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Sujan R Chinoy
The writer, a former ambassador and head of the Indian side of the Expert Group of Diplomatic and Military Officials (1996-2000), is director general, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, New Delhi. Views are personal.
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Equality and mutual respect should form the bedrock of bilateral relations. Respect for core concerns cannot be one-sided
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
The rearming of Europe: India must tap opportunities for exports and joint researchSubscriber Only
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It is not merely a tactical hedge, but a strategic alignment grounded in shared economic interests, democratic values, and the pursuit of enhanced national security
Mon, Jun 16, 2025
Why India should bet big on defence partnership with EUSubscriber Only
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Its total defence exports for FY 2024-25 reached a record Rs 23,622 crore. Clearly, a foundation has been laid for a higher quantum of sales in the future
Tue, May 20, 2025
India-Taliban talks — realism in Acting WestSubscriber Only
January 10,2025 07:12:27 AM
The Taliban is here to stay and with India capitalising on traditional friendship, there is scope for Afghanistan to figure even more prominently in Delhi’s “Act West” policy
Fri, Jan 10, 2025
From Kautilya to Immanuel Kant: Lessons for a world at warSubscriber Only
May 23,2024 07:10:54 AM
Kant would have had to countenance hatred and notions of superiority based on race, religion or political ideology. He would consider them to be a canker on objective reality, ethics
Thu, May 23, 2024
Use of Armed Forces to quell internal security crises remains controversialSubscriber Only
September 18,2023 07:00:20 AM
The PM is right. Heavy weaponry and air power should always be reserved for use against external adversaries
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Sujan Chinoy writes: New America-India partnership opens up the potential for a multi-polar AsiaSubscriber Only
July 11,2023 07:30:25 AM
Neither India nor the US can take the other for granted. Both countries must make continuous efforts to improve ties, as in any relationship
Tue, Jul 11, 2023
The US is clear that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India. Why doesn’t it take a stand on Aksai Chin?Subscriber Only
March 18,2023 07:30:03 AM
Its ambiguous stand on the boundary dispute in Ladakh limits the possibility of ground-level cooperation between India and the US in the western sector, unlike the wider possibilities for naval collaboration in the Indo-Pacific
Sat, Mar 18, 2023
India’s G20 Presidency: Setting the world agendaSubscriber Only
December 02,2022 06:53:17 AM
Sujan R Chinoy writes: Think20, the ideas bank of G20, will engage with the gamut of issues – strategic, economic and structural – that confront all countries
Fri, Dec 02, 2022
G20 presidency: An opportunity for India to assume leadership of the Global SouthSubscriber Only
November 16,2022 15:01:43 PM
In his Bali address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to the growing relevance of the G20. His call for a new world order is a reflection on the failure of the global community to reform multilateral institutions
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Sujan Chinoy writes: During its G20 presidency, India can be a voice for developing worldSubscriber Only
November 08,2022 19:22:45 PM
India’s presidency should represent the widest and most vulnerable constituencies. It can also advance intra-South Asian economic integration which is essential for India's rise
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
Indo-Japan ministerial dialogue points to deepening of strategic and defence partnershipSubscriber Only
September 12,2022 03:48:00 AM
Sujan R Chinoy writes: The spurt in ties is also attributable to the long-term vision shared by the leaders on both sides. India’s emergence as the fifth-largest as well as the fastest-growing economy in the world will definitely ensure a further quantum leap in strategic ties with Japan.
Mon, Sep 12, 2022
A reform called Agnipath will ensure youthful and tech-savvy profile of armed forces while reducing burden of pensions and gratuitiesSubscriber Only
June 14,2022 17:42:24 PM
Sujan R Chinoy writes: National unity, camaraderie and bonding, including in the armed forces, should not be predicated on caste, community, religion, language or provincial affiliation but on the more equitable notion of being a patriotic Indian. The Agnipath scheme fully addresses that requirement.
Wed, Jun 15, 2022
A missed chance for India-China relationsSubscriber Only
March 30,2022 03:43:59 AM
Sujan R Chinoy writes: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Delhi trip could have provided a healing touch, a chance to rebuild trust. It did little to thaw the freeze in bilateral ties.
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
Is the time right for India to get a third aircraft carrier?Subscriber Only
February 24,2022 04:30:35 AM
Sujan R Chinoy writes: There is a broad consensus on the need for it, but given the post-pandemic budgetary constraints, the idea may have to be put on the back burner.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Gujarat or Delhi, PM Narendra Modi’s dynamism and vision have marked his tenureSubscriber Only
October 14,2021 03:12:23 AM
Sujan R Chinoy writes: As Narendra Modi completes 20 years of service to the nation, he can draw satisfaction from India’s achievements in diverse sectors.
Sun, Nov 07, 2021
Understanding the strategic flux and humanitarian crisis in AfghanistanSubscriber Only
August 18,2021 04:02:02 AM
Sujan R Chinoy writes: Taliban will have to show moderation if they wish to be accepted as a member of the global community.
Thu, Aug 19, 2021
Why universities should consider UGC’s proposal to recognise NCCSubscriber Only
May 12,2021 03:00:00 AM
Overall, the NCC structure needs to evolve in a direction in which the youth, regardless of socio-economic background, are drawn to it as a means of advancing both character and career and rendering national service.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Why the UK and Japan have renewed their relationshipSubscriber Only
March 10,2021 03:00:50 AM
The two nations share a long history of cooperation. After its estrangement from Europe, a post-Brexit UK is seeking to anchor itself alongside an old friend.
Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Chinese strategists forget that aggression against a large country like India will not workSubscriber Only
January 13,2021 03:55:31 AM
Chinese strategists often invent past military triumphs against India. They forget that the age of teaching anyone a lesson is over. The way forward, to resolve border tensions between India and China, is through dialogue and peaceful negotiations.
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
Quad needs a definitive blueprint to have meaningful impactSubscriber Only
October 22,2020 01:31:48 AM
The Quad Plus format should cater to the region’s economic needs, including infrastructure, connectivity and capacity-building. Without generous alternatives, many countries would continue to be drawn to China, as moths to a flame.
Thu, Oct 22, 2020
India, China must shift focus to maintenance of status quo along each other’s perception of LACSubscriber Only
September 24,2020 03:00:42 AM
By adopting the path of peaceful negotiations that President Xi mentioned in his UN address, China stands to benefit from a much-needed image makeover at a time when it faces wide-spread opprobrium for its unilateralism, aggression and “wolf warrior diplomacy”.
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Seoul cannot continue to sit on the fence for long in the ongoing US-China tug-of-warSubscriber Only
August 19,2020 03:00:57 AM
A top-notch economy like South Korea, regarded as a key potential alternative to China in global supply chains in telecom, digital and AI, can ill afford to procrastinate in taking a decision.
Wed, Aug 19, 2020
China must respect existing agreements and refrain from unilateral actionSubscriber Only
June 18,2020 03:00:41 AM
The border row between India and China could not have erupted at a worse moment. The world is grappling with a once-in-a-century coronavirus pandemic and a global recession that promises to leave none unscathed.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
Covid-19 pandemic may create opportunities to deepen India’s engagement with AfricaSubscriber Only
May 29,2020 04:02:46 AM
India could also create a new fund for Africa and adapt its grant-in-aid assistance to reflect the current priorities. This could include support for new investment projects by Indian entrepreneurs especially in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in Africa.
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