Not everything in foreign policy starts and ends with a social media post; and there could not be a better example than what is happening in India-United States relations that …
Diplomacy
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Guest Column: SCO Summit, Ukraine Crisis, and Europe’s Uncertain Coalition
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readMuch of the world was in awe of the events in Tianjin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and the extensive military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary …
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President Trump Calls U.S.-India Trade Ties “One-Sided,” Defends Tariffs Amid Court Ruling
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump has described America’s trade relationship with India as “one-sided,” criticizing New Delhi for imposing some of the world’s highest tariffs. “I get along with India very …
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SCO Summit 2025: Leaders Emphasize Multilateralism, Security, and Global Governance Reforms
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAs nations worldwide grapple with the impact of ongoing U.S. tariffs, world leaders convened at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September …
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“At its core, the story of Mr. Trump and Mr. Modi is about two brash, populist leaders with big egos and authoritarian tendencies, and the web of loyalties that help …
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Guest Column: Arresting the Slide in India-United States Ties
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIn more ways than one, it is sad to see a relationship that was nurtured by many Prime Ministers and Presidents over the last twenty-five years being allowed to go …
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Book Review: Sing, Dance and Lead by Hindol Sengupta
by Gauri Shankar Gupta 4 minutes readLeadership translates vision into reality. Leaders innovate, unite, motivate, take risks, and transform. Sing, Dance and Lead is a resonant call to reimagine leadership through the timeless wisdom and spiritual …
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India and Canada Appoint New High Commissioners, Signaling Thaw in Diplomatic Tensions
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readEfforts to mend ties strained by diplomatic disputes in 2023 and 2024 have gained momentum, with India and Canada appointing new High Commissioners to each other’s capitals. In a bid …
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Trump’s Nomination of Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India a “Very Positive Step,” Says Harsh Shringla
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla has described President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sergio Gor as the next U.S. Ambassador to India as a …
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U.S. and India Hold 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue, Advance Defense and Strategic Cooperation
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe United States and India convened a virtual U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on August 25, 2025, to review ongoing bilateral and strategic initiatives. The meeting was co-chaired by Senior Bureau …