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C Raja Mohan writes: In a shifting world order, five principles should guide India's diplomacy
May 13, 2026 4:04 pm
The lesson is straightforward. In foreign policy, there is no substitute for nurturing trusted partnerships even while seeking new opportunities
India has demonstrated strategic autonomy, but its record is not perfect
May 12, 2026 7:38 am
For some critics, being stiffnecked has resulted in rigid diplomacy and no big-power friends. Others maintain that while India has resisted the bigger powers, it no longer voices criticisms of them on behalf of others
Misri discusses freedom of navigation with French Foreign minister; Jaishankar dials Kuwait, Singapore counterparts
April 14, 2026 2:15 am
Jaishankar spoke to Foreign ministers of Kuwait and Singapore, and both discussions touched upon the situation in West Asia.
A post-Iran war West Asia order can open strategic space for India
April 10, 2026 7:11 am
A US-led security architecture in the region, including Israel as a key pillar, has diminishing prospects. India inserting itself into such arrangements had some rationale in the past, but may have lost its relevance now.
India must reboot neighbourhood policy — trade is the key
April 02, 2026 12:34 am
The rapidly changing international context makes early action on neighbourhood trade urgent
India’s foreign policy is being shaped by financial constraints
March 28, 2026 6:21 am
India’s macroeconomic stability is tethered to the dollar-centric financial system. Divergence from US policy carries financial risks, as investors reassess risk in a dollar-dominated system
India all too familiar with mindless brutality, we emphatise with those who undergo same tragedy: Foreign Secy Misri
January 29, 2026 4:44 am
At the event organised by the Israel embassy in India, Misri said, “India is, unfortunately, all too familiar with such mindless brutality. Having been a victim of cross-border terrorism ourselves, we empathise immediately with those who undergo the same tragedy.”
‘If there is no good neighbourliness…’: Jaishankar reiterates ‘right to defend our people’ in warning to Pakistan
January 02, 2026 10:11 pm
Speaking at IIT Madras, the External Affairs Minister said: “‘You can’t say, ‘I will continue terrorism, but I will also expect you to share water’’’
History doesn’t end today, our old compass has run its course. Here’s a new one for India
December 31, 2025 11:28 am
As 2026 begins, India must navigate without old maps, grasping its chance to shape the new world. The new compass must overcome the false hiatus between democracy, development and demographics.
Yearender 2025 | Diplomacy: After a year of rupture, what 2026 holds for New Delhi
January 01, 2026 8:38 pm
Trade talks, neighbourhood polls, great-power ties: India’s choices will shape its global standing and regional stability.
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