In late 2025, when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declared in the Parliament that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could amount to a survival threatening situation for Japan , opening the door to the notion of collective self defence she rather dramatically shifted decades of Tokyo’s strategic ambiguity in a second by this statement. This very remark shattered the very spirit of diplomatic complacency, signaling a potentially new era in East Asia security. It's essential to

India’s festival seasons are a kaleidoscope of colors, lights, and joyous celebrations that electrify the nation’s streets and homes. Yet, beneath the lively rhythms and vibrant markets lies a fierce and often unseen economic battlefield, the 'Bazaar Battle'. This yearly surge in consumption, which fuels one of the largest economies in the world, has become the focal point of a high-stakes confrontation between India’s dreams of self-reliance and the pervasive wave of importe

India’s defence sector is undergoing a decisive transformation shaped by a dual imperative: strengthening self-reliance while simultaneously enhancing operational readiness through select foreign procurements. This evolving approach is rooted in the recognition that long-term preparedness requires a resilient domestic defence–industrial base, but short-term deterrence demands timely acquisition of critical systems from trusted international partners. The shift is neither abru

Improving a nation with the world's largest population to a model of the world's exemplary is not a piece of cake. India’s emergence as a global hub for service exports marks a strategic shift in its economic identity and foreign policy posture. The country’s rapid growth in services and goods exports signals a transition from a developing market to a defining pillar of the world’s trade architecture. With an expanding share in global service trade and a robust technological

A Meeting of Old Partners in a New World This week, New Delhi hosts one of the most closely watched diplomatic engagements of the year: the 23rd Annual India–Russia Summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival marks his first visit to India since 2021, a gap shaped by war, sanctions, and shifting global alignments. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit is both a reaffirmation of a long-standing partnership and a test of India’s ability to balance ties with Moscow