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Indian Foreign Policy


Beyond Trade: How the Indo-EU Deal Alters Strategic Leverage Over China and the US
The Indo-EU trade negotiations are not just about commerce. They represent a deeper strategic realignment, as nations quietly reduce dependence on American economic power and build a post-American global order.

Manoj Ambat
2 days ago4 min read


Economic Warfare in Orbit: How Insurance and Markets Are Becoming Weapons in Space
Space warfare is no longer fought only with missiles and military hardware. Today, financial systems, insurance markets, and private satellite networks are quietly shaping strategic outcomes. This deep-dive explores how economic tools are becoming the new weapons in orbit and what this means for global security and emerging space powers like India.

Manoj Ambat
Jan 217 min read


India’s Strategic Silence: How New Delhi Shapes Global Events Without Saying a Word
India’s silence on global crises is often mistaken for indecision. In reality, it is a calculated strategy that preserves autonomy, expands influence, and shapes outcomes without loud diplomacy.

Manoj Ambat
Dec 15, 20256 min read


India’s Grand Strategy 2035: How New Delhi Plans to Outmaneuver China, Pakistan & the United States
India’s Grand Strategy 2035 is not about confrontation, but positioning. As global power shifts toward Asia, New Delhi is crafting a long-term strategy to counter China’s rise, neutralize Pakistan’s instability, and engage the United States without compromising strategic autonomy. This in-depth analysis explains how India plans to dominate the Indian Ocean, modernize its military, leverage economic power, and emerge as a shaping force in a multipolar world by 2035.

Manoj Ambat
Dec 13, 20256 min read


Putin’s Visit to India: The Blunt Message to Washington and the New Power Equation
“Putin’s visit to India goes far beyond diplomacy. It is a strategic message to Washington and a reaffirmation of the India–Russia partnership. Here’s what the Modi–Putin meeting really means for geopolitics.”

Manoj Ambat
Dec 8, 20253 min read


China’s Military Playbook 2035: The Strategy India Cannot Ignore
China’s 2035 military modernization plan is reshaping the balance of power in Asia. From AI-driven warfare to naval expansion and grey-zone tactics, Beijing’s strategy aims for dominance. This Strategic Vanguard analysis breaks down the playbook and explains what India must prepare for in the next decade.

Manoj Ambat
Nov 24, 20255 min read


The Silent War in the Indian Ocean: A Newsroom Debate on the New Maritime Order
The Indian Ocean has become the silent battlefield of the 21st century. This newsroom debate breaks down the rising tension between India, China, and global powers — and explains what it means for the future of the Indo-Pacific.

Manoj Ambat
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Battle for Influence: Why Africa Is the New Frontline Between India and China
Africa has become the new frontline in the global rivalry between India and China.
As Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative expands across the continent, India responds with a quieter, partnership-driven approach rooted in trust and shared history.

Manoj Ambat
Nov 1, 20254 min read


India–Russia Relations After Ukraine: A Strategic Crossroads
India and Russia have shared a unique bond for over five decades, rooted in defense and energy cooperation. But the Ukraine war has reshaped this relationship, raising tough questions about Moscow’s reliability and India’s future strategy.

Manoj Ambat
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Pakistan–Afghanistan Rift: India’s Strategic Advantage | Taliban Diplomacy & Regional Balance
Pakistan’s decades-old dream of controlling Afghanistan is unraveling. As tensions rise over borders, refugees, and militancy, Kabul is drifting away from Islamabad — and India is emerging as the unexpected beneficiary

Manoj Ambat
Oct 19, 20252 min read


Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Shift – Balancing India and Pakistan
Saudi Arabia is recalibrating its foreign policy, moving from religiously driven partnerships to strategic, economy-focused alliances. At the center of this shift is Riyadh’s effort to balance its historic ties with Pakistan and its rapidly expanding relationship with India. Pakistan still provides military manpower and relies on Saudi aid, but India offers what Riyadh now values most — energy security, massive trade, and future-ready investment opportunities in projects like

Manoj Ambat
Oct 9, 20252 min read


🌍 What If India Had Joined NATO? – An Alternate History in Geopolitics
What if India had made a very different choice in its early years of independence? Instead of pursuing non-alignment, what if New Delhi...

Manoj Ambat
Aug 18, 20252 min read


India’s Strategic Realignment: How New Delhi Balances BRICS, the Quad, and the Global South
India’s foreign policy in 2025 is defined by a unique balancing act. It is a member of BRICS alongside China and Russia, an active...

Manoj Ambat
Aug 13, 20252 min read


US Tariffs on India: How a Trade Dispute Could Reshape the Global Order
The recent decision by the United States to impose tariffs on Indian goods has stirred fresh debate in diplomatic and economic circles....

Manoj Ambat
Aug 9, 20252 min read


India’s Global Military Footprint | Silent Strategy to Counter China’s Encirclement
Introduction: Power Isn’t Just About Weapons Anymore India’s rise as a major global power isn’t being written only in terms of tanks,...

Manoj Ambat
Aug 6, 20253 min read


The Silent Front: How India’s Intelligence Network Secures Our Borders Before Conflict Begins
In today’s complex geopolitical environment, India’s national security is shaped not just on the battlefield, but long before that — in...

Manoj Ambat
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Why India Must Reject the Russia-China Alliance: A Strategic Trap, Not a Partnership
As the global balance of power shifts, a new geopolitical proposal has begun to gain attention—an alliance between Russia, India, and...

Manoj Ambat
Jul 26, 20253 min read


Asia-Pacific Power Game 2025: India, China, USA, Japan & Russia in the New Global Order
As we navigate the second quarter of the 21st century, a silent yet significant power game is unfolding—one that will define not just the...

Manoj Ambat
Jul 25, 20254 min read


India vs China: The Race for Rare Earth Dominance — A Geopolitical Ticking Time Bomb
Introduction: The New Oil of the 21st Century In a world increasingly powered by high-tech weapons, electric vehicles, smartphones, and...

Manoj Ambat
Jul 16, 20253 min read


BRICS+ vs The West: Can India Lead the New Global Order?
A Silent Revolution in Global Power For decades, the world has operated under a Western-led order — with the U.S. dollar as the global...

Manoj Ambat
Jul 3, 20253 min read
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