India International

Europe’s engagement with the Global South needs a reset away from reactive geopolitics and towards partnerships that recognise agency, diversity, and shared leadership.

In the competition for Global South leadership, countries like Sri Lanka will look to affirm ‘neutrality’ between the two Asian aspirants, India and China, hedge their bets and exploit strategic openings.

By maintaining strong ties with both regional powers – India and China – Kenya seeks to diversify its partnerships, reduce dependency and enhance its bargaining power.

India’s political ambition for Global South leadership emanates from an enduring commitment to self-determination, multilateralism, and a quest for a more equitable global order.

Given the diversity and complexity of the Global South, leadership cannot be monopolised; it must be collective. The roles of China and India must be complemented by those of other countries in the fold.

This article analyses China’s engagement with the Global South in the context of India’s rise, evolving U.S. policy under Trump 2.0, and competing development models.

This article situates Chile’s foreign policy within the long arc of decolonisation, examining how it balances autonomy, diversification, and multilateralism amid shifting global power.

The European Commission and the EU's High Representative adopted a Joint Communication presenting a package of proposals for a ‘New Strategic EU-India Agenda' on 17 September 2025. The EU and India appear ready to take their strategic partnership of 20+ years to the next level amid geopolitical shifts. Together, they set out to "boost shared prosperity, strengthen security, and tackle major global challenges". Developing such an agenda constitutes an opportunity, yet not without its own challenges. Thus, Dr. Katharina Emschermann asked 3 questions about the EU-India relationship status to Jochen Luckscheiter, director of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung's India office in New Delhi.

This webinar explored the foreign policy implications of Donald Trump’s victory at the 2024 US presidential election from an Indian perspective, but also including of what this means for Europe and the Indo-European relationship. 

India and Europe explore new frontiers in space collaboration, navigating geopolitics, governance, and innovation in a rapidly evolving cosmic arena.

This webinar explored the evolving dynamics between India, the EU, and China in a complex geopolitical landscape, where shifting alliances and strategic challenges shape the future of international relations.

The renewed focus on South Asia, which began in the previous regime under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is likely to be a foreign policy priority for the recently sworn-in National Democratic Alliance government also led by Modi, especially in face of the growing influence of China in the region.

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference, together with partner institutions, we propose reforms in eight critical areas of the international economic and financial architecture to reflect the changing global realities and challenges. 

This webinar explored emerging trends, socio-political contexts and key drivers shaping India's foreign policy in the coming years.

The article outlines how India's proactive foreign policy and strategic diplomatic efforts are shaping its national and international political status.

This article explores the role of the Indian diaspora in India's elections, as they mobilize support for political parties and advocate for greater representation.

Despite external disruptions or bilateral challenges among members, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue sustains its commitment, setting a precedent for uninterrupted collaboration that ensures continuity and reliability in regional engagements.

The country was effective in insulating the forum from geopolitical turbulence, making it more representative, placing the spotlight on the Global South and crafting a comprehensive blueprint of global solutions.

Consecutive G20 presidencies – Indonesia, India and Brazil – indicate Global South’s expanding influence but it may bring in problems of diluting existing targets for global action at local levels.

Can the ongoing ‘Act East Policy’ to bring the Northeast closer to the economic powerhouses of the Asia Pacific be further strengthened by India’s G20 leadership?