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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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