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An interview with French President Emmanuel Macron is presented. Macron discusses his impressions about India which he will visit for the first time as head of state in 2018, the reasons he gets along well with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite their age difference and his opinions on U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to back out of the 2015 Paris climate change deal wherein France and India are both members.

The article reports on the planned 2018 visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India. Topics discussed include the nature and history of France's relations with India, the benefits that tighter connections can provide to both India and France, particularly in terms of their global standing, and the expectation that Macron's visit to India will boost bilateral trade and investment talks between the two nations.

The article analyzes the potential impact of French President Emmanuel Macron's 2018 visit to India on the two nations' relationship. Topics discussed include the history of India-France relations, the economic and security benefits that the two countries will gain from strengthening their ties with each other and the alleged goal of Macron to strengthen the people-to-people exchange between France and India during his visit.

The article highlights Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in New York City on September 18, 2017. Topics discussed include the convergence among the three countries, India's concern about the nature of China's One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative, and India and Japan's proposed creation of an Asia Africa Growth Corridor as an OBOR alternative.

The article focuses on China's conflict with Bhutan over boundary issues. It states that India has no involvement in the boundary issue and has no right to interfere or impede the boundary talks between the two countries. It also says that Bhutan has publicly opposed India after it joined the United Nations in 1971.

The article offers information on expectation of positive results of K. P. Sharma Oli's visit to Delhi, India to contain China's influence in Nepal. Topics discussed include decreasing dependence on India and offering equal relationship to China; coalition with the Maoists and signing a trade and transit treaty with China; and promise of India to finance the construction of a railway track between Bihar, India and Kathmandu, Nepal.

The article reports on India's softer approach to diplomacy on China as of April 2018. The Indian government decided to cancel a China-themed seminar organised by the defence ministry think-tank Institude for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) and all government functionaries have been instructed to avoid events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the arrival of the Dalai Lama in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping on his second term.

The author comments on the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital on December 6, 2018. The topics discussed include the implications on the Arab states, the deep reliance of the defence industry of Israel on India's market, and the quality of relations of India and the U.S.

The article focuses on the dilemma faced by India in regard to the Rohingya issue in Myanmar. Topics discussed include India's interest in supporting Myanmar President Aung San Suu Kyi, a growing sentiment in Bangladesh that India is siding with Myanmar, and the impact of Indian government's decision to deport Rohingyas on India's relations with Bangladesh.

The author calls on the Indian government to take a multi-dimensional and balanced approach to the Rohingya refugee problem, in which the Myanmar government has forced Rohingya Muslims out of the country. Topics discussed include the migration of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar to India, the security threat posed by the Rohingya refugees, and the Indian government's decision to provide relief goods to help Bangladesh provide for its Rohingya refugees.

The article discusses Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the U.S. Joint Session of Congress on June 8, 2016 which declared that the relationship between India and the U.S. had overcome the hesitations of history. Topics covered include Modi's call on the U.S. to convert shared ideals into practical cooperation and how it rejects the idea that a preferential affiliation with the U.S. leads to a loss of Indian agency and autonomy.

The article discusses India's relations with Saudi Arabia as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to visit the Saudi kingdom. It cites the kingdom's concerns such as the drop in oil prices, its involvement in the Syrian civil war and the Yemeni conflict that is putting a drain on its financial and human resources, and its rivalry with Iran that is seen to further endanger the region's stability. It believes that the focus of the visit will be on strengthening bilateral trade relations.

The article discusses the importance of the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Moscow, Russia for Indo-Russia relations, particularly in boosting their drifting strategic relationship. It mentions that the meeting of Prime Minister Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to reassure that India remains a friend to Russia despite its growing relationship with the U.S., with information on the benefits of the strategic relations for both countries.

The article reports developments in the bilateral relationship between India and Nepal as of early August 2014. It claims that the scheduled visit to be made by Indian leader Narendra Modi in Nepal is expected to positively affect the two countries' relations. It also cites the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project between India and Nepal, as well as the political vision of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to forge a high-level relationship with the Nepalese government.

The article discusses the economic and political outlook in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as of June 2014. Topics discussed include expectations of an economic recovery with the change in the usual coalition government, the success of Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the outlook for foreign investments into India, the support of Britain for Modi, Indian relations with Pakistan, Japan and China, and the social implications of a BJP-led government.

The article reports on a Twitter message sent by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi in May 2014, inviting the latter to visit Tokyo, Japan. Topics discussed include the previous meetings held by Abe and Modi, the similarities of Abe and Modi as politicians, and India's recognition of Japan as one of its large investors. Also mentioned is the hope of Japanese businesses that their country will increase its competitiveness.

The article traces the history of the diplomatic relations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It states that the emergence of Pakistan and India in 1947 was watched cautiously by the Arab world since its more vibrant parts like Egypt, were weighed by their own dilemmas. It cites that since Saudi Arabia has deeply embraced the West, it had little time for left radicalism, whether genuine or pseudo. The fact that the country was drawn to Pakistan by religion, politics, and geopolitics is also noted.

The article focuses on the remarks of Indian Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh regarding the foreign relations of Myanmar, which he called a hostile country that funds anti-India campaigns.

The article focuses on Myanmar as the important missing link in India's Look East policy. The author claims that if Myanmar is to become the bridge to a region that is quickly becoming China's back door to the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean, India need to first pacify its people and give them pride in being Indian citizens. The author adds that only then can Myanmar be changed into the crossroads of Asia where India and China interact constructively.

The article discusses the connection of a terrorist attack against Indians and Indian interests forces in March 2010 with the Indian government's diplomatic strategy in Afghanistan. The foreign policy of India is said to have been prioritizing Afghanistan. The attempt of India and Pakistan to limit the stakes and influence of each other in Afghanistan is explained. Indian Ambassador Jayant Prasad states that the terrorists targeted Indians engaged in helping Afghan people and establishing partnership between India and Afghanistan.

The article discusses the place of India in the global economy. It states that the foreign visits of prime minister Manmohan Singh and his presence in key meetings on economic and political issues are evidences of the fact that India has become one of the top nations in the world. India was reportedly able to assert itself on foreign policies but still has to polish its relationship with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and China. It is suggested that India should include in its itineraries countries in Middle East and Africa.

The article reports that India is looking to boost its relationship with Bangladesh by reaching out to the Awami League. Bangladesh turned over a terror fugitive sought by the Indian government. Such moves are conducted by the Awami League Government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who wants to end terrorism in his country.

The article features Indian foreign secretary Nirupama Menon Rao. Previously the ambassador to China, she is cited as the first truly professional diplomat the government has appointed. Her current challenges will be to deal with China's encroachment into Indian territory as well as diffusing the country's growing tensions with Pakistan in the wake of the attacks in Mumbai. With India gaining more clout in the international arena, the country has recognized the limitations of its diplomatic core and has taken steps to address this failing.

The article discusses India's foreign policy. The author believes that India's dealings with neighbours and major world powers have exacted a heavy toll. He highlights the primary shortcomings of India's foreign policy under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh whom he believes had not pulled off a major diplomatic victory by ending decades of India's nuclear apartheid. The author cites Manmohan's success with the Indo-U.S. deal as threatening to be his ticket to failure. He describes the handling of India's foreign policy as gloomy.

The article examines the implication of the political instability in Nepal in 2009 for its democracy and India. It is noted that the resignation of the Maoist government has increased the threat to Indian security. According to the authors, New Delhi should avoid any overt diplomatic action as well as prevent an increase in Chinese influence over Nepal. Of concern to India is said to be the peace process in Kathmandu.