Whether the allegations levelled by WaPo/ABC are true or not will be revealed over time. What's more important for us in India is to use this crisis to undertake long-pending reforms to create an external intelligence agency suited for the Information Age. Shibani Mehta & I had

To listen to American politicians, the world’s most dynamic region is Washington’s or Beijing’s to win. But Asia is filled with large, capable, self-interested powers setting competing rules on market and regulatory matters. My latest in Forbes Markets: forbes.com/sites/evanfeig…

TL;DR from China: we think you're desperate, India, and you need our investment. So, you need to lift restrictions cuz we did nothing wrong and we should just behave like 2020 didn't happen. Trust us.

Today marks another step in a long, difficult process of India and the Maldives resetting their relationship. This is a painful adjustment for both sides: For regional power India, this means learning to live (coexist, compete, or conflict) with an increasingly influential China

Today is Indian Air Force Day. From supporting the RAF to becoming a formidable force, the IAF's journey is remarkable. Our chapter traces this evolution, from its modest start to its crucial role in modern warfare. Rahul Bhatia @MilanVaishnav academic.oup.com/book/56133/cha…

In the latest episode of Wider View by TVP World, Shibani Mehta joins james crabtree and Alberto Rizzi to discuss India’s growing global influence, PM Modi's diplomatic ambitions, and its strategic ties with the EU, Russia, and China. youtu.be/Xu-6-VQcFFM?si…

.Foreign Affairs reviews Institutional Roots of India's Security Policy, edited by Milan Vaishnav with contributions from Rudra C, Shibani Mehta, & others. The book offers insights into India’s security institutions, highlighting strengths and areas for growth. bit.ly/3A3qig4

Discussed with South China Morning Post: As India-China carefully manage border tensions, how does the world's largest planned hydropower project on Yarlung Tsangpo river reshape bilateral dynamics? Maria Siow

In memoriam: R. Rajaraman, scholar and citizen-scientist who informed public debate about nuclear weapons in South Asia and beyond thebulletin.org/2025/08/in-mem…