In a rapidly evolving international landscape, the partnership between India and Africa is emerging as one of the most consequential relationships of the 21st century. At a time when the …
Opinion
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Opinion: The Bitter Lessons of Conflict
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readAir Force Two is still parked in Washington DC. Vice President, J.D. Vance who was all set to leave for Islamabad for his Round Two with Iranian interlocuters is now …
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You can drive a million times through these sylvan landscapes of north Malabar, amidst the dense greens of Kerala, but you just cannot escape the onslaught of emotions triggered by …
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Opinion: Japan’s Strategic Moves Send a Signal
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIn a major move that has both strategic and diplomatic implications, Japan has decided to lift the ban on the export of lethal weapons for now restricting it to some …
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Earth Day 2026: Why Climate Education Is Our Most Powerful Climate Solution
by Arwa Mosaed Musaaed 5 minutes readThe message for Earth Day this year, under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” is both urgent and hopeful. In 2026, the future of our planet will be shaped not …
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U.S.-India Insight: Potted Plants are Pretty but the Jungle Teems with Life
by Richard M. Rossow, CSIS 5 minutes readAt both the Union and state level, India’s policy reform priorities tend to focus around a “potted plant approach” to growth – creating special incentives for targeted sectors. Many economies …
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Friendship or Strategic Ambiguity? Reassessing India–Bangladesh Relations After Political Upheaval
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 5 minutes readThe political landscape of Bangladesh has undergone a dramatic transformation following mass protests that led to the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The events surrounding her government’s removal …
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Opinion: Democrats Need to Tread Carefully
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readWhat is happening politically must be music to the ears of the Democratic Party. Equally there are sober elements in the party to believe that the outcome of the November …
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Balancing Oil, Optics, and Alliances: India’s Tightrope in the Gulf War
by Mahendra Vedby Mahendra Ved 6 minutes readHow is India taking the Gulf War, taking place next door, but reverberating globally? The question can be asked of any country, but India is special, being the most populous …
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Opinion: Between Hormuz and the Holy See
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIn the conspiracy theory environment of Washington DC, it will just be a matter of time before someone puts forth the argument that President Donald Trump’s spat with Pope Leo …