Maitreyee Shilpa Kishor

India has played a key role in international processes related to global environment and the climate crisis. The nature of India’s participation has gradually shifted—from being a defensive actor to one actively shaping global efforts on climate change. Yet, some elements of India’s climate policy have remained rooted in its original ideational values. Using the qualitative content analysis method, this article traces the evolution of India’s engagement with international climate diplomacy from Kyoto (1997) to Dubai (2023), with the goal of delineating its continuity and change. The article identifies three factors to explain these shifts—systemic change, institutional reform, and proactive leadership.

• Robert Mizo |
• January-February 2025 |
• Strategic Analysis

Aid to, and investment in, strategically located countries in the IOR to establish a strong presence has been the thrust of the Chinese strategy. The steadily growing economic cooperation with Comoros is part of this strategy. For a China with global aspirations and a large economy to bankroll that aspiration, the engagement with Comoros promises to yield significant benefits in return for relatively little.

• Maitreyee Shilpa Kishor |
• July-December 2018 |
• Africa Trends