Priyanjali Simon

The author is a freelance strategic analyst and has an M.A. in Geopolitics and International Relations from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.

BECA: The Burgeoning of India-US Relationship

On Oct. 27, India and the United States cemented their defence partnership by signing BECA (Basic Exchange Cooperation Agreement). On the occasion of the...

Biden vs Trump: Why the Indian-American Vote Matters

With less than a month away from the election results being declared in the United States, both the Democratic and Republican campaign trail have...

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