19 Jun 2020 Lessons from the India-China border clashes Abhijnan Rej China has effectively signalled a new phase in its territorial strategy, which should give Indo-Pacific watchers pause.
18 Jun 2020 India-China: Pressure at altitude Ian Hall A shocking fight in Galwan Valley leaves India with dangerous choices, while China thinks it has an upper hand.
16 Jun 2020 Diego Garcia: India’s conundrum Abhijit Singh New Delhi declared unequivocal support for “all peoples striving for decolonisation”, only to keep conspicuously quiet.
15 Jun 2020 Kashmir Covid response sparks fear and suspicion Sheikh Saqib For many Kashmiris, lockdown and quarantine measures have increased unwanted confrontation with Indian security forces.
12 Jun 2020 Seizing the chance to chart “The India Way” Shruti Pandalai Covid-19 has allowed New Delhi to show a collaborative and constructive brand of diplomacy, instead of zero-sum rivalry.
3 Jun 2020 In India and Africa, women farmers lack land rights Vani Swarupa Murali Despite significant participation in agriculture, women across both regions face similar obstacles to ownership.
2 Jun 2020 India-Australia strategic partnership: Leveraging aerospace capacity M Matheswaran The two countries have an opportunity to pursue air-power cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, where stability is essential.
2 Jun 2020 Who really killed the Quad 1.0? Daniel Flitton Australia has borne the blame for sinking the first Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. The history is not so simple.
2 Jun 2020 Prospects for closer strategic ties between India and Australia Biren Nanda The partnership with Australia appears to lack the range and depth India has with other Quad partners.
1 Jun 2020 The local cost of rising India-China tensions Alexander Davis , Ruth Gamble The recent territorial disputes in the Himalaya have a long history. They also imperil the future of a fragile place.
29 May 2020 The Trump card in the Sino-Indian rivalry? Abhijnan Rej The US President’s offer to mediate a “big conflict” at Ladakh is a little more public than India is used to.
22 May 2020 Islands of opportunity: Where India and Australia can work together Darshana Baruah Joint access to Andaman and Nicobar islands and Cocos island offers a chance to extend patrols and strategic ties.
21 May 2020 The tangled web of India-China relations Biren Nanda Strained ties with Washington are driving Beijing to reach out to New Delhi. But the gap is wide.
20 May 2020 India’s Covid-19 tracing app: Power in the right hands? Aarti Betigeri Download rates for tracing apps can also be read to indicate how much trust there is in government.
15 May 2020 Covid contest in Indian Ocean region: India, China jostle for top spot David Brewster Beijing’s Belt and Road could get very expensive indeed, with cash New Delhi will find hard to match.
17 Apr 2020 Aryabhata: Remembering India’s first satellite Martand Jha History has shown time and again that success is built on persistence and a willingness to risk failure.
10 Apr 2020 Why South Asia may come out of Covid-19 crisis better than many expect David Brewster A younger demographic and less social reliance on the state could see local nations seeking advantage amid the changes.
1 Apr 2020 Beyond Covid, Australia’s big stake in India’s military reorganisation David Brewster It’s easy to imagine a distracted United States could leave Australia even more reliant on regional security partners.
24 Mar 2020 In India, praying the Covid away Aarti Betigeri The country has so far recorded few infections, and for some it is a matter of religious – and political – faith.
12 Mar 2020 Covid-19 in China, the US, India: Comparative crisis management 101 Mark Beeson , Priya Chacko The corona crisis is shining an unforgiving light on how very different political systems deal with unexpected crises.
5 Mar 2020 Side effects: Covid-19 allows India a chance to lend Myanmar a hand Teesta Prakash , Phyu Phyu Oo India is increasing competing with China in its neighbourhood, so helping out in a crisis is a good way to make friends.
3 Mar 2020 Australia should speak out on India’s democratic crisis Priya Chacko , Ruchira Talukdar The drive for good relations with New Delhi cannot be allowed to blind Canberra to the importance of protecting rights.
2 Mar 2020 India’s reckless rush to ruin Edmond Roy Recent violence is a direct consequence of the ruling BJP government’s divisive policies, but unity is not yet all lost.
18 Feb 2020 Minority rights are suddenly the new turf for India-Pakistan rivalry Grant Wyeth Handing back a Hindu temple in Balochistan appears a deliberate contrast with fears over treatment of Muslims in India.
17 Feb 2020 Bad news for the BJP as Delhi turns its back on Modi Purnendra Jain Arvind Kejriwal is fast becoming the most well-known local politician in India and proving a headache for the BJP.
29 Jan 2020 Scott Morrison wasn’t at the Raisina Dialogue, but his ideas were Darren Lim The political centre-right is seeking to redefine what “internationalism” means with an emphasis on sovereignty.
27 Jan 2020 What the Raisina Dialogue tells about India’s view of the world Natasha Jha Bhaskar Forging consensus on global problems is key, and the best way to find common ground is by talking.
23 Jan 2020 India: Navigating the straits of capability Prakash Gopal The Indian Navy’s ambition to be a “net security provider” is going nowhere as long as it lacks the proper resources.
22 Jan 2020 In India, the link between sexual violence and economic slowdown Aarti Betigeri Sometimes, seemingly unrelated events can shed light on larger issues plaguing a society.
13 Jan 2020 India has left RCEP behind, but not its ambition in Southeast Asia Mustafa Izzuddin Withdrawing from a mega-regional trade deal is a setback, but New Delhi has other ways of enhancing regional engagement.
8 Jan 2020 India-Australia strategic convergence … with differences Manjeet S. Pardesi Both countries need to psychologically prepare for a “new” world of rising powers and those in relative decline.
20 Dec 2019 No news from Kashmir Umar Manzoor Shah Since August, the government-imposed internet blackout has made it nearly impossible for journalists to do their jobs.
20 Dec 2019 Favourites of 2019: Hasan Minhaj’s incisive yet accessible comedy Aarti Betigeri A bitingly satirical, sometimes subversive, series that offers a deep dive into topical issues.
19 Dec 2019 Economic diplomacy: Indian trade, taming BRI, and diaspora business Greg Earl Ahead of the PM’s visit to India next month, the economic strategies of Australia and India haven’t quite yet aligned.
17 Dec 2019 India and Australia, newfound friends? Aarti Betigeri Australia has been trying to get India’s attention for some time – and it seems it has finally managed to crack through.
16 Dec 2019 India’s Citizenship Amendment Bill: A descent into theocracy Edmond Roy A new law that threatens to exclude Muslims from citizenship upends the idea of a nation built on liberty and equality.
12 Dec 2019 Strength in numbers in the eastern Indian Ocean Arzan Tarapore India has compelling reasons to expand its presence in east waters – and Australia has broader reasons to help.
11 Dec 2019 Australia’s stance on Diego Garcia dispute is increasingly untenable David Brewster A window is fast closing to resolve Mauritian claims to the Chagos archipelago and secure a crucial US base.
10 Dec 2019 When price hikes pour fuel on the fire Vani Swarupa Murali The recent protests in Iran illustrate the cost of ignoring the vulnerability of the poor.
9 Dec 2019 India and Australia: Reciprocity, mutuality, and promise Danielle Rajendram , Mukund Narayanamurti A former senior diplomat is crafting an economic strategy for India to deal with Australia – a first for India.
18 Nov 2019 Shifting alliances in the Gulf a boon to China Syed Fazl-e-Haider Iran’s offer to connect Chabahar port to Pakistan’s Gwadar will frustrate India but might also encourage China.
15 Nov 2019 Ayodhya verdict and unruly consequences Aarti Betigeri India’s Supreme Court has delivered a ruling that will embolden the Hindu right and challenge the country’s secularism.
15 Nov 2019 Book Review: The original corporate raiders John West Historian William Dalrymple looks at how a small trading company in London became a mighty army and conquered India.
14 Nov 2019 SCO-style economic cooperation: Treading slowly Olesya Dovgalyuk The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation efforts to rebrand itself as an economic forum deserve a second look.
8 Nov 2019 India draws the line on Kashmir Christopher Snedden New maps issued by India raise some important questions – starting with what exactly they mean.
5 Nov 2019 India’s clever alliances with island states Ian Hall A multifaceted outreach with Indian Ocean neighbours provides useful lessons in navigating China’s dominance.
25 Oct 2019 Finally, some plain talk on the Quad Iain Henry The US Secretary of State dropped a fig leaf: Washington thinks the Quad can help put China back in its “proper place”.
16 Oct 2019 Could Australia unlock the Kashmir question? Edmond Roy Homilies about strengthening relationships should be matched by ambition – like in the past – to get something done.
15 Oct 2019 Plogging along: India-China struggle to find momentum Aarti Betigeri <p>Little of substance appeared to come from weekend talks between Modi and Xi – and maybe that’s the point.</p>
30 Sep 2019 India’s RCEP reticence Natasha Jha Bhaskar Eliminating various tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade must be balanced against domestic needs.