Articles by Happymon Jacob
Pursuit of India’s interests must stay away from narcissistic nationalism
Instead of lamenting the absence of a seat at the UNSC, we must focus on shaping global conversations in ways we can
Published on Sep 02, 2024 08:07 PM IST
The many meanings of Modi’s Ukraine visit
Potential reputational gains for India from even a modest initiative to lessen the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war far outweigh those from any other conflict
Published on Aug 25, 2024 11:00 PM IST
Grand Strategy | Time for a new neighbourhood policy
By reaching out to the Taliban and the Myanmar junta, India has demonstrated an ability to have a non-ideological approach to regional policy.
Published on Aug 19, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Grand Strategy | Interests, not friendship, determine foreign policy
The great power argument is delusional. We are simply past that age in our neighbourhood
Published on Aug 12, 2024 12:27 AM IST
Grand Strategy | The Quad four and their four dilemmas
Quad is a unique and promising initiative but is beset with several fundamental dilemmas. Its members must address them to maintain better unity of purpose
Published on Aug 05, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Grand Strategy | Should states have a stake in foreign policy?
The controversy is an opportunity to revisit the debate on the slow but growing influence of the states on India’s foreign relations since the 1990s
Published on Jul 29, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Indian-origin leaders abroad: Feel-good stories don’t help national interests
Indians have done well abroad. But, a reality check is important. Sometimes, the presence of a diverse diaspora abroad can hurt India’s national interests
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Grand Strategy | The Chinese tangle in India-Russia relations
High on symbolism but somewhat low on substance, the current India-Russia relationship is increasingly transactional.
Published on Jul 14, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Grand Strategy | India and the ‘crumbling international order’
Despite limited representation in major international institutions such as the IMF, India's contributions to global governance are significant
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Grand Strategy | Delhi’s Kabul strategy and the role of Taliban
Even as Delhi works on ways to engage with the Taliban, it must cater to the needs of the Afghan people, who mostly hold positive views about India.
Published on Jun 30, 2024 11:20 PM IST
The Swiss “Peace Summit” and the competing impulses of war and peace
For the war to end, it is important to address Russia’s NATO concerns as it is to address Kyiv’s current and future security concerns.
Published on Jun 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Grand Strategy: Time to reset the rules of the game in South Asia
China’s approach has changed from co-existence with India to containment in the neighbourhood. New Delhi needs to shift the goalposts
Published on Jun 16, 2024 08:14 PM IST
Grand Strategy: Coalition governments don’t necessarily mean weak foreign policy
The newly sworn-in NDA government’s foreign policy would be influenced by coalition dynamics, but that is unlikely to weaken the country’s foreign policy.
Published on Jun 10, 2024 07:45 AM IST
Grand Strategy: A rising India needs to think like a great power
As a start, the government must formulate a security strategy document keeping in mind the country’s objectives and the strategic environment it must operate in
Published on Jun 02, 2024 11:26 PM IST
It’s not a surgical strike. It’s an open-heart surgery, and there will be bleeding
The BJP thinks that its radical steps are a magic bullet for all of Kashmir’s ills. This is an incorrect assessment
Updated on Aug 05, 2019 09:01 PM IST
Happymon Jacob
Law that should go: Supreme Court challenges Afspa’s ‘license to kill’
If it is not practical to remove draconian laws entirely, why not begin by a partial withdrawal or even amending some of their sections?
Published on Jul 08, 2016 07:59 PM IST
Happymon Jacob
What North Korea’s ‘hydrogen bomb’ means for Asia and the world
North Korea’s claim of having successfully tested a thermonuclear device, if true, could have serious implications for the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and the balance of power in the Korean Peninsula.
Updated on Jan 07, 2016 01:48 AM IST
Happymon Jacob
The devil lies within: What can spoil the India-US nuke deal
The India-US nuclear agreement looks well poised to become operational, but not yet. While some of the key political stumbling blocks have been taken care of by the two governments, New Delhi needs to carefully consider many critical issues and overcome a number of hurdles before being able to produce more nuclear energy.
Updated on Jan 28, 2015 11:26 PM IST
Happymon Jacob
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