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Opinion | Pahalgam Attack: There's A 'Vance' Factor In Pakistan's Folly
The US engagement with India is of a different order today, and the inability of the Pakistani military industrial complex to comprehend this shift will force it to keep making the same mistake, again and again.
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Opinion | India And Trump: The Two Election Villains That Have Shook Up Canada
The rapid developments in Canada over the past few weeks suggest that continued political targeting and smear campaign against India has persisted, led by the Liberals and the NDP, in particular.
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Opinion | Why New Zealand Wants Better Ties With India - Despite China
New Zealand has been cautious in aligning with security mechanisms that could antagonise Beijing. But it has signalled a desire to balance its economic and security interests in a changing regional order.
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Opinion | Trump's Blunt 'No' To Europe Can Change Everything
When Vance warned his audience at the Munich Security Conference that they should fear neither Moscow nor Beijing but European leadership itself, he went further than many in Europe had anticipated.
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Opinion | For An India-Canada Reset, Trudeau Really Had To Go
Trudeau's departure was needed for an India-Canada reset as the strategic partnership that was put in place in 2015 now lies in shambles.
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Opinion | India In 2024: The Great Balancing
At a time when the Middle East is riven with various fault lines and sits on the precipice of a region-wide war, New Delhi's ability to maintain close ties with all the key stakeholders speaks volumes about its diplomatic success.
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Opinion | President-Elect Trump Has Kept Up With Candidate Trump
In the last few days, Trump has been outlining his administration's policy priorities and making it quite clear that he sees no need to go back on most aspects of his campaign promises.
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Opinion: Russia-Ukraine War - ATACMS vs Oreshniks Amid Escalation Fears
Ukraine's request to use American ATACMS and Anglo-French Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles was initially considered by US President Biden in September.
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Opinion | Team Trump: There's Method To This Madness
While Trump's choices reflect his desire for a loyal team, they also signal his intention to challenge traditional governance structures and pursue a different vision for America's future.
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Opinion | The World Can No Longer Count On An Imploding America
As the world awaits the results of one of the most consequential elections in recent memory, the internal turmoil shows that a highly polarised, inward-focused America will not be able to provide the world with the kind of leadership it demands.
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Opinion | LAC Pact: Will China's Words Match Its Actions?
For Indians at large, the question still remains whether China indeed wants to move towards a lasting solution to the boundary dispute, or whether this is another tactical attempt at buying time as both China and India continue their ascent.
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Opinion | Jaishankar Makes It Clear: Pakistan Is Now Just A Sideshow For India
For the Modi government, there is neither any incentive nor any interlocutor on the other side to merit a change in its approach.
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Opinion | Israel Should Stop Fantasising About A 'Regime Change' In Iran
The Iranian regime is not going anywhere in a hurry, nor is its worldview going to change. The only change that might come would be in the shape of its capabilities.
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Opinion | Biggest Takeaway From Quad Summit Is That It's Here To Stay
With enduring wars in Europe and the Middle East, China's belligerent activities in the Indo-Pacific region and emerging non-traditional security challenges in the region, the Quad had its task cut out.
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Opinion | Modi 3.0 Is Leaving Nothing To Chance With Southeast Asia
Modi 3.0 marks a significant evolution in India's engagement with Southeast Asia, driven by geopolitical imperatives and economic interests.
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Opinion | Never Before Has Defence Been So Important For India-US Ties
The visit underscored a clear trend: while major defence deals continue to strengthen traditional security ties, both nations are increasingly emphasising emerging strategic elements to integrate the security partnership
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Opinion | Modi's Ukraine Trip Is Why The World Shouldn't Compare India And China
New Delhi has continued to maintain its ties with both Moscow and Kyiv throughout the course of the war, remaining steadfast in its belief that both sides should be engaged if a lasting solution is to be found.
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Opinion | Bangladesh's New Reality Doesn't Bode Well For India's Security
At a time when India sees itself as a leading global power, it cannot afford to ignore the challenges emanating from Bangladesh, its most important partner in South Asia.
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Opinion | India Is Turning Up The Heat On China - And Not Just In Its Neighbourhood
The message is very clear - that New Delhi will not relent in pressing ahead with its pushback against Beijing even as the door is open for China to recalibrate its anti-India positioning.
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Opinion | A Shot In The Arm: Trump's Rise Suddenly Seems Inevitable
Even before the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, American politics was churning. But after the dramatic developments of last week, it's spinning in a way few could have foreseen.
