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The India-EU Free Trade Agreement: Contours, Complications, and Regional Spillovers
The conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in January 2026 marks one of the most consequential shifts in India’s post-1991 trade strategy. After nearly two decades of negotiations, New Delhi and Brussels have forged an agreement that…
Bangladesh Is Voting, but Stability Is Not on the Ballot
Bangladesh is at a political crossroads. On February 12, the South Asian country is scheduled to hold a national election alongside a referendum on institutional reforms proposed in the July Charter, a reform package aimed at establishing stronger checks and…
India-Russia Relations: Revived Engagements and Remaining Gaps
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi in December 2025 came at a time of growing momentum in India-Russia relations marked by restored political contacts and rekindled economic connections. After a period of uncertainty and hiatus in 2022 and…
Nepal in 2025: A New Dawn?
The political unrest of 2025 marks yet another milestone along the wending path of democracy within Nepal’s recent history.
Pakistan’s Rare Earth Ambitions Meet China’s Export Controls
Following a period of relative diplomatic isolation under the Biden administration, Pakistan seems to be enjoying what some have called its “year of diplomatic miracles” in 2025. From floating contribution to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza to nominating U.S.…
Navigating Politico-Security Hurdles to Regional Connectivity: Pathways for New Delhi
Soon after taking office in 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated two new visions for cross-border relations: the Neighborhood First and Act East policies. Both initiatives aimed at improving relations with the immediate neighborhood and building bridges of connectivity,…