C. Raja Mohan holds the Korea Chair at the Council for Strategic and Defence Research, Delhi and is a contributing editor on international affairs for The Indian Express.

December 19,2023 18:19:51 PM
Political unity against Russia in early 2022 is yielding place to divisions. The empathy for Russia is only a part of the emerging right-wing internationalism in the West
Wed, Dec 20, 2023
December 12,2023 17:46:20 PM
Domestic legal closure on the question of India’s full sovereignty over Kashmir does not automatically change international attitudes. It depends, above all, on constructing a sustainable new political compact in Kashmir
Wed, Dec 13, 2023
December 06,2023 07:00:34 AM
Delhi’s political posturing on technological development in the 1970s set India back badly. It can’t afford to make the same mistake on AI today
Thu, Dec 07, 2023
November 28,2023 19:00:42 PM
Smaller states in the region have gone from being ‘pawns’ in fights between India and China, to using the big powers as ‘pawns’ in internal politics. Delhi must tread cautiously, engage with internal politics in the country, manage Ankara
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
November 21,2023 16:58:00 PM
Renewing political and economic engagement does not solve India’s problem of rebuilding peace and tranquillity on the disputed frontier. Only credible military arrangements can
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
November 16,2023 11:07:20 AM
India’s own rise in the international system allows it to effectively handle any sudden shifts in great power relations. Nevertheless, as the American and Chinese Presidents meet in San Francisco, what areas should it pay attention to?
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
November 14,2023 16:06:02 PM
Given the massive military imbalance with China and the kind of challenges Delhi confronts from Beijing in both the Himalayan and maritime frontiers, AI should necessarily be an important part of India’s national defence plans
Wed, Nov 15, 2023
November 10,2023 07:07:18 AM
The biggest constraint on the US need to accelerate AI development is the shortage of scientists, technologists and engineers. India has a natural talent pool to meet this demand
Fri, Nov 10, 2023
November 01,2023 07:35:31 AM
Whether it comes up with specific answers or not, the London Summit is likely to lay out some important markers for the unfolding global discourse on AI regulation. India, which played a key role in the 20th century discussions on regulating advanced technologies, will have to find its own voice on AI governance
Wed, Nov 01, 2023
October 27,2023 07:17:56 AM
The unexpected explosion of the Israel-Palestine conflict has raised questions about the potential overstretch in American grand strategy. But while the challenges confronting the US are complex and demanding, Washington has the will, resources and room for much geopolitical manoeuvre
Sat, Oct 28, 2023
October 23,2023 04:53:32 AM
In insisting that no country can progress while fighting with its neighbours, Sharif, who served thrice before as Prime Minister, made a strong public case for renewed engagement with India.
Mon, Oct 23, 2023
October 20,2023 18:13:55 PM
The triumph of violent religious extremism and the weakening of moderate regimes will have security and political consequences for India. Delhi must not conflate Israel with Netanyahu and must strengthen Palestinian Authority against Hamas
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
October 10,2023 18:36:54 PM
The biggest change in India’s Middle East policy under Modi remains understated. It is the de-linking of India’s regional diplomacy from religion
Wed, Oct 11, 2023
October 02,2023 18:13:57 PM
If Ottawa takes a fresh look at Delhi and begins an engagement rooted in realpolitik, the current crisis in bilateral relations might yet serve a purpose
Wed, Oct 04, 2023
September 09,2023 18:42:35 PM
Challenging Chinese Belt and Road clout in the region, the transport and energy corridor builds on strategic and economic synergies, marks breakthrough in post-Partition India's quest for connectivity with the world to the north-west.
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
September 06,2023 07:00:31 AM
Delhi’s current emphasis is on building bridges between developing and developed countries. Many in the developed world are waking up to the importance of greater cooperation between the North and the South amidst the breakdown of relations between the East and the West
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
August 30,2023 17:52:24 PM
From Delhi’s perspective, Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is saying everything right about deepening the strategic partnership with India. But his broader worldview is also symptomatic of America's isolationist tendencies
Tue, Sep 05, 2023
August 23,2023 19:13:10 PM
While geopolitical rivalry is a reality, Delhi must work to limit competition and expand cooperation in outer space.
Thu, Aug 24, 2023
August 23,2023 07:15:52 AM
One of the principal objectives of the Bandung movement that morphed into Non-aligned Movement was to stay away from rivalrous power blocks. The BRICS, in contrast, is led by one of the competing power blocs – the Sino-Russian alliance
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
August 09,2023 07:15:24 AM
Under General Asif Munir, Pakistan army is moving from meddling in civilian affairs to a hands-on role in day-to-day governance. Delhi must watch closely
Wed, Aug 09, 2023
August 02,2023 07:00:38 AM
The region’s new economic openness, Delhi’s vigorous neighbourhood policies, and Western support for an India-centred regionalism in South Asia could transform the Subcontinent's economic landscape.
Wed, Aug 02, 2023
July 25,2023 16:47:42 PM
UAE has reportedly offered to invest in Pakistan, which could help pull it out of its entrenched economic crisis. There are good reasons for New Delhi not to be averse to such an arrangement
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
July 19,2023 07:40:30 AM
As India becomes a major economic entity with significant geopolitical heft, its ability to shape the intersection between its extended neighbourhood and the world will rapidly grow
Wed, Jul 19, 2023
July 11,2023 17:30:56 PM
The 25th-anniversary celebration of Indo-French strategic partnership is a good moment to begin India’s re-engagement with European security. Defence cooperation between Delhi and Paris could contribute to Eurasian security this century
Thu, Jul 13, 2023
July 04,2023 17:32:34 PM
Delhi will continue to sit in SCO and BRICS, but its growing bilateral engagement with key swing states — in resource rich Africa, capital rich Gulf, and technology-rich Europe — is likely to be far more consequential for India’s rise
Wed, Jul 05, 2023





