By Dhruva Jaishankar
The EU and India both have apprehensions about China’s economic and manufacturing supremacy threatening employment and businesses at home.
Why New Delhi and Brussels must reset bilateral ties
Foundation for layered India-America relations
By Dhruva Jaishankar
Trump and Modi announced a wide-ranging agenda to take the bilateral relationship forward. It included efforts that built upon the progress made during the Biden administration, particularly in terms of technology, defense, and regional cooperation.
Germany and the Indo-Pacific
By Dhruva Jaishankar
Understandably, Germany will be preoccupied in the short term with Europe’s eastern and southern flanks, the transatlantic relationship, and the Middle East, but Berlin has important economic and security interests in the Indo-Pacific.
Defence ties: India, US eye new thrust
By Vivek Mishra
Indian leadership must remain cautious as "America First" will loom heavy on Trump's foreign policy. As transfer of technology is of high priority for India in defense collaborations, elements of this sector will likely be at odds with Trump’s agenda.
Breaking the Shackles of Geography
By Vivek Mishra
As India and CARICOM prepare for the next summit, this partnership promises to be a cornerstone of India’s expanded global engagement in the years to come.
Dominance, Competition, and Adaptation: The US Quest for a Strategic Trifecta in the Indian Ocean
By Vivek Mishra
How does the Indian Ocean fits into the United States’ broader assertion as a regional power, especially with the United States shifting to a more collaborative strategy that emphasizes shared leadership?
Gautam Adani case turns the spotlight on a divided US judiciary
By Vivek Mishra
As the US judiciary continues to grapple with its internal divisions, the fallout from such cases similar to Gautam Adani’s situation will likely influence not only US-India relations but also the broader dynamics of international investment and diplomacy.
Trump 2.0: The Second Coming
By Vivek Mishra
Trump’s victory potentially marks a shift on multiple fronts as his second administration will be intent on changing the focus of the US both internally and externally.
Team Trump: There's Method To This Madness
By Vivek Mishra
While Trump's choices reflect his desire for a loyal team, they also signal his intention to challenge traditional governance structures and pursue a different vision for America's future.
Foursight: A Task Force On China’s Strategic Futures Joint Report
While there is no shortage of analysis and speculation of China’s capabilities and behavior today, it is imperative to keep an eye on longer-term developments and remain open to uncertainties that could shape China’s strategic outlook.
Joint Report
By Shikha Aggarwal, Divyank Chaudhary, Lily McElwee, Aaron Glasserman, Keshav Kelkar, Kento Mashiko, Takuya Matsuda, Helen Mitchell, Philip Rogers, Rena Sasaki, David Saultry, and Neil Thomas
Editors: Dhruva Jaishankar and Greg Brown
Trump 2.0 Could Recalibrate U.S. Indo-Pacific Engagements
By Vivek Mishra
While the Indo-Pacific will continue to receive attention in U.S. policy circles, the approach under Trump may be two-pronged.
How Trump 2.0 could reset America's Indo-Pacific strategy
By Vivek Mishra
Trump’s recent reelection signals a possible shift in global stability, with a hardline stance on China and strategic alliances in the Indo-Pacific.
Trump 2.0 will echo themes from first term, but with big changes
By Vivek Mishra
How might Trump’s second administration stay similar to and differ from his first term?
America at a crossroads
By Vivek Mishra
How have the Trump and Harris campaigns done so far in the views of the American public as Election Day nears?
Whether Trump or Harris, India-US relations are politics-proof
By Vivek Mishra
What might America’s foreign policy with India look like if led by a Trump administration or a Harris administration?
Why America embraces India’s strategic autonomy
By Vivek Mishra
How does India’s shift towards individualism impact its relationship with Washington as tensions with China grows?
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.