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Sunday, June 14, 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

What right have you given to Kashmiris under your control: Sheikh Abdullah asked Pakistan

In 1975, Sheikh Abdullah delivered a speech from Srinagar's Lal Chowk, slamming Pakistan for sending tribesmen to invade Kashmir, while questioning the state of the people living in PoK.

As world chases sky-high jet fuel profits, why India is resisting the new global gold rush

While refiners in Europe, the US and parts of Asia are boosting jet fuel output to cash in on rising jet fuel margins, India and China are taking a cautious approach.

Yet another AN-32 crash. Replacement of aging fleet planned since mid-2000s could see movement soon

The primary task of the over 100 AN-32s with the IAF is to deliver all that is needed for sustenance of soldiers across the country, from high altitude and mountainous terrain to the island chains.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.