India

India Dreams of Israel’s Barak-MX Missile Defense System
For potential importers, the Barak-MX offers a cost-effective alternative to systems like the U.S. Patriot or the Russian S-400, combining advanced technology with operational flexibility.

India Picks Russian Arms Exports Over Offerings From Israel
New Delhi announced a multi-million dollar contract with Russian arms exporters while Israeli-based defense industries seemingly get the cold shoulder. The Israeli-based Rafael responded to a request for information (RFI)...

Building the Future: Empowering India’s Smaller Cities for Climate Action
Empowering India’s smaller cities and making them able to weather the worsening effects of climate change will be imperative as CO₂ emissions continue to rise. India’s urbanization trajectory is set...

Why Trieste Holds The Key To Europe’s Economic Future
The Italian port is emerging as the key link between India, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe, integrating various economic corridors into a unified commercial network. The Italian...

Could The U.S. Really Sell The F-35 To India?
Though deals for advanced U.S. military hardware such as the F-35 can take years to be concluded, President Donald Trump seems intent on providing the fighter to India.

India Has a Choice: Russia’s Su-57 or America’s F-35 Fighter?
The Su-57’s top speed of Mach 2.0 is noticeably faster than the F-35, but it is not as stealthy.

Will Trump and Modi Transform U.S.-India Military Relations?
India’s government is maintaining a delicate balance between the United States and Russia.

India Could Be America’s Next F-35 Customer
The choice between the F-35 and the Su-57 has deeper implications than just an aircraft transaction.

Cascading Effects: Will China’s New Dam Create A Himalayan Rift?
Chinese hydroelectric power plans in Tibet threaten to destabilize the Himalayan region’s ecology and politics. In mid-December, China marked the thirtieth anniversary of the official inauguration of the Three Gorges...

F-35 and Su-57 Debut at India Air Show
Washington and Moscow are competing to sell their F-35 and Su-57 fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

Move Over, Russia: India Is Buying German Submarines
India’s partnership with Russia, its old ally, will endure—but New Delhi will also seek out other partners to help facilitate its rise at a faster rate.

Donald Trump And Narendra Modi’s Opportunity
Now is the time to enshrine a U.S.-India great power partnership. This week, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Washington, DC for two days of talks with...