Foreign Policy & Security
ORF America
Towards an India-U.S. Drone Corridor

By Naina Sharma

As China rapidly advances its drone capabilities, cooperation between India and the United States will be vital for both international standard setting and for both countries’ national security.

Towards an India-U.S. Drone Corridor
Economic Development
ORF America
In the Absence of Xi and Putin, the BRICS Pivot ...

By Anit Mukherjee

The BRICS Leader’s Declaration lays out in detail the process for a revision of quotas at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, representation of the Global South in the governance of artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies that will shape the future, and increasing the accessibility and affordability of climate finance.

In the Absence of Xi and Putin, the BRICS Pivot South
Foreign Policy & Security
ORF America
India-UK Trade Deal Sets a New Benchmark for ...

By Ashita Jain

The India-UK FTA reflects a significant shift in India’s digital trade approach. The commitments it makes, particularly on customs duties on electronic transmissions, data flows, and source code protection, will serve as benchmarks in India’s ongoing negotiations with the EU and the United States. 

India-UK Trade Deal Sets a New Benchmark for India’s Digital Trade
Foreign Policy & Security
ORF America
The Quad Joint Statement: the Good, the Bad, ...

By Lindsey Ford

There is much that feels reassuringly familiar about the joint statement that came out of the July 1 Quad meeting in DC, which maintains significant continuity in its overall tone and content. However, a close review also points to notable shifts that could erode the group’s regional influence over time.

The Quad Joint Statement: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Foreign Policy & Security
ORF America
A Streamlined Agenda as Quad Cooperation ...

By Ammar Nainar

Despite trade and tariff wars and continuing security tensions in Europe, the Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, Quad cooperation continues. But the trends this year also reflect a new and more focused agenda for Quad cooperation in the second Trump administration, including maritime, economic, and technology security, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

A Streamlined Agenda as Quad Cooperation Continues

Dhruva Jaishankar

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.

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