Chietigj Bajpaee
Biography
Publications
Dr Chietigj Bajpaee is senior research fellow for South Asia in the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House. Prior to joining Chatham House, he was the political risk adviser for Asia at the Norwegian energy company Equinor (formerly Statoil).
He has also covered Asia (with a particular focus on South Asia) for Control Risks, IHS Markit (now S&P Global), the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC, and the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He also held visiting fellowships at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses and the Vivekananda International Foundation in India.
Beijing’s view of China–India relations
A visit to Beijing reveals faultlines in the China-India relationship, and a few stereotypes.
India-US relations demonstrate fickle foreign policies but sticky relations
New Delhi’s efforts to maintain equidistance from all powers increasingly faces pressure to choose a side.
The shine has come off the Modi-Trump bromance (and perhaps the India-US relationship)
Claims of ideological affinity between the world’s oldest and largest democracy won’t be enough.
India and Pakistan are on a global charm offensive, but is it worth listening?
Both sides have a story to tell but dialogue appears to be a dead end.
Tariffs and terrorism are derailing China-India rapprochement
And that’s where the 21st century contest will be felt most.
As the world goes regional, India thinks global (perhaps to its detriment)
And for all the bluster, neither India nor China has filled the void in governance left by the US retreat from global leadership.
India may not be interested in geopolitics, but geopolitics is interested in India
The coming year will test the boundaries of India’s “strategic autonomy”.
India’s never-ending quest for global status
A debate about gaining a permanent seat on the UN Security Council reveals a deeper anxiety driving India’s ambition.
Has India defanged the Quad?
The “Squad” may take focus away from the Quad on security issues, given India’s longstanding apprehension about alliances.
