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Gurjit Singh
The writer, a former Indian ambassador to Indonesia, is India’s ambassador to Germany. Views are personal
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The Modi-Ishiba moment: Can India and Japan lead a new Indo-Pacific order?Sign In to read
August 30, 2025 12:00 IST
With economic, strategic, and trilateral ties deepening, the summit signals a growing ambition to shape regional dynamics without waiting on Washington. Execution on trade, minerals and defence will test the partnership's maturity
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
Why Manila wants to engage more with New DelhiSubscriber Only
August 07, 2025 18:20 IST
Despite having a higher GDP per capita than India, the Philippines recognises India’s status as an emerging economic powerhouse, growing at nearly 7 per cent annually
Thu, Aug 07, 2025
As NATO revises defence-spending goals, Germany arms up to position itself as the backbone of European securitySubscriber Only
June 27, 2025 13:11 IST
New 3.5 per cent of GDP pledge marks Berlin’s biggest rearmament since reunification — with far-reaching economic and political implications
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Germany’s defence awakening is rooted in geopolitical realitiesSubscriber Only
June 12, 2025 15:48 IST
It marks a historic departure from decades of military restraint. But such a transformation requires more than budgets and weapons
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
BIMSTEC marks a turning point in regional solidaritySubscriber Only
April 07, 2025 16:34 IST
As regional and global uncertainties mount, BIMSTEC offers a platform for measured cooperation rooted in mutual respect and historical ties.
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
From SAGAR to MAHASAGAR, the growing warmth in Indo-Mauritian tiesSubscriber Only
March 13, 2025 18:37 IST
By deepening cooperation in infrastructure, defence, economic growth, and cultural exchange, both nations can fortify their historical connection and build a partnership that benefits both in the long run
Thu, Mar 13, 2025
German elections: AfD is a worry but Berlin should focus on growth and US tiesSubscriber Only
February 25, 2025 07:00 IST
People's discontent over economy and immigration challenges seeks new political calibration
Tue, Feb 25, 2025
2025 African Union Commission election: Why Djibouti foreign minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s win is good news for IndiaSubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 12:40 IST
Youssouf’s leadership offers an opportunity for India to re-engage with the AU Commission meaningfully. With Djibouti’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean, there is potential to strengthen India-Africa ties
Wed, Feb 19, 2025
President Prabowo Subianto’s Republic Day visit could pave the way for deeper India-Indonesia tiesSubscriber Only
January 25, 2025 07:30 IST
India and Indonesia must also identify areas of collaboration beyond the China factor. The Indo-Pacific is one such domain
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Will Japan’s minority government be able to push ahead with domestic reforms, manage regional security?Subscriber Only
November 14, 2024 19:33 IST
PM Ishiba will need to work closely with opposition parties to maintain stability. Instability in Japan, coupled with the rise of competing regional powers, could leave the country in a vulnerable position.
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Olaf Scholz’s visit marks a new chapter in Indo-German partnership forged in a changing world orderSubscriber Only
October 29, 2024 13:37 IST
Despite varying views on big powers and their rivalries, India and Germany are willing to walk a path which is uniquely theirs and which will benefit both economically, functionally, socially, and strategically
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Why India should not be worried about Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Kumara DissanayakeSubscriber Only
September 23, 2024 17:11 IST
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that he is not anti-India and has acknowledged the support Sri Lanka got from India during the 2022 crisis.
Tue, Sep 24, 2024
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to India marked a reset in India-Malaysia relationsSubscriber Only
September 04, 2024 16:00 IST
Malaysia has brought $5 billion of FDI into India in recent years. A focus on digital technologies saw an MOU signed during the visit besides an MOU among Financial Services Authorities.
Wed, Sep 04, 2024
Five takeaways from mid-year ASEAN meetings in LaosSubscriber Only
July 30, 2024 14:00 IST
US-China discussions, Russia’s support for North Korea, disputed stands on Gaza and Myanmar and de-escalation in the South China Sea -- strategic cleavages in the region remain despite efforts to fix them
Tue, Jul 30, 2024
What India can expect from Indonesia’s new governmentSubscriber Only
February 21, 2024 18:28 IST
It does not expect Indonesia to align itself with its view of China. But in trade and commerce, New Delhi expects more from its largest ASEAN trading partner
Wed, Feb 21, 2024
To beat China, India must engage with APECSubscriber Only
November 24, 2023 07:10 IST
India is in the same region and needs to engage with aspects of APEC so that its economic goals can be met. This can make India a better alternative to new FDI in China
Fri, Nov 24, 2023
ASEAN’s China dilemmaSubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 07:29 IST
The Indonesian presidency must be complimented for keeping ASEAN on an even keel, despite its many challenges. In a dynamic world, the stability of ASEAN remains important
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
How India made G20 a forum for developing countriesSubscriber Only
September 10, 2023 12:29 IST
The inclusion of the African Union in G20 is an achievement of India’s Presidency and reflects its commitment to the developmental agenda of the Global South
Mon, Sep 11, 2023
Coup in Gabon: Is governance in Francophone Africa falling like dominoes?Subscriber Only
September 02, 2023 11:27 IST
The French hold over their former colonies in Central and West Africa was strong, but it did not lead to good governance or prosperity. France is perceived as a supporter of extant regimes come what may.
Sat, Sep 02, 2023
Why the fourth India-Africa forum summit should happen during Delhi’s G20 presidencySubscriber Only
June 06, 2023 07:15 IST
Holding IAFS IV before the G20 summit may sound hurried, but it is perhaps the best way to enhance the G20 presidency
Tue, Jun 06, 2023
Gurjit Singh writes: Why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to China is a signal of Berlin’s autonomySubscriber Only
November 07, 2022 11:44 IST
The significance of this visit is that Germany has again shown its desire to attain strategic autonomy from the US. This was a goal of the German coalition and of German and European countries before the Ukraine crisis.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
An Expert Explains: Why a stable Kenya is in the interest of Africa and the worldSubscriber Only
August 18, 2022 04:30 IST
Africa, and the world as a whole, could do without a meltdown in Kenya. The country is in transition, with a different tribal and class coalition, and new kinds of engagement.
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
China wants a larger BRICS to challenge the existing international orderSubscriber Only
June 15, 2022 04:00 IST
Gurjit Singh writes: China cannot get India out of BRICS or the G20 as it has been trying to keep India out of other international fora. India needs to ensure that expansion is not on Chinese terms and that the countries admitted are equally receptive to India.
Wed, Jun 15, 2022
A defining moment for Indo-German tiesSubscriber Only
May 04, 2022 03:00 IST
Gurjit Singh writes: India-Germany joint statement shows congruence and commonality on UN, Afghanistan and terrorism.
Wed, May 04, 2022
The post-Merkel chapter in Indo-German tiesSubscriber Only
December 15, 2021 03:09 IST
🔴 Gurjit Singh writes: New ruling coalition in Berlin offers scope for enhancing relations between the two nations.
Wed, Dec 15, 2021Journalism of Courage
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