In a global environment where trade negotiations are increasingly shaped by domestic sensitivities and geopolitical caution, the pace of India-New Zealand FTA is analytically significant.
Japan’s technological sophistication aligns with India’s growing blue-water reach and central geographic position. Together, they can act as a counterweight to the Chinese navy.
The Italian term sprezzatura—a studied nonchalance that conceals intention—best captures the spirit of Trump’s foreign policy so far. The pattern is unpredictability, transactionalism, and disruption as diplomacy.
At Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, Ackermann stressed on expanding security footprint in region, terming it ‘key to global stability, rules-based order & reflection of our shared future’.
With a fresh wave of naval upgrades and smart partnerships, India is stepping up its maritime game to secure trade routes, boost stability, and carve out a leading role in the Indo-Pacific.
Modi govt has made economic diplomacy a key part of its engagement with US, Quad, and others. Yet, India’s economic linkages in Indo-Pacific region remain underdeveloped.
The US Typhon missile deployment in Japan risks straining diplomatic ties, sparking domestic unrest, and harming Japan's economy, experts warn of broader regional instability.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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