Niranjan Marjani

The author is a Political Analyst and Researcher based in Vadodara, India.

Can Iran Counter Its Rivals in Central Asia Through Connectivity Push?

Central Asia is becoming a competing ground for regional and extra regional powers with Russia losing its influence in the region as a result...

Global Crisis and Global South: India’s Role and Response

Speaking on the occasion of United Nations (UN) Day on Oct. 24, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said that India will always...

Defence Exports Could Address the Gaps in India’s Foreign Engagements

India is set to export indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers (MBRL) to Armenia. The cost of this deal is estimated to be $250 million....

Can India Take the Lead in Redefining the Role of the BIMSTEC?

The fifth Bay of Bengal Initiative for the Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is being held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 30....

The Fallout of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Central Asia: Implications for India

The fallout of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is visible on several countries and region at individual level, mostly in the form of economic challenges. However,...

China’s Maneuvers in the Indian Ocean Region Could Challenge the Existing Institutional Mechanism

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi toured five countries of the Indian Ocean Region – Eritrea, Kenya, Comoros, the Maldives and Sri Lanka – in...

India-Russia Relations Amid Global Geopolitical Flux

Putin’s visit to India comes at a time when the world is in a flux due to increasing polarization and complex global geopolitical rivalry.

Afghanistan May Trigger a Competition Between Russia and China

The situation unfolding in Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover poses a serious security concern for the entire region as well as the world. The new reality...

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