India and Qatar have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, aiming to double bilateral trade to $28 billion over the next five years. Qatar has pledged a $10 billion investment in India, focusing on sectors such as infrastructure, technology, and manufacturing. The Indian diaspora in Qatar continues to play a significant role in strengthening economic and cultural ties between the two nations.
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Ever since mankind conquered the moon, the plan for a lunar outpost gained momentum. But Astronauts or Cosmonauts living on the moon will need an…
View More Powering Moon Base With Nuclear Reactor – India’s Contribution
Donald Trump, the newly elected president of the U.S. has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on any transactions conducted in the proposed BRICS currency. The article highlights the challenges of alternate currency to the US Dollar and its prospects.
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New Delhi: In a major step towards strengthening its presence in the global arms market, India has launched the Defence Export Promotion Council (EPC) to streamline its defence export strategy and enhance international sales. The initiative aligns with the government’s ambitious goal of achieving $5 billion in defence exports by 2025.
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This op-ed examines how India has walked this tightrope — and the ramifications for its larger Middle East strategy, as it balances its historical linkages with Iran, strategic partnership with Israel and attempts to protect its interests in an increasingly volatile region.
View More India’s Diplomatic Challenge: The Iran-Israel Rivalry and Its Implications for India’s Middle East Policy
India has witnessed a range of separatist movements throughout its history. These movements, rooted in ethnic, linguistic, religious, or socio-political grievances, reflect the challenges of governing a nation as vast and diverse as India. Separatist movements in India can be traced back to its independence in 1947.
View More Separatism in India: A Complex Tapestry of Identity and Politics
India has long been a steadfast contributor to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKOs), showcasing its dedication to global peace and security. As one of the largest troop-contributing countries, India’s involvement in peacekeeping missions has bolstered its international standing and facilitated the development of strategic alliances.
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The article charts India’s diplomatic strategy in the current geopolitical climate characterised by tensions among major powers and persistent conflicts in the Middle East. India’s adherence to peace through dialogue is central to its strategic thinking.
View More India’s Strategic Diplomacy Amid China’s Rising Power
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is a geopolitical hotspot, crucial for global trade and energy flows. Handling over 60% of global maritime trade, including one-third of container traffic and two-thirds of oil shipments, the IOR is vital for connecting major economies. Securing the IOR is paramount for India’s strategic and economic interests.
View More India: Guardian of Indian Ocean Trade Routes
The Foreign Minister of Iran, Abbas Araqchi has warned that his country will respond in kind if its nuclear sites are attacked, leading to an all-out war in the region. This comes amid growing concerns over the U.S. empowering Israel to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities while further tightening sanctions on the Iranian oil industry.
View More In Iran’s Nuclear Conundrum Lies The Key To Wmd-Free Middle-East
