India International

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?

The 18th G20 Leaders’ Summit, led by India, concluded with the New Delhi Declaration. Amidst the Ukraine war and US-China tensions, uncertainty loomed over G20 consensus. India's diplomacy shone as G20 leaders aligned, keeping the forum relevant. However, the focus remains on the content of the consensus and its impact on global issues.

The G20 Summit in New Delhi has been rated as a crucial milestone in the journey of this forum since 2008. The essay examines the larger context in which the summit was held; the challenges India as its President faced; and the outcomes of the summit. The evaluation is undertaken from the perspective of geopolitics, unveiling the summit's seven special features and their impact. The author argues that on the triad of consensus, additionality, and implementation, the summit was a clear political and diplomatic success. However, deepening polarisation and the war in West Asia raise serious concerns about stability, peace, and prosperity in the world.

Environmental and social justice researcher Bhargavi S.Rao on noticeable absence of intelligentia, academia, scientific community, independent media, and gender considerations at C20 discussions.

Environmentalist Ashish Kothari on the global group’s impact – or lack of it – on sustainable development.

G20’s think tank engagement group in its role has been able to navigate effectively on most issues, especially amplifying the voice of developing nations.

The G20 Presidency rotation among middle income countries is expected to give a voice to poor nations. The Finance Track aims to address debt crises and climate finance gaps, but obstacles from developed nations have led India's Presidency to focus on softer options.

Negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and India have restarted in July 2022. India, in particular, has recently increased the scale of its engagement in FTAs with several developed countries and has responded to EU’s multiple calls to rekindle the moribund FTA after a hiatus of nearly nine years.