Critically assess India’s strategic engagement with the landlocked states of South Asia. In the specific case of Nepal, how have the increasing roles of external powers such as China, the United States, and the European Union influenced India’s strategic calculations and regional interests?

25th July 2025 ~ Polity Prober

India’s Strategic Engagement with the Landlocked States of South Asia: A Critical Assessment with Special Reference to Nepal and the Role of External Powers Introduction India’s strategic engagement with the landlocked states of South Asia—Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan (prior to the Taliban’s takeover)—forms a vital component of its regional security doctrine, economic diplomacy, and neighbourhood-first … Continue reading Critically assess India’s strategic engagement with the landlocked states of South Asia. In the specific case of Nepal, how have the increasing roles of external powers such as China, the United States, and the European Union influenced India’s strategic calculations and regional interests?

Critically evaluate whether deepening India’s strategic, economic, and diplomatic engagement with Southeast Asia aligns with its long-term national interests and regional power aspirations.

21st July 2025 ~ Polity Prober

Critically Evaluating Whether Deepening India’s Strategic, Economic, and Diplomatic Engagement with Southeast Asia Aligns with Its Long-Term National Interests and Regional Power Aspirations Introduction India’s engagement with Southeast Asia represents a critical axis in its evolving foreign policy architecture, particularly in the context of shifting regional balances, economic interdependence, and strategic realignments in the Indo-Pacific. … Continue reading Critically evaluate whether deepening India’s strategic, economic, and diplomatic engagement with Southeast Asia aligns with its long-term national interests and regional power aspirations.