Shankar Kumar

–The writer is a senior journalist with wide experience in covering international affairs. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

Why Does China’s Defence Market Continue to Shrink?

When it comes to an arms race, China tries its best to compete with global leaders such as the US, Russia, France, Germany, Europe, and Israel in the production of advanced military technology. The...

Will China Face a Tougher Time Under Trump?

While there is a commotion in the West following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval of change in the country’s nuclear doctrine, allowing armed forces to use atomic weapons in response to Ukraine’s deployment of...

Germany and Spain Vie for Indian Partnership as Asia Becomes Focus of Global Geopolitics

In the last week of October, India witnessed two prominent European leaders’ back-to back visits; one, from Germany and another from Spain with both focusing on strengthening defence ties with New Delhi at the...

Trudeau’s Toxic Politics Responsible for Worsening India-Canada Relations

To keep anti-India elements, especially belonging to the Khalistani movement in good humour, the Justin Trudeau government last week asked New Delhi to submit High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and five other diplomats to...

PM Modi’s US Trip: Action Packed with Decisive Roadmap

Just ahead of the US visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Quad Summit and address the UN General Assembly on the world body’s 79th anniversary, a New York court issued summons...

China’s Taxing Moment: Losing the Plot Against Dalai Lama

By insisting that the next Dalai Lama will be selected by China, efforts are being made by Beijing to scuttle the 14th Dalai Lama’s plan to announce his next incarnation in 2025. But in...

Rajnath Singh’s US Visit: Adding Robustness to India-US Defence Ties

In this world of unpredictability, India has a sure shot to a goal, which unwaveringly lies in its strategic autonomy in diplomacy and defence. Close on the heels of PM Modi’s first ever official...

India and Quad: Belling the Cat Without Alarming It

During the just-concluded visit of Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to India, the two countries called for strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between New Delhi and Hanoi, while affirming the importance of maintaining peace,...

US Presidential Election: Does It Matter for India?

When incumbent President of the US, Joe Biden on July 13 announced his decision to quit the race for the presidential election, due on November 5, he was the first head of government in...

PM Modi’s Russia, Austria Visits: Symbolism and Substance in Synergy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first bilateral visits, during his third term in office, to Russia and Austria have concluded, giving the international community much needed fodder to discuss and debate over India’s foreign policy...

Modi’s Visit to Russia: An Effort to Send a Firm Message to West and China

Now it is official: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a two-day visit to Russia, beginning from July 8. This will be the first bilateral visit to Russia by Modi in his third...

Shift in Tibet Policy: Is India Inflicting Pain on China?

With its economy on the rise and military power increasing, India has begun to respond to challenges from Beijing by playing anti-China card deftly and this can be markedly seen in New Delhi’s approach...

Modi 3.0 To Focus On Chinese Security And Strategic Challenges  

  Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, Seychellean Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Bhutan Prime Minister...
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