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Cold pragmatism requires India to stand with the West against Russia

It's clear that Vladimir Putin intends to seek Xi Jinping's protection, regardless of what friends such as India might think.

Building up connections in Central Asia

Since 1991, New Delhi's ties with the Central Asian countries have developed slowly despite a shared culture and trade links via the ancient Silk Road

Indian Navy a preferred security partner for its maritime neighbours: Prez

The Indian Navy is looked upon as a preferred security partner by the country's maritime neighbours and it has a huge role to play in furthering India's foreign policy, President Kovind said

Govt's foreign policy -- how to lose friends, influence nobody: Rahul

India on Thursday reacted cautiously to Bhutan and China signing the agreement.

India's South Asia challenge

The book is a descriptive analysis of India's foreign policy vis-a-vis nine neighbouring countries

Sri Lanka's storm in a teacup may compel India to bring out its checkbook

Having just seen its $3 billion investment in Afghanistan go up in smoke, India's appetite for economic diplomacy may even be lower than usual.

Waking up the neighbours: Taliban's new govt will upset India, China, Iran

Hardliners in Kabul are all closely tied to Islamabad, have backed it on Kashmir dispute.

Taliban Afghanistan, Pak, China axis worrying for India: Chidambaram

It will be premature for India to think UNSC resolution on Afghanistan was in its favour, says Congress leader.

India's soft power, investments in Afghanistan lead to diplomatic dead end

As Afghanistan falls into chaos, India doesn't have any leverage to ensure the country doesn't become a security threat

Best of BS Opinion: Thaw on the western front, globalisation, and more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Saturday

Opportunities galore in the east

A deeper integration with east Asian economies could be integral to India's economic recovery in the pandemic

Half-life of half-truths: Can diplomacy stop decaying governance?

Is the Modi government being harshly judged internationally because its leaders being less familiar with English are 'less connected to other global centres'?

Indo-Pacific vision premised on Asean centrality: EAM S Jaishankar

Jaishankar said India's relationship with the ASEAN is a key pillar of its foreign policy and the foundation of its Act East Policy

Shekhar Gupta: The missing foreign bogey

Pakistan, Bangladeshis and terrorism are missing from BJP campaign. It seems to have understood the risks of mixing of domestic political motivations with strategic national interests

Fund allocation to MEA inadequate given foreign policy goals: Par panel

The budgetary allocation to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is inadequate, parliamentary committee said

India's embrace of the Quad

Malabar naval exercises confirm the grouping is at the core of its Indo-pacific strategy

It's time for policymakers to boost regional cooperation

Going forward, a cross-border regional protocol would help strengthen the preparedness for future pandemics or similar disasters

India's foreign policy carries 'three major burdens' from past: Jaishankar

As India rises in the world order, it should not only visualise its interests with great clarity but also communicate them effectively, he writes in the book

India engages China on more equal terms: Jaishankar on Rahul's criticism

Gandhi shared his thoughts in a video on Twitter on why China chose to be aggressive now and attacked the Modi govt for its handling of foreign policy

Hindu nationalist foreign policy still in the making, says Ian Hall

"When it comes to China, there are also commonalities in Nehru and Modi's approaches. Like Nehru, Modi has tried to build a personal rapport with his Chinese counterparts," said Hall