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India’s response to US-Israel war on Iran isn’t muted. Just read what SCO said on Khamenei killing

A close reading of the official statements made by India’s MEA, ASEAN, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and Turkiye suggests that our reticence is not exactly an outlier.

India’s outward-looking trade policy has an inward-looking problem

India seeks export-driven growth and deeper integration into global value chains but a more challenging question is rarely addressed.

Malaysia ‘strongly condemns’ terrorism, as Modi visit boosts strategic partnership with Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has long been perceived as pro-Pakistan at international fora. However, the PM's state visit sees a shift in position on cross-border terrorism, trade among others.

India-China & ASEAN should come together for Panchsheel 2.0, says former Singapore FM

George Yeo was speaking at the 43rd CD Deshmukh Memorial Lecture in Delhi where he spoke about the importance of India-China ties in the Trump era.

Trump’s presence at ASEAN could create new US-China axis. India shouldn’t have skipped it

As in the West, India must engage with ASEAN and APEC in the East and Southeast with a much greater degree of seriousness and commitment.

ASEAN-India ties ‘powerful foundation for global stability’ in ‘uncertain’ times, says PM Modi

PM attends 22nd ASEAN-India summit virtually. A number of international leaders are present in Kuala Lumpur including US President Donald Trump & Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

India, Philippines elevate ties to strategic partnership; Modi renews push for ASEAN FTA review

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushed for the completion of the review of the ASEAN free trade agreement Tuesday, as India elevated its...

Marcos Jr to be 5th Philippines president to visit India. Delhi-Manila diplomatic ties date back to 1949

The president will be on a state visit to India from 4-8 August. India and the Philippines have shared a strategic and cultural partnership.

Shared history, troubled border. How 11th century Hindu shrine is at heart of Cambodia-Thailand clash

The latest friction was sparked when Thailand Thursday reported spotting a Cambodian drone & armed soldiers near Ta Muen temple. Matter escalated to Thai airstrikes.

China is seeking closer ties with Southeast Asia. It’s not just a response to Trump

A closer reading of Chinese discourse reveals a sanitised narrative. While the economic and diplomatic themes are amplified, contentious issues—like the South China Sea—are absent.

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The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.