India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsHubris and caution — China’s posture as 2026 begins, Pg6China's assertive foreign policy and economic challenges complicate India's strategic choices amid shifting US-China dynamics and growing trade vulnerabilities.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests5 Jan, 2026Hubris and caution — China’s posture as 2026 begins, Pg6China's assertive foreign policy and economic challenges complicate India's strategic choices amid shifting US-China dynamics and growing trade vulnerabilities.5 Jan, 2026
Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaTragedy and farce, Pg6U.S. intervention in Venezuela mirrors past imperial actions, violating international law and UN Charter amidst pursuit of hegemony and resource control.Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora5 Jan, 2026Tragedy and farce, Pg6U.S. intervention in Venezuela mirrors past imperial actions, violating international law and UN Charter amidst pursuit of hegemony and resource control.5 Jan, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Trump's plans to revive Venezuela oil sector will take years, cost billions, Pg9Trump aims to revive Venezuela's oil sector, potentially reshaping global oil dynamics and impacting India's energy security.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.5 Jan, 2026Trump's plans to revive Venezuela oil sector will take years, cost billions, Pg9Trump aims to revive Venezuela's oil sector, potentially reshaping global oil dynamics and impacting India's energy security.5 Jan, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceUS tariff high, India’s seafood exports to other nations up 16%, Pg8India's seafood exports surge 16% despite US tariffs, driven by increased demand from Vietnam, China, and Belgium.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce5 Jan, 2026US tariff high, India’s seafood exports to other nations up 16%, Pg8India's seafood exports surge 16% despite US tariffs, driven by increased demand from Vietnam, China, and Belgium.5 Jan, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsOPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members, Pg13OPEC+ maintains oil output amidst geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts, prioritizing market stability over member-state disputes, impacting global oil prices.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests5 Jan, 2026OPEC+ keeps oil output steady amid turmoil among members, Pg13OPEC+ maintains oil output amidst geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts, prioritizing market stability over member-state disputes, impacting global oil prices.5 Jan, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and DegradationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and DegradationCBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and DegradationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation5 Jan, 2026CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.5 Jan, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInvestment ModelsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInvestment ModelsLooking beyond US-China, Japanese companies invest $9 billion in India in 2025, Pg11Japanese firms invest record $9 billion in India in 2025, driven by economic challenges and geopolitical shifts.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInvestment ModelsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInvestment Models4 Jan, 2026Looking beyond US-China, Japanese companies invest $9 billion in India in 2025, Pg11Japanese firms invest record $9 billion in India in 2025, driven by economic challenges and geopolitical shifts.4 Jan, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyHow Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy2 Jan, 2026How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.2 Jan, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and DegradationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and DegradationAs EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and DegradationEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation2 Jan, 2026As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.2 Jan, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsNavigating a world without norms, Pg11Israel's recognition of Somaliland signals the decline of the 'rules-based international order,' posing challenges to territorial integrity and sovereignty.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests2 Jan, 2026Navigating a world without norms, Pg11Israel's recognition of Somaliland signals the decline of the 'rules-based international order,' posing challenges to territorial integrity and sovereignty.2 Jan, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and DegradationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and DegradationBetween India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and DegradationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation2 Jan, 2026Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.2 Jan, 2026
Health SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthThe U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.Health SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth1 Jan, 2026The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.1 Jan, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChina fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16China intensifies military drills around Taiwan simulating blockade, triggering condemnation and raising regional tensions amidst US arms sales and security concerns.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests31 Dec, 2025China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16China intensifies military drills around Taiwan simulating blockade, triggering condemnation and raising regional tensions amidst US arms sales and security concerns.31 Dec, 2025
Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsPolitical Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsA multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8Analysis: US foreign policy shifts towards containing China and Russia, reshaping global power dynamics into a multipolar system.Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsPolitical Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests31 Dec, 2025A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8Analysis: US foreign policy shifts towards containing China and Russia, reshaping global power dynamics into a multipolar system.31 Dec, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15US sanctions trigger shift in Russian oil supply to India; new intermediaries emerge amidst fluctuating import volumes and rerouting strategies.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.31 Dec, 2025US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15US sanctions trigger shift in Russian oil supply to India; new intermediaries emerge amidst fluctuating import volumes and rerouting strategies.31 Dec, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentHistory doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13Navigating a fragmented world: India seeks strategic autonomy amidst geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and multilateral institution dilemmas in 2026.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment31 Dec, 2025History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13Navigating a fragmented world: India seeks strategic autonomy amidst geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and multilateral institution dilemmas in 2026.31 Dec, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsWhy is Myanmar voting amid conflict?, Pg8Myanmar's military junta orchestrates sham elections amidst conflict, aiming for legitimacy while sidelining opposition and facing international condemnation.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests30 Dec, 2025Why is Myanmar voting amid conflict?, Pg8Myanmar's military junta orchestrates sham elections amidst conflict, aiming for legitimacy while sidelining opposition and facing international condemnation.30 Dec, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismMindless bombing, Pg6Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism30 Dec, 2025Mindless bombing, Pg6Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.30 Dec, 2025
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsVenezuela’s resource curse, Pg7US sanctions and mismanagement cripple Venezuela's oil-dependent economy, causing a drastic fall in global oil export share since 1990s.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests29 Dec, 2025Venezuela’s resource curse, Pg7US sanctions and mismanagement cripple Venezuela's oil-dependent economy, causing a drastic fall in global oil export share since 1990s.29 Dec, 2025
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeWhat are rare-earth elements and why is everyone looking for them?, Pg9Decoding rare-earth elements: properties, applications in green tech, extraction challenges, and China's dominance in refining, impacting global supply chains.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday Life29 Dec, 2025What are rare-earth elements and why is everyone looking for them?, Pg9Decoding rare-earth elements: properties, applications in green tech, extraction challenges, and China's dominance in refining, impacting global supply chains.29 Dec, 2025