Harsh V Pant

Summit may address missile buys, fighter jet co-production despite supply delays and India's diversification push

It is an opportunity for both India and Canada to make gains from the crisis that the world is going through by reaffirming trust in each other

The SCO meet exemplifies a nuanced balancing act between India and China - cooperation where feasible, vigilance where imperative

While China's engagement strategy appears to operate on a quid pro quo basis, India's approach seems to be driven by its objectives

The government cannot entirely overlook the need to evaluate and determine expenditure based on the military threats and capabilities of China and Pakistan

With trade wars and financial realignments looming, India's success in this evolving landscape will depend on its ability to balance collaboration with autonomy

While New Delhi must be mindful of export restrictions, the US-India semiconductor accord marks a major shift in the US's high-technology strategy

India's ties with the UK are at an interesting crossroads. Regardless of the direction taken, relations seem poised to move in an upward trajectory

From Iran's perspective, Israel breached a critical threshold by attacking its diplomatic mission, which Tehran deemed its sovereign territory

With the Maldives veering towards China, Mauritius is emerging as a decisive factor in ensuring India's dominance in the Indian Ocean Region

The navy has been undertaking anti-piracy operations in the region with significantly greater purpose than at any time since 2008

States are no longer insulated from distant geopolitical realities. As India has witnessed, trade and supply chain linkages can extend conflicts to uninvolved states

The new phase of cordial diplomatic relations between Bhutan and China call for the establishment of fresh redlines between India and its Himalayan neighbour

Through technology, economic statecraft, and wolf warrior diplomats, China is shaping a narrative in India and elsewhere that sees the world through its prism

Chinese President's decision to skip the G20 summit reflects his shifting worldview in international affairs

From the SCO and Brics to the United Nations, the ongoing rivalry between India and China has expanded beyond their borders, posing new challenges

Prachanda's visit highlights the two countries willingness to move beyond contentious issues and focus on mutually beneficial aspects

The crises in Sri Lanka and Pakistan raise questions about the relevance and costs of reliance on the alternative financial system provided by China's Belt and Road Initiative

Allocations made for capital expenditure must increase if India is to keep pace with China's rising military might

There are signs of a significant shift away from the world's major weapons-producing region, with impressive gains for China, and to an extent, India