By Vivek Mishra
How does India’s shift towards individualism impact its relationship with Washington as tensions with China grows?
Why America embraces India’s strategic autonomy
The Decline of India-Russia Strategic Relations
MQ-9B deal: A capacity upgrade for India-US relations
By Vivek Mishra
How does the recent MQ-9B drone deal between India and the United States foster deeper defense and technology cooperation between the two countries?
The US-Venezuela relations: A downward spiral
By Vivek Mishra
As Washington navigates pressures in Latin America, it remains to be seen how the next U.S. administration will deal with Russia and China in America’s backyard.
Elections and externalities: India-US security ties under the next US presidency
By Vivek Mishra
External factors are likely to weigh heavily on US commitments in the Indo-Pacific under the next administration, which will in turn influence the evolution of the India-US security partnership.
Trudeau's K-drama: A distraction from domestic issues, China influence
By Vivek Mishra
Faced with low approval ratings, Justin Trudeau seems to be using foreign policy as a tool to distract from his domestic failures. Not just India, but another unresolved issue of Trudeau's tenure has been his handling of Chinese interference in Canadian elections.
Biden, Netanyahu, and the game theory spectacle in the Middle East
By Vivek Mishra
As Arab-Americans hope for Harris’ distance from Netanyahu, currently, there isn’t much difference between Biden’s and Harris’ Middle-East approach, as she could inherit an increasingly volatile Gulf
What Might Trump or Harris Mean for India
By Dhruva Jaishankar
While the direct implications for India might be less than for others, the 2024 U.S. presidential election will undoubtedly have indirect effects on India.
Japan shouldn’t work with the Taliban, not even to build schools
By Sadiq Amini
Is Japan’s continued engagement with Afghanistan, especially with development projects, furthering the legitimacy of Taliban rule?
Indo-Pacific Region Braces for Change, Opportunity With New U.S. Administration
By Dhruva Jaishankar
Why should Indo-Pacific nations pay attention to the U.S. presidential election and what will a change in leadership mean for existing partnerships?
India’s Indo-Pacific Reorientation
The Taliban and IS-K May Not Be Opposed After All
By Sadiq Amini
With the Taliban's return to power, Afghanistan is prone to rise of international terrorist groups just three years after the United States' withdrawal.
Modi’s Re-election: A Chance to Revitalize Afghanistan-India Relations
By Sadiq Amini
These days, Afghan democrats need a champion, and India, under Modi’s leadership, could be that champion – if New Delhi can correct course on its Afghanistan policy.
India’s Foreign Assistance: Trends, Processes, and Priorities
Reforming the UNSC Remains a Tough Task
By Dhruva Jaishankar
But the biggest obstacle remains China. China alone among the P-5 has not voiced support for the expansion of permanent UNSC seats but often hides behind others in negotiations.
India’s Tech Strategy: An Introductory Overview
The Diaspora, Democracy, and Diplomacy between India and the US
By Dhruva Jaishankar
At a basic level, India’s large diaspora in the US and a shared sense of democracy continue to contribute to deepening India-US relations.
Could a new U.N. envoy move the needle on Afghanistan?
By Sadiq Amini
A choice hasn’t been made, but non-Taliban stakeholders are eager for a policy change.
What Biden vs Trump II means for India and the World
By Dhruva Jaishankar
There are important differences between Biden and Trump on alliances, climate policy, immigration, tariffs, and democracy.
Taiwan should help Afghanistan
By Sadiq Amini
By spearheading the restoration of democracy in Afghanistan, Taiwan could eventually forge a strong alliance with a democratic Afghanistan.