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Russia’s Central Asian Gas Gambit

The Trilateral Gas Union, involving Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, has gained traction due to gas shortages which exposed the limitations of existing energy infrastructure.

Dalvi Sethi |
March 07, 2025 |
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Ukraine’s Strategic Minerals: Trump’s War Alimony

President Trump is demanding that Ukraine provide the US with the equivalent of US$ 500 billion in minerals and rare earths, in return for US assistance to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Ajey Lele |
February 27, 2025 |
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The India–France Nuclear Partnership in Focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France has given fresh momentum to the nuclear energy partnership between India and France.

Rajiv Nayan |
February 21, 2025 |
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China’s Mega Dam on the Yarlung Zangbo: India’s Concerns

China’s decision to build a mega dam in Medog County poses significant ecological risks.

Opangmeren Jamir |
February 17, 2025 |
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Donald Trump and North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Programme

Despite President Trump’s desire to improve relations with the Kim regime and denuclearise North Korea, the relationship between Washington and Pyongyang remains strained.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan |
February 14, 2025 |
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India–Indonesia Defence Ties: Potential Areas of Cooperation

India and Indonesia can collaborate more closely to rapidly advance their defence relationship.

The Indo-Myanmar Border Fence: Challenges and Way Forward

The nature of the Indo-Myanmar border offers numerous challenges for effective border management.

Rohit Raj |
February 10, 2025 |
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The India–US Partnership on Sonobuoys

The India–US partnership for the co-production of sonobuoys can positively contribute to augmenting India’s naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region.

R. Vignesh |
January 30, 2025 |
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Taiwan’s Arms Procurement Policies in Context

To tackle the China threat, Taiwan has imported significant amounts of defence equipment from the US, among other countries, while also strengthening its domestic defence industrial base.

Alvina Antonia Almeida |
January 29, 2025 |
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Trump’s First Day in Office: The Shape of Things to Come?

Some of the Executive Orders released at the end of President Trump’s first day in office could foreshadow potential pain points in the relationship.

Cherian Samuel |
January 28, 2025 |
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