Posts tagged India
Costly Coal or Novelty Nuclear: How are States in South and Southeast Asia Responding to the Conflict in the Middle East?
Costly Coal or Novelty Nuclear: How are States in South and Southeast Asia Responding to the Conflict in the Middle East?

States in South and Southeast Asia have found themselves increasingly dependent on oil traded through the Strait of Hormuz. With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, energy shortages and reliance on coal have become the new trend. In an effort to rapidly secure energy for their people and to keep their economies up and running, these states are forced to turn to alternatives to oil and liquified natural gas, pushing the region into a new era of energy use. 

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AsiaNandini CherukuIran, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Oil, Liquified Natural Gas, LNG, India, Russia, UAE, Thailand, Bangladesh, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nuclear, Coal, Climate Change, Power Plants, Renewables, AI, Data Centers, Economics, Energy Security, Israel, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Philippines, Vietnam.
Cricket Diplomacy: The Modern-Day Battlefield
Cricket Diplomacy: The Modern-Day Battlefield

Cricket Diplomacy, once a metaphorical olive branch, has grown to become a physical manifestation of geopolitical fractures in South Asia. The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup demonstrates how sports stadiums become extensions of political conflict. Decisions surrounding player safety, match boycotts, and tournament logistics, revealed that Cricket is no longer just a game.

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AsiaNandini CherukuSouth Asia, Sports, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Cricket, Diplomacy, Bilateral Relations, T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka, ICC, IPL, PCB, BCB, Asia Cup
The Mother of all Deals: What the EU-India Free Trade Agreement Means for Trade, Security, and Strategic Autonomy
The Mother of all Deals: What the EU-India Free Trade Agreement Means for Trade, Security, and Strategic Autonomy

After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the EU have finalized their landmark Free Trade Agreement, designed to deepen economic and strategic ties. Expected to slash tariffs by 99 percent on both sides, this FTA also strengthens cooperation in defense, cybersecurity, and maritime security, reducing India’s dependence on the U.S., Russia, and China. Positioning both parties as counterweights to growing Chinese regional influence, the FTA can reshape Asia’s trade landscape and set a new framework for emerging markets.

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AsiaNandini CherukuIndia, EU, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Economics, Security, Military, Technology, China, Russia, United States, Trade, Geoeconomics, Foreign Policy, Indo-Pacific
No Farmers, No Food
No Farmers, No Food

India is often labeled as the world’s largest democracy, but the very fabric of its democratic structure has been in question for many years. The contentious farmers’ protests in Delhi, primarily supported by Punjab, epitomize this struggle. The agricultural laws passed by Modi’s administration, are beneficial on paper, but in reality remove the safety net that farmers count on, leaving them vulnerable to corporate exploitation. In response, peaceful protests have been ongoing since 2020 have been met with excessive force, internet shutdowns, and further acts of intimidation, thus raising concerns about India’s future as a democratic nation. This is an ongoing issue that India faces, and the peaceful protests upheld by farmers serve as a reminder that it is vital to protect and uphold the civil liberties of all those in India as well as democracy itself. 

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AsiaBy Jasmin KaurIndia, agriculture, civil liberties, Narenda Modi, peaceful protests, authoritarianism
Of Factions and Friends
Of Factions and Friends

India and Australia have significantly strengthened their relationship in recent years, with both nations being key members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. As they seek to expand trade and deepen military cooperation, their mutual interests in containing Chinese aggression and maintaining a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region drive the partnership, despite India's complex relations with Russia and China.

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AsiaBy Divyata GovilaIndia, Australia, Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, Indo-Pacific, China, military cooperation, trade, international relations, United States, Japan, G-20 Summit, rules-based international order, naval conflict, Indian Ocean, Russia, Ukraine, economic sanctions, foreign policy, Pakistan, global contradictions