Takaichi's support for Taiwan and plans to revise Japan's pacifist constitution signal a tougher line against Beijing. India hopes the Abe protégé will strengthen bilateral ties, but her tenuous domestic political position could test these ambitions.
Unless dramatic reversals take place, the core of India’s foreign policy, which, at least since 2000, has focused on the US, Pakistan, China, and Russia, stands on the verge of collapse.
Modi govt needs to focus on building domestic capabilities and reducing internal polarisation. India’s foreign policy should not be shaped by delusion and narcissism.
‘Power and Purpose’ by Harsh V Pant and Anant Singh Mann takes the readers on an insightful journey through 75 pivotal moments that have shaped India’s foreign policy since 1947.
Global media takes note of Indian Foreign Minister's visit to UK, where he sat down to 'Lunch with the FT', with their conversation touching on India’s reputation on global stage.
India’s emphasis on developing railway connections with neighbouring countries is driven by the need to respond to China’s expanding railway infrastructure in the region.
India needs to figure out what kind of global player it wants to be while remaining uncompromising on its interests—hard-nosed and difficult, or cooperative and collaborative.
Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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