Categoria: Podcast

A stronger military requires a stronger economy.

Persistent limited conflict is more likely than peace.

Ending the cycle of hostility and threats.

Japan is quietly testing a big bet in Africa: that it can lead the “rules-based” wiring of the Indo-Pacific without asking African governments to choose between China and the West. Tokyo’s emerging strategy rests on a paradoxical combination: leadership through standards, compromise in practice. Under “America First 2.0” and India’s renewed hedging, Japan is positioning […]

On December 22, 2025, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion titled "(Non)strategic Stability – 2025: A Year in International Security". Moderator Fyodor Lukyanov described 2025 as a watershed year in many ways. The erosion of the previous global order and the crisis of institutions have been discussed at length, but now a qualitative leap […]

India’s approach to Central Asia is one of strategic outreach, which is somewhat cautious but characterised by proactive engagement, and is also underscored by the big power contest in the region. While there will be greater competition in times to come, India is bracing with Central Asia through connectivity, commerce, cooperation, collaboration and capacity, building […]