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Modi’s France visit made a resilient relationship stronger still | Mint Primer | Mint

India and France share a unique bond, both being gadflies on the international stage, unafraid to challenge established norms. Despite historical complexities, they recognized their partnership's potential to balance US influence and championed global causes like decolonization. France's mild response to India's nuclear tests and generous defense partnership showcase their special relationship. From Rafale deals to technology transfers, France proves to be a willing and competitive partner. As the world faces challenges, India and France stand resilient and ambitious, ready to weather storms and seize opportunities together. Join us to explore the intricacies of this remarkable global alliance.

31 Jul 2023
Politics

Can Indian Ocean region power global growth?

Sri Lanka-based Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies analysed the region's economies to show how they could become an engine for global economic growth in a new research paper

1 min read12 Oct 2018
Opinion

A challenging time for the Indo-Pacific

Indo-Pacific powers must take stronger action to strengthen regional stability, reiterating their commitment to shared norms and international law

4 min read14 Mar 2018
Opinion

India’s soft power push: just following a fad?

A democratic India's approach to soft power projection should be very different from that of an authoritarian China

4 min read23 Feb 2018
Opinion

Is China bribing its way to superpower status?

The scale at which China is using its capital for securing political influence is unprecedented

4 min read11 Jan 2018
Politics

Narendra Modi likely to visit UAE for World Government Summit

It will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second visit to the UAE, which has emerged as a key strategic partner of India in the Gulf region

2 min read6 Dec 2017
Opinion

The emerging Indo-Pacific architecture

While the 'Quad' is a crucial pillar of the peace and security architecture in the Indo-Pacific region, it needs to be buttressed by at least two other pillarsEAS and Apec

4 min read20 Nov 2017
Opinion

Warring over disarmament in the UN

At the crux of the bitter disarmament contest in the United Nations are two competing pathways towards a world free of nuclear weapons

4 min read5 Nov 2017
Opinion

China’s road in Doka La is headed for Thimphu

China intends to create a rift between India and Bhutan and establish independent diplomatic relations with the latter

5 min read11 Jul 2017
Opinion

Locating China’s Obor in the global development debate

While the exact contours of the entire Obor initiative are not yet very clear, the idea has already been dissected inside out in the global media

5 min read26 May 2017