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Iran
What Iran May Expect from Trump 2.0


Ruchi Sharma

Considering Trump's unwavering support for the 'America First' policy and his withdrawal of the United States from foreign entanglements, alongside Israel's concerns regarding Iran's nuclear advancements, limiting Iran's capabilities would likely be a primary focus of his agenda. Nevertheless, given Iran’s internal it is yet to be determined whether his initiatives will lead to increased instability or offer a glimmer of hope for the region.

Quad
Quad 2024: Enhanced Alignment and A Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific


Imran Khurshid

New Delhi viewed the summit as reinforcing India's commitment to a rules-based international order, addressing regional security concerns, and enhancing maritime cooperation. The focus on critical and emerging technologies, supply chain resilience, development of port and logistic infrastructure, and maritime domain awareness initiatives were areas where India saw tangible benefits.

Srilanka-India
Visit of Sri Lankan President to India: Issues at Stake


Ashok K. Behuria

The first country that the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose to visit was India like many of his predecessors, emphasising the special relationship the island nation has with India. However, in his case it was important because the party he hailed from had a historical ruse with India and was regarded as pro-China.

India-Iran
Future of Iran-India Cooperation in Chabahar


Jafar Haghpanah

India could play a pivotal role, given its excellent relations with the US and its pragmatic approach to issues in the region, which could ultimately lower tensions and benefit the Chabahar project in the sense that both countries could then find the atmosphere conducive to work closely together to tap the thus-far unrealised potential of the project.