Harsh V. Pant – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion | The World Can No Longer Count On An Imploding America

Harsh V. Pant | Wednesday October 30, 2024

As the world awaits the results of one of the most consequential elections in recent memory, the internal turmoil shows that a highly polarised, inward-focused America will not be able to provide the world with the kind of leadership it demands.

Opinion | LAC Pact: Will China's Words Match Its Actions?

Harsh V. Pant | Wednesday October 23, 2024

For Indians at large, the question still remains whether China indeed wants to move towards a lasting solution to the boundary dispute, or whether this is another tactical attempt at buying time as both China and India continue their ascent.

Opinion | Jaishankar Makes It Clear: Pakistan Is Now Just A Sideshow For India

Harsh V. Pant | Thursday October 17, 2024

For the Modi government, there is neither any incentive nor any interlocutor on the other side to merit a change in its approach.

Opinion | Israel Should Stop Fantasising About A 'Regime Change' In Iran

Harsh V. Pant | Friday October 04, 2024

The Iranian regime is not going anywhere in a hurry, nor is its worldview going to change. The only change that might come would be in the shape of its capabilities.

Opinion | Biggest Takeaway From Quad Summit Is That It's Here To Stay

Harsh V. Pant, Sayantan Haldar | Monday September 23, 2024

With enduring wars in Europe and the Middle East, China's belligerent activities in the Indo-Pacific region and emerging non-traditional security challenges in the region, the Quad had its task cut out.

Opinion | Modi 3.0 Is Leaving Nothing To Chance With Southeast Asia

Harsh V. Pant, Pratnashree Basu | Saturday September 14, 2024

Modi 3.0 marks a significant evolution in India's engagement with Southeast Asia, driven by geopolitical imperatives and economic interests.

Opinion | Never Before Has Defence Been So Important For India-US Ties

Harsh V. Pant, Vivek Mishra | Friday August 30, 2024

The visit underscored a clear trend: while major defence deals continue to strengthen traditional security ties, both nations are increasingly emphasising emerging strategic elements to integrate the security partnership

Opinion | Modi's Ukraine Trip Is Why The World Shouldn't Compare India And China

Harsh V. Pant | Wednesday August 21, 2024

New Delhi has continued to maintain its ties with both Moscow and Kyiv throughout the course of the war, remaining steadfast in its belief that both sides should be engaged if a lasting solution is to be found.

Opinion | Bangladesh's New Reality Doesn't Bode Well For India's Security

Harsh V. Pant | Friday August 09, 2024

At a time when India sees itself as a leading global power, it cannot afford to ignore the challenges emanating from Bangladesh, its most important partner in South Asia.

Opinion | India Is Turning Up The Heat On China - And Not Just In Its Neighbourhood

Harsh V. Pant, Sayantan Haldar | Wednesday July 31, 2024

The message is very clear - that New Delhi will not relent in pressing ahead with its pushback against Beijing even as the door is open for China to recalibrate its anti-India positioning.

Opinion | A Shot In The Arm: Trump's Rise Suddenly Seems Inevitable

Harsh V. Pant | Thursday July 18, 2024

Even before the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, American politics was churning. But after the dramatic developments of last week, it's spinning in a way few could have foreseen.

Opinion | US, UK, France, Iran: Why Are People Done With Their Governments?

Harsh V. Pant | Monday July 08, 2024

From Joe Biden to Emmanuel Macron, politicians are scrambling to sustain support as new entrants make inroads into constituencies that have lost faith in the established order.

Opinion | Modi-Hasina Should Worry About China, But Not Too Much

Harsh V. Pant | Monday June 24, 2024

The China factor, while important, should not be overstated. India-Bangladesh ties today stand on their own merit.

Opinion | Modi In Apulia: India Can Be The Bridge Between G7 And The Rest

Harsh V. Pant, Angad Singh Brar | Friday June 14, 2024

While the G-7 contests Russia and China, India at Apulia will participate as a partner democracy that holds commonality of values but is confident to look out for its own interests as well as the Global South.

Opinion | Modi 3.0: What China, Pakistan And Maldives Can Expect

Harsh V. Pant | Monday June 10, 2024

A new government in India is taking shape. With a growing economy and a vibrant democracy, New Delhi under a revitalised Modi 3.0 is going to be a critical player on the global stage.

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