Are India and Pakistan Drifting Toward War as the Indus Treaty Crumbles?
elations between India and Pakistan—long shaped by historical rivalries and persistent conflict—are now teetering on the brink of a fresh crisis.
India and Indonesia: Security Orbits in the Indo-Pacific
he elections held in India and Indonesia this year have attracted considerable attention from scholars and practitioners, particularly in the context of security issues linking the regions to regional and international politics in the Indo-Pacific.
India Implements Controversial Citizenship Law Excluding Muslims
This law, which is the first of its kind in India, sets a religious standard for citizenship in a country known for its religious diversity.
India Plans New Naval Base Near Maldives Amid Rising Tensions
n response to escalating tensions with the Maldives, India has announced plans for a new naval base named INS Jatayu, to be located on Minicoy, the southernmost island in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
India’s Smartphone Export Aspirations Face Hurdles Amid Tariff Concerns
Government documents reveal growing fears that India may lose ground to competitors such as China and Vietnam in the fiercely contested smartphone export race.
India Expands Naval Presence Amidst Growing Competition with China
or decades, India has strategically concentrated its defense efforts on land borders, particularly with neighboring rivals Pakistan and China.
Italy’s Meloni Pursues an Ambitious Diplomacy from Africa to India
While Italy aims to position itself as a key player, it faces stiff competition from other nations actively engaging with Africa, including China, Russia, India, Japan, and Turkey.
Russia and India Advance Plans for Joint Military Equipment Production
ussia and India have achieved significant progress in discussions on jointly producing military equipment, according to statements from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
The World’s Largest Democracy Goes Wrong: Three Books on Hindu Nationalism in India
arendra Modi is roaring to the world that India is a worthy contender on the global scene.
India Rejects Canada’s Accusations of Assassination of Sikh Leader
His family and friends in the Sikh community were immediately almost certain who was behind the attack: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Saudi Arabia Green-Lights an Economic Corridor Connecting India with Europe
n September 10, 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India to establish a new economic corridor linking India, the Middle East, and Europe.
Sri Lanka to Allow Indian Rupee in Local Transactions
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and President Ranil Wickremesinghe made their first visit to India since Ranil assumed office last year.
Is the Modi Government Selectively Rewriting Indian Muslim History?
or many Indian Muslims, the Gujarat riots are among some of their darkest memories.
How India Uses Buddhism in Its Foreign Policy
uring the past decade, international audiences have come to associate the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Indian Government with a muscular form on Hindu nationalism that has made the country a metaphorical living hell for religious minorities.
India Tightens Sanctions against Chinese Technology Companies
ivo Mobile, a Chinese technology company, is accused by India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) of evading $280 million in taxes.
Russia-Ukraine War: Why India, Israel, and Pakistan Have Chosen Silence
India and the Invasion of Ukraine
India maintains close ties with Russia and the United States.
“Godi Media” in Modi’s India: A War on Journalists?
our weeks after Amnesty International was forced to halt is operations in India in September 2020, citing the Indian government’s crackdown on civil society, the UK-based human rights organization published a report warning of a coordinated effort to target journalists and activists in India and Kashmir, specifically those critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Hindutva War on Christians in India
or India’s religious minorities, 2021 has been described a “year of fear” and “annus horribilis,” after the country experienced an unprecedented level of communal violence, but what makes the previous year stand out from others during the Narendra Modi era is the way in which Christians have come under increasing pressure and attack.
India’s Role in the Maldives Raises Questions
n November 12, thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Maldivian capital Male, calling for and an end to the Indian military presence and interference in domestic affairs, while chanting, “Indian Military Out,” making it one of the largest ever political protests on the archipelagic country, and igniting similar protests elsewhere, including Fuvahmulah city, where thousands gathered on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
Hindutva Radicalization of the Indian Cricket Team
On Sunday evening, however, Pakistan shocked the world by upstaging its perennial foe and tournament favourite – India– in a match played before a packed Dubai International Cricket Stadium and a television audience surpassing one billion people.
