The Facade of Indian Strategic Autonomy
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India’s strategic autonomy faces pressure as US trade leverage, energy dependence, and defence ties test New Delhi’s balancing doctrine.
India and Trump’s National Security Strategy 2025
Washington’s new security lens is transactional. Partnerships must pay. For India, sentiment won’t suffice, deliverables will.
India’s Expanding Military Posture
The development of hypersonic missiles, BMD systems, advanced surveillance assets, and nuclear submarines reveals India’s shift away from a purely defensive doctrine.
India’s Trade Tensions and Strategic Opportunities in the US
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India’s Jaishankar visits the US to address trade tensions amid Trump’s tariff criticisms, and opportunities to strengthen strategic ties
Trump Plans Reciprocal Tariffs on India and Brazil
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Trump plans reciprocal tariffs on India and Brazil as part of US trade policy to address high import duties
US Urges India to Seriously Address Canada Allegations Amid Enquiry Committee Formation
US calls on India to take Canada allegations seriously as tensions rise and an Enquiry Committee investigates the claims.