K M Seethi

The writer, an ICSSR Senior Fellow in Diaspora Studies, is the Director, Inter University Centre for Social Science Research and Extension (IUCSSRE), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

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By positioning bilateral aspirations within the regional and global frameworks, India and Thailand are set to launch a new era of Asian regionalism. But in what ways can India and Thailand align their ties with regional and global frameworks?

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India’s expanding engagement with Mauritius is a well-thought-out comprehensive strategy aimed at strengthening New Delhi’s role as a resident maritime power, balancing China’s expanding reach, and consolidating partnerships in the Indo-Pacific Region.

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Bhutan’s unique position in India’s regional strategySubscriber Only

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Amidst China’s growing influence in South Asia, how does Budget 2025 emphasise Bhutan’s crucial role in India’s regional diplomacy?

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What India must do to protect its ties with the Islamic worldSubscriber Only

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K M Seethi writes: New Delhi should not stop engaging the Gulf countries and strive to move beyond damage control

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