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The Middle Power Moment

For most of the last three decades, the vocabulary of international relations was built around two poles: the United State…
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Addressing India's Gold Dilemma:​ Where Import Duties Are Contributing to a Higher Deficit

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has enhanced the regulatory framework for duty-free gold imports for gems and je…
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Is Cheap Labour from India Funding the Genocide in Gaza?

The early morning of 7 October 2023 witnessed a bloody Hamas attack on Israeli military bases and civilians, killing a to…
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Gifts from India and The Price Attached: Space Diplomacy, On Indian Terms

The rulebook of foreign policy is full of strong calls for power, chants of victory, and treaties that defined the world o…
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India’s Maritime Encirclement Dilemma

India’s geographical history tells us a maritime story that converts its very geography into strategy. With a rough coastl…
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Inside India's Quest for the Seabed

India currently holds three contracts to explore the deep ocean floor, which sit in international waters – commonly refer…
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Para-Diplomacy: When States Veto New Delhi

Under the Indian Constitution, foreign policy is strictly the preserve of the Union Government. Yet, “the notion of a mono…