13 Sep 2023 The machinery of India’s industrial policy is MIA Srijan Shukla If New Delhi wants to push industrialisation, it needs to repurpose the country’s existing institutions.
11 Sep 2023 India pushes China to the margins of the G20 Ian Hall New multilateral agreements unveiled on the sidelines of the forum show how New Delhi has been working hard to curtail Beijing’s strategic influence.
8 Sep 2023 The G20 spectacle and the domestic imperatives of Modi’s global ambitions Sanya Dhingra The underlying ideological drivers of Hindu nationalism can also be seen amid the fluttering flags and motorcades.
8 Sep 2023 Ahead of G20, India-China reconciliation fails to launch Ankit Tiwari , Sidharth Raimedhi Beijing’s actions speak louder than words. By failing to turn up in Delhi, Xi sent a clear signal that China has little enthusiasm for stabilising relations.
7 Sep 2023 Why India keeps a foot in both camps Ved Shinde Great powers might seek to force a choice but India is showcasing its own – to stop China from dominating, and benefit from Western capital.
22 Aug 2023 India’s hesitation as China pushes for BRICS expansion Ankit Tiwari New Delhi and Beijing have competing visions for adding new members and where the organisation will focus.
21 Aug 2023 India doubles down on regional connectivity to counter China Henry Storey New Delhi has big advantages in its South Asia infrastructure push – even if outspending China isn’t one of them.
14 Aug 2023 The Moon: The great game on new turf Ved Shinde India joins a powerplay with the United States, China and Russia in the hunt for lunar treasure and strategic superiority.
4 Aug 2023 What four upcoming elections in South Asia mean for Australia David Brewster With significant strategic equities at play, Canberra will need more regional engagement than ever before.
3 Aug 2023 De-dollarisation: shifting power between the US and BRICS Michael Roach Will a new global reserve currency threaten the greenback's supremacy? The short answer is yes.
1 Aug 2023 Something fishy about China’s anger over the Quad’s open ocean plans Denny Roy Even illegal fishing is politicised amid growing China-US tensions.
26 Jul 2023 Why the Australian Voice referendum matters globally Ambika Vishwanath Close friends will be watching for an outcome that lives up to the values for which the country professes to stand.
14 Jul 2023 Despite the excitement, India’s South China Sea policy remains unchanged Abhijit Singh Backing the Philippines over the 2016 arbitration award doesn’t mean India is about to abandon caution in efforts to balance China.
10 Jul 2023 The Quad: Tackling the spider, not cobwebs, in cyberspace Ravi Nayyar A security pact, but not as we know it. How a commitment to uplift software security will reap benefits for all.
27 Jun 2023 To balance the Quad equation, India and Australia must drive an “Indo” focus Radhey Tambi The Bay of Bengal is an emerging hotspot for non-traditional security challenges that cross the entire region.
26 Jun 2023 After the meltdown: Sri Lanka’s strategic options David Brewster With its economic and political crisis in the rear-view mirror, Colombo has the chance to reposition itself regionally.
21 Jun 2023 O'Farrell leaves India with ties to Australia at a high point Navdeep Suri The incoming High Commissioner has big shoes to fill after a remarkable time of rekindled relations.
20 Jun 2023 Is the Gorkha’s place in India’s history about to change? Rishi Gupta A new scheme for Nepalese recruits breaks a 75-year tradition and is straining relations between the two countries.
19 Jun 2023 Will Modi charm again in Washington? Aarti Betigeri The Indian PM’s visit will see Biden embrace a polarising leader while trying to keep an influential diaspora onside.
19 Jun 2023 Acting East on the seas: India’s naval cooperation with ASEAN Moksh Suri Strengthening defence ties is smooth sailing compared to wider regional integration efforts by New Delhi with Southeast Asia.
5 Jun 2023 Trading up can unlock India’s industrial potential Srijan Shukla Three foundational flaws in trade policy are holding the country back from becoming the next manufacturing powerhouse.
2 Jun 2023 Indonesia and India are neighbours far apart Muhammad Ersan Pamungkas A shared history of cultural influences has today revealed surprising gaps between the two nations.
1 Jun 2023 How Australia can speak up on human rights in India Hugh Piper Modi won’t be prime minister for ever, so finding ways to air concerns now will actually strengthen relations long term.
31 May 2023 India’s diplomatic poise: Not just about photo ops Ved Shinde Delhi’s foreign policy has matured at pace, showcasing the art of engaging everyone and being close to no one.
26 May 2023 India’s underperforming ties to Vietnam Jitendra Nath Misra India’s weak cultural imprint fragments into insignificance faced with China’s.
24 May 2023 A G20 presidency to build Brand India as a champion of the Global South Parama Sinha Palit Narendra Modi is aiming to enhance India’s reputation abroad while winning valuable political capital at home.
22 May 2023 Albanese should raise human rights concerns with Modi Elaine Pearson Australia must not to repeat the mistake of allowing the promise of trade to override a need to stand up for values.
19 May 2023 Building a Quad that lasts to the next generation Kate Clayton , Eleanor Shiori Hughes Joe Biden won’t decide the future of the Quad. But he and the other engaged leaders can help foster it.
15 May 2023 Foreign policy China-style: beyond protocol and alcohol Ved Shinde Southeast Asian nations are realising that forming balancing coalitions will be their best bet in dealing with Beijing.
9 May 2023 Hydro-hegemon? Complexities of shared rivers between China and India Genevieve Donnellon-May Alarm about China building dams upstream of Brahmaputra River must be tempered by India’s own record on water-sharing.
26 Apr 2023 Quad should ask ASEAN to a diplomatic dance Ved Shinde For all the talk of hedging, Southeast Asian nations have long worried about China’s ambition to dominate the region.
24 Apr 2023 To India, spoils of empire a less sparkly side of Charles’ coronation Aarti Betigeri Narendra Modi has set out to erase a colonial mindset in public life, but its replacement has generated its own unease.
21 Apr 2023 India still needs to work with Russia on Afghanistan Kabir Taneja Proximity changes the priorities for India in a conflict on the doorstep.
11 Apr 2023 Russia foreign policy: the search for new friends Ian Hill Shunned by the West, Moscow is wooing the rest of the world. And so far it’s finding success.
11 Apr 2023 Multilateral cooperation can improve South Asia’s water woes Genevieve Donnellon-May Transparency will help foster trust, which can lead to a common river management framework for the benefit of all.
6 Apr 2023 China is its own worst enemy Daniel R. DePetris Xi’s belligerence prompts classic balancing, an alignment among smaller states that would alone struggle to compete.
4 Apr 2023 To help end war in Ukraine, the Quad should back India to engage Russia Adarsh Badri India might be accused of playing both sides but also has the special relationships to lead a push towards a settlement.
3 Apr 2023 What the Quad could learn from AUKUS Arzan Tarapore If the four powers decide to adopt a greater security role, they should go beyond empty signals.
31 Mar 2023 Great power rivalry is poisoning multilateralism Ved Shinde With India in summit season, New Delhi is banking on minilateral partnerships to counter China’s hegemonic ambitions.
28 Mar 2023 India’s delicate dance with the Taliban Henry Storey With Afghanistan’s China pivot proving disappointing, the Islamist group is reprising its relationship with New Delhi.
27 Mar 2023 This year, India leads the G20, Japan the G7, and together can make a potent team Nazia Hussain , Tan Ming Hui The two nations share a chance to renew confidence in multilateral cooperation.
24 Mar 2023 A Catch-22 for India’s tech ambitions Divyanshu Jindal With Russian supply chains under stress, New Delhi explores indigenous capabilities.
13 Mar 2023 The Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier dilemma Abhijit Singh Seen as a vital asset to maritime strategy, large “supercarriers” are nonetheless very expensive.
9 Mar 2023 Finding the right approach to India as a “Civilisational State” Benedict Coleridge Australian diplomacy must be careful about the domestic political messages that accompany any complex relationship.
7 Mar 2023 Getting India right Ian Hall Shared concern over China is one thing but Anthony Albanese must also overcome misapprehensions about India’s rise.
21 Feb 2023 Will India’s G20 deliver more than hot air? Aarti Betigeri Big goals are on the table. But matching aims with outcomes is a challenge for any host.
17 Feb 2023 India’s defence-diplomacy bet Ammar Nainar Drawing from a deep pool of military expertise, New Delhi is expanding its foreign affairs capacity.
10 Feb 2023 The Maldives: geopolitics of Chinese tourism John Kachtik With a presidential election set for September, Maldivian candidates need to balance the economy and Beijing.
9 Feb 2023 With caution and tact: How Asian countries voted on Ukraine at the UN Stéphanie Fillion A resolution forces nations to show their hand. After Russia’s invasion, consistency has not been to everyone’s liking.
6 Feb 2023 The big picture: five lessons for five years of the Asia Power Index Hervé Lemahieu Superpower rivalry matters – but don’t be blinded to the role of smaller players in a region of many contests.