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Digital Statecraft and Cyber Cooperation: Reimagining India–Seychelles Digital Partnership in the Western Indian Ocean
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

Edit Desk
Aug 2612 min read


From Remittances to Statecraft: How Qatar Became the Next Test for UPI Diplomacy
The Qatar-India UPI corridor is more than a remittance channel, offering a glimpse into how India is turning digital payment infrastructure into economic statecraft.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Aug 196 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


Bridging Strains: Abhay Kumar and the Path to Recalibrating India–Azerbaijan Relations Post-Operation Sindoor
Abhay Kumar appointed India’s ambassador to Azerbaijan to rebuild ties post-Operation Sindoor, emphasizing diplomacy, dialogue, and strategic engagement.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jan 14 min read
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