India

Russia and DPRK Mutual Defence Pact: Implications for Northeast Asia’s Regional Security ...
Sandip Mishra examines the geopolitical implications of the Russia-DPRK mutual defence pact for regional security in the Asia-Pacific, particularly in Northeast Asia.

China at the Crossroads
BUSINESS STANDARD - APLN member Shyam Saran wrote for Business Standard, arguing that geopolitical equations, as seen by China, do not yet seem to justify a more accommodating posture towards India.

Surveillance vs. Privacy | Debating the Ethics of Biometric Data Use
ORF - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan discussed the ethical considerations of privacy in the collection and use of biometric data, and explored the associated regulatory requirements.

A New Agenda for Great Power Status
BUSINESS STANDARD - APLN member Shyam Saran wrote that the installation of a new government is a chance to review economic strategies.

Growing Foreign and Security Policy Challenges Face India’s Re-elected Modi Government
EAST-WEST CENTER - APLN Senior Research Adviser Frank O’Donnell wrote about the growing challenges Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces in his third term.

A Reboot at G7
THE INDIAN EXPRESS - APLN member C. Raja Mohan wrote about PM Modi's first trip abroad in his third term and argued that it is a chance to re-energise relations with the West.

India’s Shock Election Result Shows Democracy Is Still Thriving
SCMP - APLN member C Uday Bhaskar highlighted that while the BJP’s underperformance shocked supporters and observers, Indian voters have restored hope in the country’s democratic process.

The Consequences of India’s Election Surprise
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan wrote on India's 2024 election and analysed its implications for Indian domestic and foreign policy.

India and Japan: Past, Present and Future
APLN member Rajaram Panda published a book titled "India and Japan: Past, Present and Future."

Missile Proliferation in the Asia-Pacific: The Shadow Over Regional Stability
Malinda Meegoda argues that the Asia-Pacific is witnessing an escalating arms race with the proliferation of advanced missile technologies, raising concerns about broader proliferation risks and ...