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Ajai Malhotra

Ajai Malhotra

Articles by Ajai Malhotra

Forced trade and an Indian blocking statute

Trade

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 08:48 IST

Seychelles at 50: A new phase in a strategic Indian Ocean partnership

PM Modi will attend Seychelles’ National Day celebrations and address an Extraordinary Sitting of its National Assembly. (@NarendraModi)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 05:12 IST

UAE visit: PM Narendra Modi drops in on a consequential partner

India–UAE energy ties extend well beyond simple buyer-seller dynamics.

Updated on May 15, 2026 08:39 IST

Reading the tea leaves on the Xi-Trump meet

Trump approaches diplomacy as deal-making, calibrated for visible wins. Xi operates on a longer strategic horizon where tactical concessions serve enduring objectives. (Reuters)

Updated on May 12, 2026 14:58 IST

BRICS 2026 Vision: Using innovative technology for water security

Water

international affairs

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 11:03 IST

India, Hormuz, and the unipolar illusion

India secured the safe passage of two LPG tankers through the Strait by reaching out to Iran — evidence that our bilateral channels retain value even amid conflict. (ani)

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 16:39 IST

Board of Peace and India’s global vision

The charter of the Board of Peace centralises and sharply concentrates unbridled power, commercialises influence by linking permanent membership to a mandatory contribution of a billion US dollars, and is designed to favour unilateral leadership over negotiated consensus. (Reuters)

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 01:50 IST

India’s ties with Russia and US are no zero-sum game

Putin’s visit reaffirmed a partnership anchored in mutual respect, one that has endured shifting alignments and geopolitical turbulence. More than symbolism, the outcomes underscored a shared intent to keep the relationship adaptive, pragmatic and policy-relevant (via REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 9, 2025 14:59 IST

India-Russia ties and the new horizons for an enduring partnership

In a fractured international environment, India-Russia ties provide strategic cushioning and stability to both. (DPR PMO/ANI)

Updated on Dec 3, 2025 15:40 IST

India-Kuwait: Modernising the agenda for ancient ties

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Kuwait Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (PM Modi-X)

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 14:57 IST

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