India's foreign policy
NCERT Class 7 Textbook Reveals How Pakistan-Backed Terrorism Impacts India's Regional Relations
Dec 09, 2025 02:37 am CST
A new chapter in NCERT's Class 7 Social Science textbook provides students with an in-depth analysis of India's complex relationships with neighboring countries, highlighting how Pakistan Army-supported terrorism has hindered bilateral relations while emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts with China and deep cultural connections with other South Asian nations. The comprehensive 31-page addition explores both historical ties and contemporary challenges in India's strategic position within the region.
India-Russia Summit 2025: Strategic Partnership Amid Global Tensions and Western Sanctions
Dec 03, 2025 05:01 pm CST
The upcoming India-Russia summit between President Putin and PM Modi represents a critical moment in bilateral relations amidst complex geopolitical challenges. Despite Western pressure and sanctions, India maintains strategic ties with Russia through defense cooperation, energy purchases, and trade initiatives. This article examines the high-stakes balancing act India performs between its longstanding Russian partnership and its growing Western alignments, highlighting the strategic autonomy that defines Indian foreign policy.
Putin's 2025 India Visit: Evolving Defense Ties and Growing Energy Partnership Amid Changing Global Dynamics
Nov 30, 2025 01:34 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India in December 2025 highlights a transforming bilateral relationship where defense dependencies are declining while energy trade surges. As India diversifies its military suppliers and embraces domestic manufacturing, Russia remains its top arms provider despite falling from 89% to 36% market share. Meanwhile, Russian oil imports have skyrocketed following Western sanctions, creating a new economic dynamic that will shape discussions on advanced defense systems, technology transfer, and long-term energy security in an increasingly polarized global landscape.
Palestine Envoy Urges India to Lead Gaza Reconstruction Efforts: "If Not India, Who?"
Oct 10, 2025 06:26 pm CST
Palestine's Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh appeals to New Delhi to leverage its unique diplomatic position and relationship with Israel to end Gaza's humanitarian crisis and lead reconstruction efforts. The envoy highlights India's moral authority as a champion of the Global South while providing a detailed account of the civilian suffering in Gaza and calling for a sustainable two-state solution that ensures security for Palestinians.
Opinion | In The Death Of US-China Engagement, A Lesson for India
Jun 19, 2025 08:37 pm CST
India must understand that the future does not belong to those who imitate - neither the American model nor the Chinese one - but to those who craft their own narrative of growth and sovereignty.