Dhruv C. Katoch: We are living in highly volatile times. South Asia is not immune to the effects of global power politics, and for various reasons, the region is troubled by internal discord—political, economic, and security-related. In this podcast, we will discuss some issues concerning India’s neighbours. We are honoured to have Ambassador Shyam Saran to explore these topics. The Ambassador is one of the most respected voices on global and regional affairs. He has served as India’s F...| India Foundation
China’s one-party state is often seen as having an easier governance task compared to democracies, where daily struggles between ruling and opposition parties can cause delays in policy making and implementation. However, the Chinese leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) also faces a complex environment, trying to manage internal socio-economic and political issues alongside an increasingly assertive foreign policy. At home, China continues to deal with an economic slowdown, high ...| India Foundation
On 14 August 2025, Pakistan celebrated its 79th Independence Day.[1] The occasion was marked by a 31-gun salute in the Islamabad Capital Territory and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals, presided over by the Prime Minister and the respective Chief Ministers of the provinces. The Independence Day celebrations took place against a backdrop of relative peace and strict security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Nevertheless, it saw muted protests in Quetta and Kalat by Baloch nationalist...| India Foundation
“Independence isn’t just about international recognition, it’s about internal coherence and the will to remain distinct.” The View from the Roof of the World When I look at the map of South Asia, my eyes don’t just see the Himalayas. I feel them. I smell the cold, crisp air that bites the lungs at first and then fills you with a strange calm. I hear the crunch of my boots on fresh snow, the faint clang of a prayer bell somewhere up the slope, and the laughter of children chasing a w...| India Foundation
In the post-COVID era, three conflicts have set in motion the process of shifting alliances: The Russia-Ukraine War, the Israel-Iran War, and the brief four-day India-Pakistan War. The Russia-Ukraine war, which is still ongoing, started on 24 February 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invas| India Foundation
