Political reconciliation with the Nagas is one of several obstacles in New Delhi’s quest for greater regional connectivity.
Modi’s Act East Policy has boosted naval capacity and morale, but fallen short on overland connectivity and trade promotion.
Dhaka’s pivot toward China has transformed the strategic landscape around India’s vulnerable Siliguri Corridor—turning a narrow strip of land into a flashpoint in South Asia’s unfolding geopolitical realignment and heightening the risk of isolation for India’s northeastern states.
Sparked by a courtroom directive, the Manipur conflict reveals deep-rooted ethnic divisions and raises pressing questions about India’s internal cohesion and regional strategy.
Trump’s second term deepened U.S.-India ties while escalating tensions with China, forcing India to navigate a delicate strategic balance.
While U.S.-China tensions persist, two critical factors shape their evolving relationship.