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Indian Ocean at Strategic Crossroads

In Conversation: Expert Insights On Global Affairs & Diplomacy

Explore CGII Conversations with experts, diplomats and thought leaders offering perspectives across diverse topics shaping India’s foreign policy, international relations, geopolitics and changing contours of global affairs.

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    Japan PM Takaichi’s visit to India is about economic security

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    Myanmar’s President’s visit to India has taken relations to higher level: Rajiv Bhatia

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    India-Nordic countries against weaponisation of trade & technology: Norwegian PM

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    India, Israel will deepen collaboration in AI innovation: Israel minister

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    US-Iran War “Why is there so much angst in India over Pakistan’s role as mediator?”

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    Expanding the canvas: India’s ambassador on art, new momentum in India-Spain ties

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    Modi-Macron bonding: Innovation powers India-France ties

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    Indian Ocean at Strategic Crossroads

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    China’s Calculus in the Iran Conflict

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    India, US focus on restoring trust, strategic convergence

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    Writing a green & blue chapter in India-Norway strategic partnership

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    A new dawn in India-Nordic partnership

CGII Annual Review: Insights, Achievements & Global Impact

CGII Annual Review: An overview of global engagements, research initiatives, strategic analysis and contributions to the conversations around India’s foreign policy and global affairs.

CGII Annual Review presents a comprehensive overview of our research, initiatives, global engagements, and key milestones throughout the year. It highlights CGII’s contribution to discussions on India’s foreign policy, geopolitics, diplomacy, and international relations. Through strategic analysis, collaborations, and knowledge-driven efforts, the review showcases our commitment to understanding global developments and shaping informed conversations on emerging international challenges.

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CGII Podcasts & Videos: Insights On Global Affairs

Ranging from geopolitics, India’s foreign policy, diplomacy and international relations–listen to experts, diplomats and thought leaders discuss potential insights into the future of these fields at CGII podcasts and videos. Through insightful conversations on new global developments, strategic analysis and insight to power the engines of public policy and military modernization in a rapidly changing world.

US-Iran war: Why was Pakistan chosen as mediator?

Blending Diplomacy & Art: A conversation with Jayant Khobragade, India’s Ambassador to Spain

Decoding Pakistan’s Role as Mediator in US-Iran War, with Alok Bansal

War Diary: Terror and Trembling in Tel Aviv

CGII annual round-up: Looking back and Looking Ahead – Exciting time for Indian diplomacy

Manish Chand Decodes G20 summit in South Africa

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Books & Publications On Global Affairs

Check out books and publications on geopolitics, India foreign policy, diplomacy and international relations. Read research-backed views, strategic insights, and in-depth analysis of global trends that define today’s world order.

Diplomacy & Global Relations Shaping International Affairs Today

Explore the latest developments in diplomacy, global partnerships, and international relations. Discover analysis on India’s diplomatic engagements, foreign affairs, and strategic relationships shaping the global geopolitical landscape.

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    From chips to ships, transforming India–South Korea ties

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    Trump dials Modi: Focus on ending war and keeping Hormuz open

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    Modi hails interim India-US trade deal, Goyal says no concessions made on agriculture

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    Unpacking India-EU summit and FTA, with EU ambassadors, experts

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    With US frowning, India to host Putin in December

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    Birthday gift from Brussels: A new EU-India strategy

Global Events & Conferences On International Affairs

CGII is conducting events and conferences that usually involves experts, policymakers, researchers etc related to geopolitics, India foreign policy and international relations. These Platforms focus on strategic analysis and diplomatic discussion as well feed insights about Global affairs through qualitative conversations between experts and thinkers. Browse upcoming international conferences and discussions, developments about Indian diplomacy, achievers on global context.

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  1. G20@20: Africa’s Moment – The Once and Future World Order

    November 12, 2025, 06:00 PM IST
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    MPs, diplomats laud Operation Sindoor, call for national unity to combat Pakistan-sponsored terror

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    BRICS summit in Rio to focus on Global South, local currency trade

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    Bolstering BIMSTEC: Mapping the Next Steps

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    G20 has a critical role in protecting rules-based global order: Experts

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    India-Italy Connect: Italian Envoy calls for stronger ties with India, maps the way ahead

CGII In The Press: Global Media Coverage & Insights

The coverage on media mentions and third party publications as geopolitics, India foreign policy, Diplomacy and International Relations. Explore Media Coverage of Global Affairs, including Strategic Developments & Major International Issues.

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    Rescuing G20 from North-South divide: Ubuntu Moment

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    The Sunday Guardian: India calls for strengthened BRICS cooperation

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    Daily Excelsior: Ahead BRICS summit in Rio, envoys call for greater focus on combating terrorism

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    Rediff: BRICS Summit 2024: Focus on National Currencies

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    Times Now: India to Lead BRICS in 2026 as Bloc Focuses on Terror, Eyes UN Reform and Climate Action

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    Brics envoys push for anti-terror unity, trade in local currencies

Expert Opinions On Diplomacy, Security & Global Developments

The Indian Express website has a rich history of news, politics and policy news internationally. Learn from researchers, policymakers and thinkers about the insights in international relations articles, geopolitical analysis, foreign affairs India and strategic developments that are shaping this complex world we live in today.

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    G20@20: Africa’s Moment – The Once and Future World Order

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    India avenges Pahalgam attack, strikes 9 terror sites in Pakistan

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    IMEEC provides a democratic alternative to BRI: Italy’s former foreign minister (Interview)

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    India, Iran and Armenia Advance Connectivity Push with Trilateral Talks in New Delhi

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    Brazil’s G20 Presidency will focus on tangible results on UNSC reforms, climate action

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    India and Vietnam Strengthen Security Ties at 3rd Deputy Ministerial-Level Dialogue

Research Journal On Global Policy & International Affairs

Research Journals and Publications on geopolitics, India foreign policy, diplomacy, international relations Explore detailed insights, strategic opinions and analysis on world events, foreign relations India & worldwide developments.

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    India’s G20 Journey – Scaling A New Summit

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    India’s G20 Moment: Hope, Healing and Harmony

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    The G20 Way – Inclusion, Innovation & Ideas

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    The Quad Way India-First Foreign Policy

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    A New Great Game India-Central Asia Connect

News & Political Insights On International Developments

Get latest news and analysis on geopolitics, India foreign policy, diplomacy & international relations. Through detailed news coverage and analysis, follow political developments, foreign affairs India, strategic updates and events that will matter global conversations.

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    Conference to focus on re-setting India-Türkiye relations

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    India’s Strategy: Navigating ties with new regime in Dhaka

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    Rajnath Singh Calls for Patience as India-China Disengagement Progresses on LAC

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    “Our Diversity and Belief in a Multipolar World Are Our Strengths”: PM Modi at BRICS Summit

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    Deepening Ties Amidst Global Turmoil: PM Modi Meets Iranian President at BRICS Summit

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    Moscow terror attacks: India, world express solidarity with Russia

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