India is using trade, investment, technology, and strategic partnerships to reshape its geopolitical influence and strengthen its position in an increasingly fragmented world.

Despite India's record Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, Northeast India remains on the margins of global capital. Using official DPIIT data, this analysis explores what the region's low FDI means for MSMEs, industrial growth, and competitiveness. From Assam's semiconductor ecosystem and Japan-backed bamboo biorefinery to the tea sector and MSME credit gap, it argues that lasting growth depends on stronger value chains, better access to finance, and meaningful integrat