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India’s planned voyage for 2027 should therefore be viewed as a valuable commercial and strategic experiment. A functioning Arctic connection could provide an additional trade route, complementing India’s existing maritime routes rather than replacing them. The greatest strategic benefit would be if India could develop several independent supply options rather than becoming overly dependent on

While there is no doubt that several important issues can be addressed at the BRICS+ Summit, the situation in West Asia and the strained relationship between BRICS members- the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iran are likely to cast a shadow over the meeting in September 2026. While referring to the West Asia conflict at the

As the current chair of BRICS, India will likely pay close attention to Wang Yi’s remarks pertaining to Russia-China cooperation in BRICS+. The organisation is likely to face many challenges. Most significantly, due to differences between BRICS+ members – especially the UAE and Iran, which are parties to the conflict in West Asia. During his

The phenomenon of paradiplomacy, which is the participation of state governments in foreign policy and ‘competitive federalism’ between states, has been steadily growing in India and is also acquiring several new dimensions. While addressing a CII Partnership road show, Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said: “Singapore has designed a remarkable blue-green capital city

The core logic behind Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to India is based on a sovereign calculation.  The Myanmar government has not turned away from China because its economic influence is too strong to ignore. However, it has deliberately chosen India to introduce a counterweight. Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30

The South Caucasus is emerging as a key arena for great power competition, with the United States expanding its presence in a region historically considered part of Russian and Iranian spheres of influence. While Armenia’s reorientation towards the West continues, its dependence on Russia constrains its pace of diversification. Though the corridor remains in its

The Arctic, once viewed as a region of cooperation, is increasingly developing as a stage of rivalry, with authority over resources, routes, and infrastructure emerging as key to national plans. The growing interest of US President Donald Trump in obtaining or enhancing his influence in Greenland is sometimes considered an odd geopolitical move. However, when

India would also be closely observing the changing geopolitical dynamics within the Gulf. There has been a visible deterioration in ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, even before the West Asia conflict began, though India needs to ensure a fine balance, given its ties with both countries. The India-UAE relationship has strengthened immensely in

While this national pledge, derived from the electoral documents of six parties, may not cover every aspect, it addresses significant issues that cannot be overlooked. Tackling these concerns is a modest yet crucial step toward realizing our vision and action. The focus should extend beyond the documentation to tangible governance outcomes. The recent national pledge

In recent years, the UAE has also emerged as a favored higher education destination for Indian students; this could change after the current Middle East conflict. Several Indians in the Gulf have begun to move their assets to other countries. Two of the major concerns for India arising out of the current Middle East Conflict,

The India-EU partnership is increasingly shared by democratic values and mutual benefit, contributing to an emerging architecture of international order built not on rigid blocs but on flexible coalitions. The unprecedented participation of the top EU leaders as chief guests at the Republic Day Celebrations in India marks Europe’s paradigm shift in viewing India as

While the events in the Middle East are being watched closely in different world capitals, they are also having a strong impact in South Asia, as is evident from some of the recent developments. India has managed to deftly navigate through global geopolitical uncertainty in recent years; however, it will need to adapt to the

Needonomics School of Thought believes that the real progress of humankind lies not in competition but in cooperation, not in domination but in dialogue. The United States and China must realize that peace, stability, and genuine understanding are far more valuable than transient economic victories. If both nations approach their relationship with transparency and sincerity,

Boko Haram has carried out numerous attacks across Nigeria and the wider Lake Chad region, leaving behind destruction, loss of life, and displacement. Among its most disturbing tactics is the recruitment of women and girls as suicide bombers, a grim reflection of the group’s gendered ideology. In just four years, these bombers killed over 1,200

While the idea of a BRICS common currency has been ruled out by several member states, the organisation is now focusing on developing a common payment system for member countries. Apart from the Existing national payment systems like China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the New Development Bank is

Washington’s Punitive Move on India Risks Starving Kyiv’s Frontlines, might actually backfire and end up hurting Ukraine.

India, as Chair of BRICS, may be shaping global south agenda through reforms in multilateral institutions, technology, environment, etc.

Amid Global Change, the Indonesia has attempted to successfully navigate a changing geopolitical and economic order.

ASEAN member states’ engagement with BRICS: Opportunities and Roadblocks must be viewed realistically to see how do they engage.

A spotlight on Singapore-China diplomatic voices shows speaking up against insular economic policies as well as growing global uncertainty.

Gulf Cooperation Council approval to unified GCC Grand tours visa, will enable seamless gulf travel experience to tourists to 6 countries.

India’s cautious engagement during the upcoming BRICS Summit – remains to be seen if there is consensus on joint statement on terrorism.

Indonesia’s pragmatic foreign policy is evinced from its strong ties with the US, China and Japan simultaneously.

India has come up with a new strategic outreach beyond borders by retaliation, engaging Non-State Actor and Diplomatic Outreach.

BRICS+ Expansion and Strategic Realignment on economic issues and a sense of ‘Global South’ solidarity could bind the organisation.

Leading Global South or Pleasing Trump is the India’s foreign policy challenge as to how to go ahead with U.S. and Global South nations.