Neighborhood Studies looks at the range of cross-cutting issues such as political developments, economic activities, cross-border activities and foreign affairs related issues and security surfacing in its immediate neighbors – India and China – in addition to its extended neighbors such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives. The study focuses to explore and identify emerging priorities in the neighborhood and generate evidence and analysis.
India's strategic thinking is shaped by its rich history, diverse culture, civilization, and geographical location; from the ancient era of Kautilya and Ashoka to the modern times of Nehru and Modi, India has developed a unique strategic culture that reflects its identity, geopolitical interests, and security challenges ...
To fully harness the opportunities presented by the Northeast in India’s Southeast Asia policy, it is essential for the Indian government, regional stakeholders, and Southeast Asian nations to work together. ...
Both nations expressed their shared vision of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, emphasising the importance of rule-based order. ...
The current geopolitical considerations may have pushed India to hastily shift the SCO Summit to a virtual format which can be seen as a signal of India’s even greater shift towards the West ...
Negotiations between the two democracies, in recent times, has been geared towards addressing constraints posed by regulatory barriers and export control related issues, and take cooperation in civilian and defence technologies to the next level. ...
Nepal and Israel have significant room for improvement in strengthening their bilateral relations, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hampered high-level visits ...
The interrelation between the two vibrant, strong, secular, and multicultural democracies has advanced in strength and significance since India’s economic reforms in 1990’s and has expanded in all the areas swiftly ...
CNP is a Chinese creation, and in order to establish its domination, it has manipulated and greatly benefited from the use of both hard force and soft power. India's growing ambitions have proven to be severely threatened by China's mammoth economy. ...
The recent land sinking and forced displacement issue in Joshimath have shown that climate change not only affects the environment but also has severe consequences for mental health and people who live in areas affected by natural disasters are at a higher risk of experiencing mental health problems ...
Decoding the Relevance of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Grouping
India and China, both are emerging market economies and has been moving towards becoming major market economy in the coming few years in terms of per capita income therefore, both the countries have immense potential to influence the world politics to greater extent ...