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Abhijnan Rej

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Abhijnan Rej is a New Delhi-based defence analyst. He has published numerous research, policy, and media articles on Indian defence and foreign policy, the Indo-Pacific, and Southern Asian security issues. He was previously Senior Fellow, Strategic Studies, at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi.

Articles by Abhijnan Rej (3)

  • Abhijnan Rej 28 Jul 2016 14:56

    Geoeconomics and geopolitics: India's tightrope

    Two recent events have brought into sharp focus a growing divide between India's geoeconomic and geopolitical strategies: India's failed bid for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in June – essentially scuttled by China – and the Modi Government's desire for closer defence ties with the US. The NSG issue, and the signing of some kind of logistical support agreement with the US , were high on the American agenda when US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter visited India in April.