Shangri La Dialogue: Is Indian Participation a Necessity? India’s ministerial presence at the Shangri La Dialogue could have helped India to articulate the new government’s strategic thought and expand from the realm of military diplomacy to defence diplomacy. So, is India’s defence establishment blind to probable benefits of participating in the Dialogue or are they thinking differently? Ajey Lele | May 29, 2015 | IDSA Comments
Agenda for Modi’s Visit to Bangladesh In the true spirit of a democracy, Modi should reach out to leaders of all major political parties in Bangladesh and convince them of India’s intention to work as a partner in progress and development. Smruti S. Pattanaik | May 29, 2015 | IDSA Comments
The Centre of Gravity of militancy shifts to Afghanistan Stakeholder regional countries threatened by Islamic militancy need to get together under the umbrella of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and fight a joint war to end the menace. V. Mahalingam | May 27, 2015 | IDSA Comments
Foreign policy agenda for the new government India has unprecedented opportunity to follow a foreign policy to meet its developmental aspirations and security needs, both of which are complementary. Sustained economic growth is essential for India to follow a proactive foreign policy.
