Skip to content

ThirdPol

THINK INDIA THINK GLOBAL

  • India
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Geopolitics
  • USA
  • Europe
  • Technology
  • About ThirdPol

ThirdPol

THINK INDIA THINK GLOBAL

  • India
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Geopolitics
  • USA
  • Europe
  • Technology
  • About ThirdPol
India Bangladesh relations 2026 — EAM Jaishankar and Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman meeting New Delhi April 2026 to normalise ties after 18 months of strain
GeopoliticsIndia
April 10, 2026 Amit Mangal

India Bangladesh Relations 2026: After 18 Months of Strain, Is the Reset Real?

India Bangladesh relations 2026 arrived at their most important inflection point in years this week, when Bangladesh’s new Foreign Minister

Read More
Islamabad talks Iran US April 2026 — Serena Hotel venue with US, Iran and Pakistan flags as Vance and Araghchi delegations meet for first direct talks since 1979
Geopolitics
April 10, 2026 Amit Mangal

Inside the Islamabad Talks: The Hidden Demands of Iran and the United States

Pavements in Islamabad were freshly painted on April 9. The Serena Hotel one of the capital’s grandest properties was cleared

Read More
India defence budget 2026-27 — record Rs 7.85 lakh crore allocation showing Army, Navy, Air Force modernisation priorities after Operation Sindoor
GeopoliticsIndia
April 9, 2026 Amit Mangal

India Defence Budget 2026: What It Buys, and What It Still Cannot Fix

The India defence budget 2026-27 is a record Rs 7.84-7.85 lakh crore the highest in India’s history, a 15% jump

Read More
India Gulf diaspora return 2026 — Indian worker returning from Dubai at airport following Iran war evacuation of 220,000 nationals
India
April 9, 2026 Amit Mangal

India Gulf Diaspora Return: What Happens to Workers Coming Home?

For decades, the Gulf was India’s most reliable economic safety valve. Millions of Indians from Kerala’s nurses and construction workers

Read More
Who won the Iran war — post-ceasefire scorecard showing Israel military gains, Pakistan diplomatic win, and India's absence from negotiations April 2026
Geopolitics
April 8, 2026 Amit Mangal

Who Won the Iran War? The Ceasefire That Left Everyone Empty-Handed

Who won the Iran war? It is the question every analyst, diplomat, and kitchen table in the world is asking

Read More
Iran war ceasefire 2026 negotiations — Trump deadline, Iran rejection, Pakistan mediation, and India energy impact explained
Geopolitics
April 7, 2026 Amit Mangal

Iran War Ceasefire 2026: What Is Being Negotiated, Who Is Mediating, and What It Means for India

The Iran war ceasefire 2026 negotiations are at their most dangerous inflection point since the conflict began on February 28.

Read More
India Russia relations 2026 — oil dependency, S-400 arms deal, US tariff pressure and Iran war energy crisis pulling partnership in different directions
GeopoliticsIndia
April 7, 2026 Amit Mangal

India Russia Relations 2026: Oil, Arms, and the US Pressure That Is Pulling Them Apart

When Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi in December 2025, his first visit to India since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Read More
World map showing Pax Silica member countries connected by semiconductor supply chain links
GeopoliticsIndia
April 7, 2026 Amit Mangal

Pax Silica India: What the US-Led Tech Alliance Means for New Delhi

Pax Silica India became a reality in February 2026, when New Delhi signed onto a US-led alliance most Indians had

Read More
India ASEAN relations 2026 showing India and South East Asian Nations under Year of Maritime Cooperation
Geopolitics
April 6, 2026 Amit Mangal

India ASEAN Relations 2026: Why the Maritime Year Matters More Than It Looks

India ASEAN relations 2026 have entered their most consequential phase since the partnership was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Read More
Pakistan mediator Iran war 2026 — India absent from US-Iran ceasefire negotiations as Pakistan takes diplomatic centre stage
Geopolitics
April 5, 2026 Amit Mangal

Pakistan Mediator in Iran War: Why India Is Not at the Table

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has a reputation for precise, carefully chosen language. So when he called Pakistan a

Read More
  • ← Previous
  • Next →
Copyright © 2026 ThirdPol. Powered by ColorMag and WordPress.