India’s interest lies not in replacing one centre of power with another, but in building an international system in which countries have more choices and the confidence to use them. The question after New Delhi The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi has moved the debate around the grouping beyond the familiar question of whether …
By C.B.P. Srivastava and Kshitij Srivastava The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026, marks an important stage in the evolution of BRICS, from a Grouping seeking greater representation in global governance to one increasingly creating institutions capable of influencing that governance. The real significance of BRICS today lies not …
Negotiations for the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are beyond the usual process of tariff reduction and market access. In a world of geopolitics increasingly shaped by supply chain disruptions, pandemics, technology rivalry, climate change and strategic conflicts, the India – EU FTA could evolve economic cooperation into a wider partnership for health security …
Following an invitation from the President of Seychelles, H.E. Dr Patrick Herminie, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has concluded a three-day state visit to Seychelles from 27 to 29 June, 2026. While PM Modi was invited as the Guest of Honour for the 50th Independence anniversary of Seychelles, this visit also coincided with the completion …
The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit has largely been viewed through the lens of bilateral diplomacy. Much of the commentary focused on trade negotiations, regional tensions, and the state of India- U.S. relations. Yet doing so risks overlooking the more important story. …
The decision of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in April 2026 marks one of the most consequential shifts in global energy governance in decades. After nearly sixty years of membership, the UAE’s withdrawal signals not just a rupture within the cartel but a broader transformation …
Europe’s economic relationship with China has entered a decisive phase. The European Union’s trade deficit with China reached an unprecedented €360 billion in 2024, the largest imbalance in its history. What was once framed as mutually beneficial interdependence has evolved into structural asymmetry. While the United States deliberately reduced reliance on Chinese imports after 2018 …
While India achieved its goal of 510GW of installed power capacity by November 2025, it remains in the midst of large-scale urbanisation, industrialisation, rural electrification, and a massive renewable energy transition. Most current arguments focus on the availability of fuel sources to achieve the energy independence pathway; however, the focus should also shift toward critical …
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