Stronger India-US ties key to counter China, says leading American expert

IANS | October 21, 2025 10:56 PM

Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) Walter Russell Mead, a leading expert on American foreign policy, has advocated for stronger India-US ties, terming deepening ties with India an “important way” to counter China in the short term and “build a strong defensive coalition for the future.”

Bangladesh’s new blame game (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 21, 2025 10:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) It has been more than a year since the interim government in Bangladesh came into being under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, and the country has gone through a political reset, both internally as well as in its foreign policy.

Pakistan fails to meet benchmarks that guide US approach in Asia: Report

IANS | October 21, 2025 9:26 PM

Islamabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan, a nuclear-armed nation with a military-dominated civilian government, dependent on International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts and aid from Saudi Arabia, meets none of the benchmarks that guide the United States' approach in Asia. The American strategy seeks to align with Asian states that share interests, values, and stability, a report said on Tuesday

India-Japan defence ties drive modernisation and regional stability: Report

IANS | October 21, 2025 9:10 PM

Tokyo/New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India-Japan defence ties, focusing on collaboration in stealth systems, naval platforms, unmanned vehicles, cyber defence, and potentially fighter jets and submarines, play a key role in advancing India’s defence modernisation and strategic autonomy, a report said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh faces regression under Yunus-led interim govt: Report

IANS | October 21, 2025 8:49 PM

Dhaka, Oct 21 (IANS) Since the collapse of the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 and Muhammad Yunus' takeover as the Chief Advisor to the interim government, Bangladesh seems to be regressing on multiple fronts, including political freedom, minority rights, economic security, and, most significantly, cultural secularism, a report cited on Tuesday.