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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicForeign policy

Topic: foreign policy

How India, China and US manage their ties will shape future of east Asia

India now views China as a greater direct security threat than the US.

After US midterm elections, India needs to build bridges with more Congress members

New Delhi will have to cautiously watch the situation and be ready to convince US Congress to boost India’s national interest.

What happened during Narendra Modi’s 2015 visit to Pakistan and why it still matters

Disappointed with the cancellation of talks with India, Pakistan says ‘nothing substantive was discussed’ during Modi’s 2015 trip.

Why foreign policy could be the top election issue in 2019

Modi has been selling national pride, and his voters buy it.

These Pakistani women commandos are fighting patriarchy to combat terrorism

Confusion over US secretary of state’s call to Pakistan PM; and a dollar garland for minister.

No Kashmir, no terrorism: Why New Delhi should feel happy with Imran Khan’s speech

In his maiden speech to the nation, the Pakistan PM made a passing reference to foreign policy that lasted exactly 40 seconds.

Ministry of external affairs mulls extending leave travel privilege to Central Asia

Earlier this year, the Centre announced that it had shelved a 2015 plan to include SAARC countries in the travel scheme for government employees.

India’s grip on strategic port in Iran loosens as China enters the picture

The next trigger for increasing geopolitical tensions between India and China could be the port of Chabahar,1,800 kilometers from Tehran in Iran.

Why India can no longer afford an ambiguous policy vis-à-vis China

Deterring China has been a gradual work in progress since 2014, with concern replacing fear as the primary driver in strategy formulation.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.