After roughly 18 years of intermittent negotiations, the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), also referred to as a Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA), was affirmed as concluded on January 27, 2026. Branded as the "mother of all trade deals," the agreement seeks to increase investment, liberalise trade in goods and services and strengthen … Continue reading EXPLAINER: India-EU Free Trade Agreement
By N. C. Bipindra India and the European Union (EU), on January 27, 2026, signed what leaders are calling the “mother of all trade deals,” a sweeping Free Trade Agreement (FTA) two decades in the making. The pact, agreed during a summit in New Delhi, links two of the world’s largest democratic powers, India with … Continue reading India-EU ‘Mother of All Deals’ Achieved Biggest Global Trade Shake-Up That Redefined Power
Ethnic Cleansing of Bangladeshi Hindus A Nobel Peace Prize is not a shield against scrutiny. Bangladesh’s post-August 2024 reality demands a hard, evidence-led assessment: violence against Hindus has escalated into a pattern that aligns with internationally recognised elements of ethnic cleansing. This is not a claim made lightly, nor is it built on rhetoric. It … Continue reading Hindu Pogrom Under a Nobel Laureate’s Watch in Bangladesh
Arun Anand Myanmar (formerly Burma) sits at a critical crossroads in Asia, both geographically and geopolitically. The country’s location – bordering China, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Laos, with a long coastline on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea – makes it a bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia. In fact, Myanmar is often … Continue reading Myanmar’s Strategic Crossroads China’s Influence, Western Interests and a Turbulent Election
By N. C. Bipindra As Bangladesh moves toward the general elections scheduled for February 2026, the country is experiencing its most far-reaching political realignment in decades. The collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s long-entrenched Awami League dominance following the 2024 mass uprising has dismantled the familiar two-party framework and given rise to a fragmented, competitive political arena. … Continue reading Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments
CIHS Desk On the morning of 30 December 1943, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose fulfilled his vow, he hoisted the tricolour at Port Blair. This was no ritual gesture but a declaration that the soul of Bharat had arisen. Under Bose's leadership of the Azad Hind Fauj, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands were liberated from British … Continue reading A Civilisational Reawakening in 1943
Sheikh Hasina's Interview With Arun Anand In an exclusive and wide-ranging conversation with author and columnist Arun Anand, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina breaks her silence on the dramatic events that led to her departure from Dhaka, the violent derailment of the 2024 student protests, and what she describes as the systematic dismantling of democratic … Continue reading Democracy, Disorder and the Question of Legitimacy in Bangladesh
Four labour codes balance economic prosperity spread with workers’ social protection, minimum wages, social security, industrial safety. Ayadoure Stalin India's reforms in labour sector represent one of the most consequential policy transformations of modern times. Public debate has largely framed consolidation of 29 central labour laws into four codes as an exercise in administrative … Continue reading Beyond Binaries!
Arun Anand Bharat commemorates ‘Constitution Day’ on 26 November every year as her Constituent Assembly had adopted the Constitution of the Country on 26 November 1949. It came into force on 26 January 1950. One of the key debates that happened in the Constituent assembly was on Uniform Civil Code. The issue was discussed at length … Continue reading Negotiating Identity and Equality: The Intellectual Framework of the UCC Debate in the Assembly
Leveraging New Delhi – Riyadh linkages, keeping a hawk’s eye on F-35s integration into Saudi command structures will limit Pakistan’s advantage. N. C. BipindraSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington DC recently led to one of the most significant defence announcements in recent years. In a move long considered unlikely, United States has … Continue reading Bharat Cannot Ignore US–Saudi F-35 Security Pact!
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