Economies, cultures and foreign policy objectives are set to evolve with the region’s shifting demographics.

Roads and rail are the sinews of a strong relationship. But New Delhi cannot afford to be complacent about its regional ties.

The Indian government has set itself a new ambition to meet green transition needs – and Australia is a perfect partner.

Two very different volumes on the legacies of imperialism expose the parallax of coloniser and colonised.

With a new charter and fresh ambition, a little-known regional organisation has as big summit coming up in September.

A clear understanding of the policies, capabilities and trade and investment opportunities will help regain momentum.

With countries from outside the region looking to join, is the SCO about to beef up its geopolitical clout?

A surprise ministerial appointment might hint at a new diplomatic initiative.

With youth unemployment of up to 40 per cent, India’s challenges will not be solved by boosting manufacturing subsidies alone.

Despite the bluster about foreign policy independence, the Indian PM could have kept Putin at a distance.

The burdens of history should not be confused with sentimentalism in forging a modern relationship.

Many in the West will be annoyed by the sight of India’s PM shaking hands with Vladimir Putin, but they should remember the shadow of China’s leader.

Every day, almost half the globe’s digital transactions take place in India. The country is primed to own the domain.

A cross-party consensus on India's foreign policy trajectory raises the chances of Andhra Pradesh gaining diplomatic prominence in future summits and foreign investments.

The “Squad” may take focus away from the Quad on security issues, given India’s longstanding apprehension about alliances.

Social media has changed the way people communicate, and public diplomacy has to keep pace.

The results capture most attention. But bringing the tally together takes more resources than is commonly appreciated.

Governing in coalition, the BJP may need to soften its hardline tactics to deepen ties with its strategic partners.

The Australian government will be cheered by continuity. Indian voters, meantime, have pushed back against the strongman.

The biggest challenge is convincing the public to turn up the temperature on a lukewarm relationship.

Ties with Malaysia make a powerful case study to assess regional ties with the South Asian giant. But others are doing better.

Recent steps forward on the trade front have also cleared the way for greater ambition in the partnership.

India might not perfectly align with its partners in the minilateral group but its Indo-Pacific heft is much greater than that of the Philippines.

The Indian state shows the best of itself when on a mission. That holds lessons – at home and abroad.

Keeping up with the worldwide shift to industry policy is stretching boundaries of both economics and diplomacy.

Actors are finding benefits by picking and choosing sides.

Getting to the source of information can leave reporters open to criticism.

With China flexing its muscle in the South China Sea, a revised grouping that includes the Philippines strikes a new balance.

Independence wasn’t a break with colonial ties but a transition – a process which has accelerated in recent years.

Trouble on the foreign beat isn’t new – but bringing home the news from the world’s most populous country is getting much harder.

An important part of seamless communication is still missing – and this carries a regional cost.

What the political manifestos of the major players tell voters about diverse visions or shared goals.

Old infrastructure could get a new lease on life.

Two recent history books that improve our understanding of India's present

From robocalls to voice clones, generative AI is allowing malicious actors to spread misinformation with ease.

Shared strategic future can no longer rely on “silence” as response to contentious issues.

Ruling the waves means first understanding what lies beneath. Enter the geopolitics of hydrography.

In an attempt to control 19th century trade with India and China, Britain dumped tea and resorted to a new addictive drug.

A successful test of India's ICBM with multiple warheads comes after an immense investment.

The failure of FTA talks between New Delhi and London rings with an unmistakable tone of irony.

New Delhi is a system-influencing state, with an eye on multi-alignment, but is that enough to secure a permanent seat at the table?

Good governance is essential to managing regional challenges.

Friends in need are bonding together.

The country’s future as an Indo-Pacific power depends on how resilient its cities are in the face of current and emerging threats.

Delhi is reinvigorating its outreach to overseas Indians - even as attracting talent from India is becoming an urgent necessity.

The reasons behind rebranding a nation are myriad – from overt nationalism to anti-colonialism and everything in between.

A perception of shared characteristics – risk taking, aspirational – is connecting with a youthful audience.

The government must oversee foreign civil society stakeholders responsibly, backed by evidence, upholding truly what it means to be the world’s largest democracy.

Every day, millions of barrels of oil are being transported by ships with obscured ownership and origin. But is the game up?

Putting Maldives in the sin bin may have done more harm than good for India’s strategic interests in the neighbourhood.