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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicNeighbourhood First Policy

Topic: Neighbourhood First Policy

India must ‘underwrite’ infra projects in neighbourhood to ensure stable ties in long term—Jaishankar

India’s growing role in funding such projects gives it baseline for cooperation with neighbours, the EAM said, amidst looming shadow of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

India must balance Trump’s America First policy with Delhi’s Neighbourhood First

India must eschew the temptation of military solutions to regional problems, instead focus on economic agreements, diplomatic engagements and our soft power to advance our interests.

India’s cross-border railway network must reflect its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy

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.

5 successes & failures of India’s Neighbourhood First policy—and how govt can energise it

Only if we have a secure and stable regional environment can India achieve its aim of a ‘Viksit Bharat’—Neighbourhood First in letter and spirit.

China has changed the equation for India’s neighbours. New Delhi can’t neglect them anymore

It's hardly surprising that Maldives has played the China card. This is the kind of self-interested behaviour that India frequently invokes with Russia or Iran.

Neglected child Manipur crying for help from double-engine govt that laid ‘strong foundation’

India has callously moved on from brutalities in Manipur, consumed by moon landings and sports medals. The 'strong foundation' laid by PM Modi with such fanfare is now deeply cracked.

On Camera

The SMC Bill is ceding extensive powers to SEBI

If passed as a law, the Securities Markets Code Bill will determine how Indian companies raise capital, how secure investors feel when they trade, and—most importantly—how independent and accountable SEBI remains.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.