The Indian National Interest Review
Nehru’s adoption of tactics, especially with respect to his approach in international relations was decided by their usefulness. “Whatever policy you may lay down, the art of conducting foreign affairs… Continue reading "Nehru, the realist"
All important players in international politics are those that are powerful. Far too often, news coverage on geopolitical events projects value judgments as outcomes – by either endorsing or criticizing… Continue reading "National power and its role in geopolitics"
The new government should not be distracted from world order issues by the everyday fire-fighting and the occasional crises. So intense, so compelling and so all-consuming was the build-up to… Continue reading "Confronting a new world order"
The next move by the incoming government on Sri Lanka has to one that will balance domestic interests and the greater Indian national interest. At the height of the protest… Continue reading "The other neighbour"
Japan reaches out to India like never before. India must reciprocate to make the most of a paradigm shift in Asian power politics. It is not often that a head of… Continue reading "The rising tide of India-Japan relations"
Nawaz Sharif’s start as the prime minister of Pakistan is uninspiring and unworthy of positive reinforcement. Pakistan’s new Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif is now over 100 days into his third… Continue reading "Sharif’s 100 days"
India’s traditional ambivalence and failure to table fresh ideas on UN peacekeeping has left it marginalised in the UN. Over the last six months, two visions of peacekeeping have been… Continue reading "How Africa outflanked India at the UN"
India ‘s observer status at the Arctic Council comes at an opportune time. Its activities now will impact how states perceive and act in the Arctic in the long-term. … Continue reading "Observing the Arctic"
What India can do as the political situation worsens in Bangladesh Political ferment is par for the course in Bangladesh. But even by its own standards, the last three months… Continue reading "As Bangladesh boils, a challenge for India"
India’s recent stint at the United Nations Security Council leaves some questions unanswered. India’s recent tenure at the Security Council was, to borrow a phrase used by English football commentators,… Continue reading "India’s big bet at the UN"