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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
TopicInternational Relations

Topic: International Relations

Ashley Tellis, doyen of Indian strategic studies in US, arrested on suspicion of spying for China

For reasons not clear from documentation so far, Tellis was placed under FBI surveillance, starting at least October 2022. Tellis was seen being handed over a gift bag by Chinese diplomats.

What do Chinese think of Beijing-Moscow partnership? Russia is both ‘comrade and problem’

Even though the 'no-limits partnership' might not be reflected in the joint statements, in times to come, China and Russia may find themselves flocking together out of necessity.

Subscriber Writes: The rationality in Foreign Policy

To get universal explanations, one can simply treat rationality as an assumption whose proof of existence or non-existence is determined by the aggregate outcomes.

‘Open to supporting small & medium-scale projects of upto $1 million’: EAM Jaishankar at India-CARICOM meet

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was speaking at the meeting with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations. He also spoke of need for 'collective interest' in field of renewable energy.

India must look China in the eye at Vostok 2022. Retain presence, but signal distance

The US has grudgingly accepted India’s relationship with Russia. Now, it must get China to accept its relations with the US and its allies.

If India and China were friends, Asia would be more developed. But they are not

In ‘Wartime’, Rajiv Dogra writes about a frail India-China relationship where internal crises leave us vulnerable in front of a war-ready adversary.

‘Lives up to European values and standards’: EU backs Ukraine’s bid to enter bloc

Meanwhile, a top Russian security officer said the West was trying to ‘turn Eurasia into a region of puppet states at war with each other’.

I2U2 grouping of India, Israel, UAE and US to hold first virtual summit next month

According to the White House, the summit will be held to re-energise and revitalise American alliances across the world. Food security is on the agenda for the summit.

Ukraine-Russia first global fallout for Gen Z. Crucial to map their reaction to the crisis

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Stay neutral in Russia’s war. India’s caution follows principle of international relations

Friends can help sharpen the sword but to expect them to fight for us is unrealistic. War in Ukraine speaks loudly of such reality. India must take the cue.

On Camera

Government moves to ease Chinese investment curbs, clarify e-commerce export rules

Proposals based on Gauba panel recommendations; DPIIT has also sought defence ministry's comment to increase FDI limit from 49 percent to 74 percent.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.