Had a productive discussion with Allison M. Hooker Allison Hooker. Echoed the sentiments of our leaders. Both sides remain engaged through our ongoing bilateral and Quad initiatives, under the forward-looking India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Modi responds on X to Trump posts on Truth Social. Trade negotiations have restarted , but the two leaders have yet to speak directly. #SocialMediaDiplomacy is now a thing!

An excellent backgrounder by the BBC. The last para is a killer, carrying much potential for an informed debate in India and beyond! bbc.com/news/articles/…

The second India-Indonesia Track 1.5 Dialogue will be hosted in Jakarta by CSIS Indonesia in partnership with Gateway House and India in Indonesia on Sept 15-16, 2025. This second dialogue will provide policy recommendations on strengthening bilateral ties and economic growth.

Happening next week in Jakarta! gatewayhouse.in/india-and-indo…

So much Myanmar-expertise in a single frame! Rajeev Agarwal and Cchavi Vasisht of CRF hosted an amazing RTD on developments in Myanmar today. Honoured to chair it. Stimulating 90-minute dialogue in a most professional and self-disciplined manner!

“Are the Bandung Principles still relevant when many are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the historic conference hosted by Indonesia?” — A fantastic piece by Amb Rajiv Bhatia gatewayhouse.in/bandung-princi… Gateway House #MustRead

#HTInsight | Four-and-a-half years after the military coup of February 1, 2021, which set aside the results of the November 2020 elections, Myanmar is gearing up again for a new round of elections. Read more about it: hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/int… Rajiv Bhatia ✍️

Track 1.5 Dialogue Navigating the India-Indonesia Bilateral in a Changing Global Order Rajiv Bhatia Sandeep Chakravorty Gateway House India Foreign Ministry | भारत विदेश मंत्रालय Pabitra Margherita India in Indonesia India at ASEAN Indian Diplomacy Ina Krisnamurthi IndonesianEmbassy ND CSIS Indonesia

.CSIS Indonesia is streaming the seminar “Navigating the India-Indonesia Bilateral in a Changing Global Order” in partnership with Gateway House and India in Indonesia This session explores both nations’ roles in a shifting world. 📹LIVE NOW: youtube.com/live/zb3L1MZ86…

#India & #Indonesia, the largest & third-largest democracies, can assist each other in expanding their presence on the global stage in the emerging #multipolar world. Rajiv Bhatia & Manjeet Kripalani write on how two nations can learn from each other's successes. gatewayhouse.in/india-and-indo…

पंजाब बाढ़ पीड़ितों के लिए मदद का संकल्प 🙏✨ NAEC ने सोनू सूद फाउंडेशन के सहयोग से आज एक ट्रक राहत सामग्री रवाना की है। इसमें पुरुषों की शर्ट्स, महिलाओं के सलवार, कुर्ती व सूट, बच्चों के कपड़े, दवाइयाँ, बच्चों के लिए दूध के पैकेट, मास्क और अन्य आवश्यक वस्तुएँ शामिल हैं। इस पहल

Launch and discussion on a great new book on China by some of India's top Sinologists is about to begin at IIC, New Delhi. Congratulations, The Hindu Group, the Editor and all the authors!

Three former foreign secretaries and a former ambassador to China at the launch of the new book on China tonight

Book Discussion on "Nalanda: How It Changed the World" authored by Mr Abhay K, Dy. Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations ICCR on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 11.00 am Click here to register : forms.gle/nJgpESz5TS8TET…

The second India-Indonesia Track 1.5 Dialogue was held in Jakarta, from Sept 15-16, co-hosted by the CSIS Indonesia and Gateway House with India in Indonesia. The 2-day dialogue brought together experts, officials & business leaders to discuss maritime, defence, trade, energy & more.

In The Hindu's China book, Editor Suresh Nambath raises the right questions about China as an enigma for many Indians: Is it a neighbour to be feared? Is it a friend to be wooed? Is it a stranger from whom it is best to stay away? The book contains informed and layered answers.

#FPOpinion | Two visits, one message: India’s centrality in the Indian Ocean Flanked by Mauritius and Singapore to the west and east, respectively, India promotes its national interests as well as the global good in the Indian Ocean region, ✍️Rajiv Bhatia firstpost.com/opinion/india-…

What is common between Singapore and Mauritius, apart from the fact that their PMs visited India in September? Read on! //www.firstpost.com/opinion/india-maritime-diplomacy-singapore-mauritius-visits-13935632.html

Personal update: This morning, I joined the Shiv Nadar University as a Distinguished Visiting Professor. I recently took voluntary retirement from JNU after close to 17 years of service at this wonderful university. End of one chapter; and the beginning of another one.