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 …
BRICS, which came together twenty years ago with the aim of serving as the collective voice of rising powers in the global economy, has today emerged not only as an economic cooperation platform but also as an influential geopolitical actor in the reshaping of the international system. The summit to be hosted by India in …
Abstract This article analyses the geopolitical and security exposure of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in light of ongoing conflict across West Asia and the Persian Gulf. Originally conceived as a flagship multimodal network designed to institutionalise Eurasian trade, energy, and digital connectivity—while cementing India's position as a critical global trade node and a …
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A conscious reclamation of Bharat’s civilizational roots has profoundly shaped its economic resurgence in recent years. Cultural legacy has gradually emerged as a vibrant engine of economic transformation, where ancestral knowledge systems and traditional crafts are no longer perceived merely as historical artefacts but as living ecosystems that generate exports, strengthen rural livelihoods, …
The Pahalgam terror attack did not merely provoke outrage. It exposed, yet again, the fragile fault line on which South Asian security rests: terrorism, nuclear deterrence, and interstate rivalry packed into one combustible geography. India’s response, through Operation Sindoor, was therefore not just an act of retaliation. It marked a strategic moment. One year later, …
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 …
India-Japan modern diplomatic relations formally began on April 28, 1952. The two countries’ ties have been stronger than ever during the tenures of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In the sidelines of ASEAN regional forum of 2007 in Manila, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe formalised the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, …
![Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi played a pivotal role in transforming India-Japan ties into a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. [Image Source: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar/ The Hindu]](https://i0.wp.com/visvaniti.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Narendra_Modi_Takaichi_Delhi.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1)
India and China are not ordinary neighbours. Both nations are ancient civilizations, two major Asian powers and two consequential actors in the emerging world order. The relationship between them is complex and multifaceted, characterized both by cooperation and competition. Given the context, learning Chinese language in India should not be understood merely as a cultural …
Ethiopia’s recent election marked the second consecutive win for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali’s ruling Prosperity Party. The announcement by the National Election Board of Ethiopia, declaring a landslide victory showcases a pivotal juncture for the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa. By securing 438 out of the 486 contested parliamentary seats, the Prosperity Party …
Introduction The 52nd Summit of the G7 was held from 15 to 17 June 2026 at Evian-les- Bains in France. The goal of the summit was to reestablish development unity and forge new international relationships. Global security, economic disruptions and public health emergencies took the center stage in the summit as the world leaders discussed …
Read trusted policy insights backed by real data.
Already a subscriber? Log in
