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The United States and India will hold their first dialogue on the Indian Ocean, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell informed Congress on Sept. 18, Nikkei Asia reported on Sept. 19.

India: U.S. and India To Hold First Dialogue on Indian Ocean

India's Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the "One Nation One Election" proposal, which aims to hold Lok Sabha (lower house) and state assembly elections simultaneously, The Economic Times reported on Sept. 18.

India's: Cabinet Approves Recommendation for Simultaneous National and State Elections

Vietnam

India will implement tariffs ranging from 12% to 30% on certain steel products imported from China and Vietnam, Reuters reported Sept. 11, citing a directive from the Indian Ministry of Finance.

India: Country to Impose Tariffs From 12% to 30% on Select Steel Imports From China, Vietnam

Singapore

Environment, Science & Technology

Science & Technology

During his two-day trip to Singapore, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, signed four memorandums of understanding focused on digital technologies, semiconductor development, health collaboration and skill enhancement, The Hindu reported on Sept. 5. 

India, Singapore: Four MoUs Strengthen Cooperation, Including on Semiconductors

Ukraine

Russia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ukraine to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging him to engage in negotiations with Russia to end the war while offering India’s support as a friend in the peace process, The Economic Times reported on Aug. 23. 

India: Modi's Visit to Ukraine Yields Elevated Ties, Four Agreements

Malaysia

India and Malaysia upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership after discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during Ibrahim's visit to India, The Hindu reported on Aug. 20. 

India, Malaysia: Governments Announce Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Poland

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine on Aug. 23 for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine war began, likely later the week of Aug. 19, The Times of India reported on Aug. 19.

India: Prime Minister Modi To Visit Ukraine and Poland

India will hold phased provincial elections in the Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir from Sept. 18 to Oct. 1, and the government will deploy tens of thousands of troops to prevent potential violence, Reuters reported on Aug. 16.

India: Jammu and Kashmir Will Hold Elections Starting Sept. 18

Assessments

Bangladesh

A protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Aug. 15.

Social Issues

In Bangladesh, improving security will not eliminate the high risk of additional violence and protests in the coming weeks, while policy uncertainty and severe political tensions in the coming months will continue to threaten the operating environment for businesses.

In Bangladesh, Improving Security Does Not Spell Stability

Snapshots

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for a working session on the second day of the G-7 summit in Schloss Elmau, Germany, on June 27, 2022. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The trip is likely aimed at addressing backlash from the prime minister's recent visit to Russia, as India tries to mitigate Western criticism and reinforce its neutrality in the Ukraine conflict.

Modi's Upcoming Visit to Ukraine Reflects India's Balancing Act

Muhammad Yunus (4R) on Aug. 9, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

While Bangladesh's interim government is unlikely to make drastic changes in foreign policy, the government that emerges after new elections could seek closer ties with China and distance from India. This would delay bilateral projects with India, increase security challenges for India and lead to greater Chinese influence in the region.

After Elections, Bangladeshi Foreign Policy Will Drift in China's Favor

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (fifth from left) poses for photos in New Delhi before presenting India's budget to parliament on July 23, 2024. 

The budget is set to attract foreign capital and could boost the Indian economy, but addressing youth unemployment and passing structural reforms will remain key challenges.

A Deep Dive Into India's Newly Unveiled Budget

Ghana

Kenya

Nigeria

Uganda

Venezuela

Australia

Japan

Philippines

United Kingdom

A motorcyclist looks at his phone in front of a National Electoral Council poster promoting the upcoming presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 23, 2024.

Global Elections

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: An Election in Venezuela, Economic Reforms in the U.K.

South Africa

Israel

France

Parc des Champions on July 4, 2024, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero in Paris.

The Weekly Rundown: The Paris Olympics, Netanyahu Addresses Congress

Media

Podcasts

How will new party dynamics affect the ruling party's strategy? 

Essential Geopolitics: India's Post-Election Government

A swarm of drones make an Indian flag in the sky over New Delhi, India, on Jan. 29, 2022.

The U.K.'s new Labour government has pledged to ink a trade deal with India after its predecessor failed to do so, but disputes over immigration and climate policies could stall progress.

With Elections Behind Them, the U.K. and India Resume Trade Talks

A banner reading "public services in danger, let's vote" on July 5 in Paris.

The Weekly Rundown: French Legislative Runoffs, a NATO Summit in Washington

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) before a meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Dec. 6, 2021.

Modi's upcoming talks with Putin highlight strong India-Russia ties and may lead to a final agreement on expanded defense cooperation and military exchanges.

Modi's Visit to Moscow Spotlights Strong India-Russia Ties

Ethiopia

Brazil

Egypt

Iran

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

Europe

A map illustrating Turkey (in red) and the BRICS countries (in blue).

Joining BRICS would underscore Turkey's balancing act between the West and the Global South, but the organization's weaknesses will limit its potential for economic growth.

For Turkey, BRICS Is Far From a Political and Economic Panacea

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi swears his oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the country's presidential palace, on June 9, 2024, in New Delhi, India. 

Modi will balance his party's priorities against coalition dynamics as the opposition continues to flounder.

The BJP's Policy Prospects Following India's General Election

<p>India is endowed with favorable geographic barriers. Surrounded by oceans on three sides and the formidable Himalayan Mountains to the north, what is now modern India has been free of outside interference for much of its long history. Its large geographic size and population, coupled with weaker peripheral nations on much of its boundaries, have allowed India to become the dominant force in South Asia. Home to the world&rsquo;s second-largest population, India&rsquo;s 1.3 billion people are spread out across the peninsular nation, from the foothills of the Himalayas to the tropical south. India&rsquo;s population core is settled along the Ganges river basin, a densely populated swath of fertile land that extends across the northern Himalayan border. India&rsquo;s primary geographic challenge comes from a lack of strong internal boundaries. Modern-day India struggles to rectify the ambitions of a relatively weak national government that competes with the prerogatives of strong, diverse states &mdash; a legacy of a long history of domestic infighting between various dynasties uninhibited by mountains or other defining geography. A similar lack of defining geography still plagues India&rsquo;s northwest border. Waves of Greek, Persian, and Mongols invaded, culminating in the Mughal Empire, which united much of the subcontinent prior to British conquest. The northwestern border still poses national security risks, due to ongoing disputes with Pakistan. But rising domestic consumption means India is increasingly dependent on imported goods from distant suppliers. Surrounded by water or impassable mountains, New Delhi now faces the additional task of developing naval capabilities to secure its critical supply routes, risking maritime tensions with China in the broader Indo-Pacific basin.</p>

SITUATION REPORTS

India: U.S. and India To Hold First Dialogue on Indian Ocean

India's: Cabinet Approves Recommendation for Simultaneous National and State Elections

India: Country to Impose Tariffs From 12% to 30% on Select Steel Imports From China, Vietnam

India, Singapore: Four MoUs Strengthen Cooperation, Including on Semiconductors

India: Modi's Visit to Ukraine Yields Elevated Ties, Four Agreements

India, Malaysia: Governments Announce Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India: Prime Minister Modi To Visit Ukraine and Poland

India: Jammu and Kashmir Will Hold Elections Starting Sept. 18

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