Dhruva Jaishankar

India’s Contributions to Security in the Western Pacific

India’s Contributions to Security in the Western Pacific

By Dhruva Jaishankar and Ammar Nainar

As China and the United States jostle for position, India has a modest but meaningful role to play as a security provider in the Western Pacific. Beyond the Indian Ocean, its ability to improve interoperability with willing and capable partners and assist in capacity-building efforts have only increased, notwithstanding the tenor of relations with the United States.

India and South Korea: Opportunities for Industrial and Strategic Cooperation

India and South Korea: Opportunities for Industrial and Strategic Cooperation

By Dhruva Jaishankar

The newly-elected presidency of Lee Jae Myung in South Korea has created an opportunity to advance India-South Korea relations. The greatest potential for cooperation between the two countries involves aligning South Korea’s dynamic industrial capabilities with India’s own industrialization efforts.

UK, India Could Be Relative Beneficiaries of Trump’s Tariff War

UK, India Could Be Relative Beneficiaries of Trump’s Tariff War

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Trump’s April 2 announcement has already roiled financial markets, and the global economy will continue to be adversely affected both by the implementation of tariffs and by uncertainty as negotiations proceed. But while there will be no immediate winners, some parties appear relatively better off.

Republicans and Democrats Still Uncertain about China

Republicans and Democrats Still Uncertain about China

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions commenced their programs this month, indicating the few months left for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. But little has been said about the candidates' approach to American foreign policy, especially regarding the future of the United States' relationship with China.