Professor Harsh V Pant is Vice President – Studies and Foreign Policy at Observer Research Foundation (ORF), New Delhi. He is a Professor of International Relations with King's India Institute at King’s College London. He is also Director (Honorary) of Delhi School of Transnational Affairs at Delhi University.
Professor Harsh V Pant is Vice President – Studies and Foreign Policy at Observer Research Foundation (ORF), New Delhi. He is a Professor of International Relations with King's India Institute at King’s College London. He is also Director (Honorary) of Delhi School of Transnational Affairs at Delhi University.
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
For a nation such as India, which is among the countries most affected by terrorism, this is a time to take the lead in continuing to keep the spotlight on the menace of terrorism
Sri Lanka's IMF rescue plan has geopolitical repercussions. The Island nation has entered a difficult terrain with China's expansionist interests and India and Japan's security concerns
Even a cursory look at the drivers of Indian defence exports reveals the salience of simplified industrial licensing, easing of export restrictions, and issuance of no-objection certificates
India placed on the agenda the need for strengthening civil society organisations and think-tanks
Finally, Mr Biden made waves when he appeared to confirm American military involvement in the event of a Chinese attack on Taiwan
The British government's Integrated Review brought out in 2021 places a high priority on its partnership with India