18 Nov 2020 Putting the caste system in its place Aarti Betigeri Recent events have brought renewed attention to the injustices of India’s social hierarchy, and similar codes elsewhere.
16 Nov 2020 India: Trolls from a Hindu nationalist fringe with a majority complex Roshni Kapur , Nazneen Mohsina Online outrage over a jewellery TV ad underlined a majoritarian drift in debating Indian identity.
28 Oct 2020 Rebirth of the quadrilateral Malabar: Promises and portents for India Prakash Gopal The inclusion of Australia in the 2020 Exercise Malabar signals India’s resolve to defend its interests in the region.
21 Oct 2020 A real-life Bollywood soap opera, with a political twist Aarti Betigeri A popular actor’s death has cast suspicion on India’s film industry, and conveniently helped leaders shift the plot.
19 Oct 2020 India-Australia security relations: They’ve only just begun Dhruva Jaishankar It’s fashionable to be pessimistic about the India-Australia partnership, but in fact it is steadily improving.
13 Oct 2020 A third aircraft carrier for India: Budget versus necessity M Matheswaran Concerns about cost overruns should be kept in perspective. The need for naval power projection is only growing.
9 Oct 2020 Bangladesh’s balancing act between great powers Mubashar Hasan , Arild Engelsen Ruud For all the talk of a China-India contest, Bangladesh offers very little from a strategic point of view.
5 Oct 2020 A Quad of consequence: Balancing values and strategy Titli Basu The four-way gathering in Tokyo offers a chance to set out a vision for regional stability in the post-Covid order.
29 Sep 2020 China-India: Talk is cheap, but never free Oriana Skylar Mastro Temper the negotiation hopes. States often worry a willingness to talk will communicate weakness to an adversary.
28 Sep 2020 Working together on relief can stop a China‑India border disaster Lina Gong Cooperation on humanitarian assistance is an alternative channel for the two sides to build trust and generate goodwill.
18 Sep 2020 India puts relations with Japan back on the rails Aarti Betigeri A project to build bullet train lines across India is part of a burgeoning trans-Asian partnership.
14 Sep 2020 Tackling environmental security threats in the Indian Ocean David Brewster A “Quad-Plus” could bring together regional expertise and resources to address issues of collective interest.
25 Aug 2020 The delusion of India trying to throttle China’s maritime trade Sudarshan Y. Shrikhande Rowdy debates about going for China’s “jugular” in the Malacca Strait should not obscure the practical difficulties.
24 Aug 2020 Kashmir, a year on from the change Roshni Kapur Revoking special status hasn’t resolved militancy or improved the local economy – both supposed goals of the move.
19 Aug 2020 The Democrat and the world’s biggest democracy Aarti Betigeri Indians have embraced the US vice-presidential nominee as one of their own, even if her politics might clash.
30 Jul 2020 Which side would the US public choose in an India-China conflict? Timothy S. Rich , Vasabjit Banerjee As American attitudes towards China sour, India, as a fellow democracy, doesn’t appear to automatically benefit.
23 Jul 2020 India-China relations and the geopolitics of water Ameya Pratap Singh , Urvi Tembey Control over key rivers effectively gives China a chokehold on India’s economy – and poses a wider regional threat.
23 Jul 2020 Modi’s pandemic gambit Edmond Roy A health calamity is unfolding, yet the government boasts about the best recovery rates in the world. Sound familiar?
22 Jul 2020 Interesting times for TikTok Elliott Zaagman The debate over banning the social media app hits on big issues of tech, trade and sovereignty.
21 Jul 2020 India, Australia and containing the China challenge Aarti Betigeri Joint war games in the Indian Ocean are not symbolic – and the message isn’t lost on Beijing.
15 Jul 2020 Twisting India’s Chicken’s Neck Syed Fazl-e-Haider The Siliguri Corridor in north-eastern India poses a major defence challenge.
10 Jul 2020 India-China conflict: A move from the Himalayas to the high seas? David Brewster A risky naval blockade in the Indian Ocean is touted by some as a way to pressure China’s vital energy routes.
9 Jul 2020 India’s dilemma: Neither strategic nor autonomous Christopher Snedden The long-desired aim of strategic autonomy is still far away. And confrontation with China is much closer.
8 Jul 2020 Calling out “expansionism”: The Modi way Titli Basu The Indian PM has deftly turned Beijing’s regular complaints about history back on itself.
2 Jul 2020 Economic diplomacy: Diversification dilemmas Greg Earl China, India and Australia are all dealing with the costs and risks of reshoring.
1 Jul 2020 India’s TikTok stars collateral damage in Chinese app ban Aarti Betigeri The move signals that decades of appeasement towards China by a succession of Indian leaders is coming to an end.
24 Jun 2020 Australians look to India more – and don’t always like what they see Aarti Betigeri Doubts about Indian democracy and its politics suggest the Morrison government has some persuading to do.
22 Jun 2020 Australia should support India in the Himalayas David Brewster If Canberra wants a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with New Delhi, some courageous steps are needed.
19 Jun 2020 Lessons from the India-China border clashes Abhijnan Rej China has effectively signalled a new phase in its territorial strategy, which should give Indo-Pacific watchers pause.
18 Jun 2020 India-China: Pressure at altitude Ian Hall A shocking fight in Galwan Valley leaves India with dangerous choices, while China thinks it has an upper hand.
16 Jun 2020 Diego Garcia: India’s conundrum Abhijit Singh New Delhi declared unequivocal support for “all peoples striving for decolonisation”, only to keep conspicuously quiet.
15 Jun 2020 Kashmir Covid response sparks fear and suspicion Sheikh Saqib For many Kashmiris, lockdown and quarantine measures have increased unwanted confrontation with Indian security forces.
12 Jun 2020 Seizing the chance to chart “The India Way” Shruti Pandalai Covid-19 has allowed New Delhi to show a collaborative and constructive brand of diplomacy, instead of zero-sum rivalry.
3 Jun 2020 In India and Africa, women farmers lack land rights Vani Swarupa Murali Despite significant participation in agriculture, women across both regions face similar obstacles to ownership.
2 Jun 2020 India-Australia strategic partnership: Leveraging aerospace capacity M Matheswaran The two countries have an opportunity to pursue air-power cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, where stability is essential.
2 Jun 2020 Who really killed the Quad 1.0? Daniel Flitton Australia has borne the blame for sinking the first Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. The history is not so simple.
2 Jun 2020 Prospects for closer strategic ties between India and Australia Biren Nanda The partnership with Australia appears to lack the range and depth India has with other Quad partners.
1 Jun 2020 The local cost of rising India-China tensions Alexander Davis , Ruth Gamble The recent territorial disputes in the Himalaya have a long history. They also imperil the future of a fragile place.
29 May 2020 The Trump card in the Sino-Indian rivalry? Abhijnan Rej The US President’s offer to mediate a “big conflict” at Ladakh is a little more public than India is used to.
22 May 2020 Islands of opportunity: Where India and Australia can work together Darshana Baruah Joint access to Andaman and Nicobar islands and Cocos island offers a chance to extend patrols and strategic ties.
21 May 2020 The tangled web of India-China relations Biren Nanda Strained ties with Washington are driving Beijing to reach out to New Delhi. But the gap is wide.
20 May 2020 India’s Covid-19 tracing app: Power in the right hands? Aarti Betigeri Download rates for tracing apps can also be read to indicate how much trust there is in government.
15 May 2020 Covid contest in Indian Ocean region: India, China jostle for top spot David Brewster Beijing’s Belt and Road could get very expensive indeed, with cash New Delhi will find hard to match.
17 Apr 2020 Aryabhata: Remembering India’s first satellite Martand Jha History has shown time and again that success is built on persistence and a willingness to risk failure.
10 Apr 2020 Why South Asia may come out of Covid-19 crisis better than many expect David Brewster A younger demographic and less social reliance on the state could see local nations seeking advantage amid the changes.
1 Apr 2020 Beyond Covid, Australia’s big stake in India’s military reorganisation David Brewster It’s easy to imagine a distracted United States could leave Australia even more reliant on regional security partners.
24 Mar 2020 In India, praying the Covid away Aarti Betigeri The country has so far recorded few infections, and for some it is a matter of religious – and political – faith.
12 Mar 2020 Covid-19 in China, the US, India: Comparative crisis management 101 Mark Beeson , Priya Chacko The corona crisis is shining an unforgiving light on how very different political systems deal with unexpected crises.
5 Mar 2020 Side effects: Covid-19 allows India a chance to lend Myanmar a hand Teesta Prakash , Phyu Phyu Oo India is increasing competing with China in its neighbourhood, so helping out in a crisis is a good way to make friends.
3 Mar 2020 Australia should speak out on India’s democratic crisis Priya Chacko , Ruchira Talukdar The drive for good relations with New Delhi cannot be allowed to blind Canberra to the importance of protecting rights.