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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,…
SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: India’s Maritime Security Achievements and Way Forward
Earlier this year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated a new, expanded maritime vision for India during a visit to Mauritius, dubbed MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). Ten years ago, while visiting the same…
India and the Debate on Explosive Nuclear Testing: Strategic Opportunity or Costly Mistake?
Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about the necessity to resume explosive nuclear testing have sparked a global debate on the legacy of Cold War-era nuclear testing and the crumbling global nuclear order. Trump’s claim that several countries—including Pakistan—have…
भारत सऊदी-पाक रक्षा समझौते को कैसे देखता है: ऐतिहासिक कारक और भविष्य की चिंताएँ
हाल ही के सऊदी-पाकिस्तान रणनीतिक पारस्परिक रक्षा समझौते (एसएमडीए) की घोषणा ने कई पर्यवेक्षकों को आश्चर्यचकित कर दिया। भारत में, इस घटनाक्रम को प्रारम्भ में, दक्षिण एशिया के दृष्टिकोण से देखा गया, तथा एक प्रारंभिक “इस्लामिक नाटो” या मुस्लिम देशों…
India and the UK: Forging a Resilient Partnership amid Global Uncertainty
Last month, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer led an unprecedented 125 member trade delegation to Mumbai, building upon the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed three months ago during Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to London. For…
SAV Q&A with Avinash Paliwal: Bangladesh, Myanmar, and India’s Neighborhood
Last year's political upheaval in Bangladesh and the ongoing conflict in Myanmar underscore significant challenges on India's eastern flank. To make sense of these dynamics, South Asian Voices spoke with Dr. Avinash Paliwal on October 29 about Indian foreign policy toward Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the wider neighborhood.