India’s renewal of its 10-year defense framework with the U.S. marks a new phase in strategic cooperation — deeper, more technological, and geopolitically charged. Yet beneath this embrace lies a sharper dilemma: how to gain military strength from America without surrendering the essence of India’s strategic autonomy.
Read MoreIndia’s Russian oil imports surged in October, seemingly defying U.S. pressure. But behind the rise lies a calculated rush — refiners racing to secure cheaper barrels before Washington’s November 21 sanctions deadline. What appears as resilience today could soon test India’s energy autonomy and strategic balance.
Read MoreThe renewed talk in Washington of tightening secondary sanctions on countries trading with Russia has revived concerns over India’s oil dependence. Yet, India’s energy strategy reflects not defiance but a calibrated pursuit of security, stability, and diversification in an increasingly fragmented global energy landscape.
Read MoreIndia’s banking sector is on the brink of a structural shift. As the government considers relaxing foreign ownership caps in public sector banks, global investors are eyeing Indian lenders with renewed confidence — a moment that could redefine the balance between capital, control, and national interest.
Read MorePresident Donald Trump’s rebuke of Russia’s latest nuclear missile test as “inappropriate” and his call to end the Ukraine war revive Cold War-style tensions. For India, balancing ties with Moscow and Washington amid renewed great power rivalry becomes both a strategic test and a diplomatic opportunity.
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