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Beyond Optics: India’s New Strategic-Commercial Linkages

America’s volatile foreign policy is forcing India to revisit its own priorities. Domestically, the Modi government seems intent to move faster on domestic reforms to buttress growth that is ordinarily fueled by commercial ties…

By Richard M. Rossow, CSIS · January 9, 2026

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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Lakshmi Puri

Ambassador Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri is a distinguished Indian diplomat, former UN Assistant Secretary-General and author, known for her extensive work in international development, human rights and women’s economic empowerment. She…

By Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald · January 9, 2026

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A Free-Falling Bangladesh Stares at a Bleak Future 

India – the country dubbed as Bangladesh’s doula during its nascence – has suffered a strategic setback due to recent monumental political transformation along its eastern border. This unavoidable fallout…

By Senge Sering · January 7, 2026

Bangladesh

Why Political Uncertainty in Bangladesh Demands India’s Attention

As the parliamentary elections approach, the political landscape in Bangladesh is growing increasingly tense. Located strategically in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh shares political, economic and cultural ties with India, along with…

By Rupa Kumari · December 27, 2025

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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Ajay Bisaria

A seasoned diplomat with decades of experience across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Ajay Bisaria has been at the forefront of some of India’s most consequential diplomatic…

By Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald · December 26, 2025