Chietigjb
@chietigj.bsky.social
Sentient humanoid, IR scholar, Political analyst, PhD, Hindu Jedi, trekkie, amateur astronomer, @chasiapacific.bsky.social, @chathamhouse.bsky.social
A productive week of meetings in Beijing discussing the ongoing reset in the #China-#India relationship, Beijing’s “iron-clad”/ “all-weather” relations with #Pakistan, China’s role in #SouthAsia and how Beijing sees India’s engagement with the US, Russia and Europe. @chasiapacific.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A productive week of meetings in Beijing discussing the ongoing reset in the #China-#India relationship, Beijing’s “iron-clad”/ “all-weather” relations with #Pakistan, China’s role in #SouthAsia and how Beijing sees India’s engagement with the US, Russia and Europe. @chasiapacific.bsky.social
Interviewed in the @chathamhouse.org ‘The World Today’, I discuss politics in #Bangladesh ahead of the parliamentary election and July Charter referendum in February after which the country will revert to democracy following the ‘Monsoon Revolution’ in 2024: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
Bangladesh needs a democratic reset. Will the election deliver it?
In the country’s first electoral test since Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power, a continuing cycle of ‘revenge politics’ and economic instability dampen hopes for democratic reform, writes James Orr.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Interviewed in the @chathamhouse.org ‘The World Today’, I discuss politics in #Bangladesh ahead of the parliamentary election and July Charter referendum in February after which the country will revert to democracy following the ‘Monsoon Revolution’ in 2024: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...
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As India's Prime Minister Modi embarks on visits to Jordan and Oman this week, @chietigj.bsky.social explains why India's engagement with the #MiddleEast reflects New Delhi's changing worldview, in his 2024 piece for @warontherocks.bsky.social.
India’s Engagement with the Middle East Reflects New Delhi’s Changing Worldview
In the early 1990s, India responded to the end of the Cold War with a new “Look East” policy, which it subsequently rebranded as “Act East” in 2014.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
As India's Prime Minister Modi embarks on visits to Jordan and Oman this week, @chietigj.bsky.social explains why India's engagement with the #MiddleEast reflects New Delhi's changing worldview, in his 2024 piece for @warontherocks.bsky.social.
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The rhetoric and optics of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s visit to India last week may have alluded to the strength of the India-Russia relationship - but it does not hold the geopolitical heft it once did, writes @chietigj.bsky.social for @theguardian.com.
Look behind the pomp of Putin’s New Delhi visit. The India-Russia relationship has weakened | Chietigj Bajpaee
Modi voiced words of respect, but he is resisting an anti-western, anti-Ukraine stance, despite the foreign policy contradictions, says Chietigj Bajpaee, a senior fellow at Chatham House
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December 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The rhetoric and optics of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s visit to India last week may have alluded to the strength of the India-Russia relationship - but it does not hold the geopolitical heft it once did, writes @chietigj.bsky.social for @theguardian.com.
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How will South Korea navigate its myriad foreign policy challenges under the Lee Jae-myung government?
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December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How will South Korea navigate its myriad foreign policy challenges under the Lee Jae-myung government?
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🔹Edward Howell @chathamhouse.org
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'For India, Putin’s visit demonstrates that New Delhi maintains a diversified foreign policy that is not beholden to whims of the Trump administration. For Russia, it shows that Moscow is not isolated despite Western sanctions.'
@chietigj.bsky.social discusses #PutininIndia with The World 👇
@chietigj.bsky.social discusses #PutininIndia with The World 👇
Putin visits India to strengthen ties - The World from PRX
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on Thursday to meet with his counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Stepping off the plane, it was all hugs and handshakes between the two leaders...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
'For India, Putin’s visit demonstrates that New Delhi maintains a diversified foreign policy that is not beholden to whims of the Trump administration. For Russia, it shows that Moscow is not isolated despite Western sanctions.'
@chietigj.bsky.social discusses #PutininIndia with The World 👇
@chietigj.bsky.social discusses #PutininIndia with The World 👇
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Last month, Pakistan approved a constitutional amendment giving its army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies, writes our Associate Fellow Farzana Shaikh for @chathamhouse.org.
Pakistan’s 27th constitutional amendment moves it one step closer to authoritarian rule
The new bill gives Pakistan’s army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Last month, Pakistan approved a constitutional amendment giving its army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies, writes our Associate Fellow Farzana Shaikh for @chathamhouse.org.
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This week, Russia's Vladimir Putin will visit India. His trip aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Donald Trump applies pressure to downgrade them, writes @chietigj.bsky.social in his new @chathamhouse.org expert comment.
Putin’s India visit aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Trump applies pressure to downgrade them
US pressure aims to choke off Russian oil supplies to India. Modi and Putin are seeking to deepen cooperation in other areas. But in the long-term, relations are in a managed decline.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This week, Russia's Vladimir Putin will visit India. His trip aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Donald Trump applies pressure to downgrade them, writes @chietigj.bsky.social in his new @chathamhouse.org expert comment.
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Strained India–US relations under Trump 2.0 test India’s strategic autonomy, writes @chietigj.bsky.social in the latest issue of @eastasiaforum.bsky.social.
Managing industrial subsidies | East Asia Forum
Industrial policy has returned to the mainstream, with subsidies as an increasingly popular policy instrument of choice. While East Asia is deeply invested in
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December 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Strained India–US relations under Trump 2.0 test India’s strategic autonomy, writes @chietigj.bsky.social in the latest issue of @eastasiaforum.bsky.social.
The #IndiaUS relationship has gone from strength to strength in the post-Cold War period. However, this progress came to a halt under the second Trump administration. My article in the East Asia Forum Quarterly magazine discusses this: @chasiapacific.bsky.social eastasiaforum.org/quarterly/
The Quarterly | East Asia Forum
East Asia Forum Quarterly is the quarterly magazine of East Asia Forum. EAFQ provides a platform for top-tier analysis, research, and policy commentary.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The #IndiaUS relationship has gone from strength to strength in the post-Cold War period. However, this progress came to a halt under the second Trump administration. My article in the East Asia Forum Quarterly magazine discusses this: @chasiapacific.bsky.social eastasiaforum.org/quarterly/
Happy to see my @foreignpolicy.com article trending. You can access it here for free without a subscription with this gift link: foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/i... @chathamhouse.org, @chasiapacific.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Happy to see my @foreignpolicy.com article trending. You can access it here for free without a subscription with this gift link: foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/i... @chathamhouse.org, @chasiapacific.bsky.social
A pleasure hosting a delegation from the Centre for Contemporary China Studies, the Indian MEA think tank on China at @chathamhouse.org in partnership with the UK FCDO. Our discussion covered #China-Europe relations and #maritime security, exploring areas of convergence between #India and Europe.
November 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
A pleasure hosting a delegation from the Centre for Contemporary China Studies, the Indian MEA think tank on China at @chathamhouse.org in partnership with the UK FCDO. Our discussion covered #China-Europe relations and #maritime security, exploring areas of convergence between #India and Europe.
#India will need to develop a more pro-active rather than passive strategic autonomy if it seeks to become less vulnerable to the whims of the Trump administration (or any other country). My article in @foreignpolicy.com discusses this: foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/i...
India’s Strategic Autonomy Is Now Reading as Aloof
Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
#India will need to develop a more pro-active rather than passive strategic autonomy if it seeks to become less vulnerable to the whims of the Trump administration (or any other country). My article in @foreignpolicy.com discusses this: foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/26/i...
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India’s commitment to strategic autonomy has been both a boon and burden for its foreign policy. But 2025 has demonstrated the hubris of this position.
@chietigj.bsky.social explains why India needs to redefine its strategic autonomy in his op-ed for @foreignpolicy.com 👇
@chietigj.bsky.social explains why India needs to redefine its strategic autonomy in his op-ed for @foreignpolicy.com 👇
India’s Strategic Autonomy Is Now Reading as Aloof
Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.
foreignpolicy.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
India’s commitment to strategic autonomy has been both a boon and burden for its foreign policy. But 2025 has demonstrated the hubris of this position.
@chietigj.bsky.social explains why India needs to redefine its strategic autonomy in his op-ed for @foreignpolicy.com 👇
@chietigj.bsky.social explains why India needs to redefine its strategic autonomy in his op-ed for @foreignpolicy.com 👇
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We were delighted to host Smriti Irani, Cabinet Minister (2014-2024), Government of India, for a closed-door discussion this morning on the state of Indian politics and the role of women. Chaired by @chietigj.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We were delighted to host Smriti Irani, Cabinet Minister (2014-2024), Government of India, for a closed-door discussion this morning on the state of Indian politics and the role of women. Chaired by @chietigj.bsky.social.
A pleasure hosting a @chathamhouse.org roundtable discussing #India's macroeconomic outlook and the dos/ don'ts of business in India with Veena Venugopal (India Business Editor at the @financialtimes.com) and Cyril Shroff (Managing Partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas). @chasiapacific.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A pleasure hosting a @chathamhouse.org roundtable discussing #India's macroeconomic outlook and the dos/ don'ts of business in India with Veena Venugopal (India Business Editor at the @financialtimes.com) and Cyril Shroff (Managing Partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas). @chasiapacific.bsky.social
I discuss the back-to-back terror attacks in New Delhi and Islamabad this week on @skynewsrss.bsky.social. The situation remains highly precarious following recent hostilities between #India and #Pakistan in April-May: @chathamhouse.org, @chasiapacific.bsky.social news.sky.com/video/india-...
India-Pakistan tension: 'Clearly the situation remains highly precarious'
It comes after 12 people were killed in a suicide bombing outside the gates of a court in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I discuss the back-to-back terror attacks in New Delhi and Islamabad this week on @skynewsrss.bsky.social. The situation remains highly precarious following recent hostilities between #India and #Pakistan in April-May: @chathamhouse.org, @chasiapacific.bsky.social news.sky.com/video/india-...
Last week I hosted a @chathamhouse.org webinar discussing the #Pakistan-#Saudi defence pact with Talmiz Ahmad (former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia), Farzana Shaikh from the @chasiapacific.bsky.social and Bilal Saab from @chmenap.bsky.social. Watch it here: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
Saudi-Pakistan defence pact: What are the implications for regional power and security?
How the new Saudi–Pakistan defence pact could reshape power dynamics across the Middle East and South Asia.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Last week I hosted a @chathamhouse.org webinar discussing the #Pakistan-#Saudi defence pact with Talmiz Ahmad (former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia), Farzana Shaikh from the @chasiapacific.bsky.social and Bilal Saab from @chmenap.bsky.social. Watch it here: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
An honour and pleasure hosting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at @chathamhouse.org for a wide-ranging discussion on #India’s relations with the US, China, Russia, the UK, EU, and the country’s broader foreign policy aspirations in Asia, the Global South and in the changing global order:
November 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
An honour and pleasure hosting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at @chathamhouse.org for a wide-ranging discussion on #India’s relations with the US, China, Russia, the UK, EU, and the country’s broader foreign policy aspirations in Asia, the Global South and in the changing global order:
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"India is surrounded by an arc of instability."
@chietigj.bsky.social (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) writes for @foreignpolicy.com on the challenges facing India's global ambitions amid the widespread instability in South Asia ⤵️
@chietigj.bsky.social (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) writes for @foreignpolicy.com on the challenges facing India's global ambitions amid the widespread instability in South Asia ⤵️
Can India Continue to Rise Without Its Region?
New Delhi can only ignore the neighborhood’s political volatility for so long.
foreignpolicy.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"India is surrounded by an arc of instability."
@chietigj.bsky.social (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) writes for @foreignpolicy.com on the challenges facing India's global ambitions amid the widespread instability in South Asia ⤵️
@chietigj.bsky.social (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) writes for @foreignpolicy.com on the challenges facing India's global ambitions amid the widespread instability in South Asia ⤵️
A pleasure giving evidence to the UK House of Lords 'International Agreements Committee' on the #India-#UK free-trade agreement. I discuss the FTA negotiation, bilateral relations, and the geopolitical context (particularly #India-#Russia relations). Watch it here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A pleasure giving evidence to the UK House of Lords 'International Agreements Committee' on the #India-#UK free-trade agreement. I discuss the FTA negotiation, bilateral relations, and the geopolitical context (particularly #India-#Russia relations). Watch it here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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The juxtaposition of the volatility in South Asia with New Delhi’s tendency to downplay regional developments demands scrutiny that has often been lacking in discussions about Indian foreign policy, Chietigj Bajpaee argues. foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/20/i...
Can India Continue to Rise Without Its Region?
New Delhi can only ignore the neighborhood’s political volatility for so long.
foreignpolicy.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The juxtaposition of the volatility in South Asia with New Delhi’s tendency to downplay regional developments demands scrutiny that has often been lacking in discussions about Indian foreign policy, Chietigj Bajpaee argues. foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/20/i...
There is a proclivity by the Indian foreign policy establishment and western governments to frame #India as a global power while downplaying its obligations as a regional power. However, as my article in @foreignpolicy.com argues, this is not sustainable: foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/20/i...
Can India Continue to Rise Without Its Region?
New Delhi can only ignore the neighborhood’s political volatility for so long.
foreignpolicy.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
There is a proclivity by the Indian foreign policy establishment and western governments to frame #India as a global power while downplaying its obligations as a regional power. However, as my article in @foreignpolicy.com argues, this is not sustainable: foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/20/i...
In two interviews for the @abcnewsbot.bsky.social ‘Rear Vision’ podcast and @dgquarterly.bsky.social magazine, I discuss the recent reset in #China-#India relations and deterioration in #India-#Pakistan relations, respectively. Listen here and read in the comments: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
India and China - true partners or rivals? - ABC listen
India and China - one of the most complex and consequential relationships in modern geopolitics.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
In two interviews for the @abcnewsbot.bsky.social ‘Rear Vision’ podcast and @dgquarterly.bsky.social magazine, I discuss the recent reset in #China-#India relations and deterioration in #India-#Pakistan relations, respectively. Listen here and read in the comments: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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How could the new Saudi–Pakistan defence pact reshape power dynamics across the #MiddleEast & #SouthAsia?
Join our webinar with:
🔹Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad
🔹Farzana Shaikh
🔹Bilal Y. Saab
🔹Chair: @chietigj.bsky.social
📅 30 Oct
⏰ 12:00 GMT
📍 Online
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
Join our webinar with:
🔹Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad
🔹Farzana Shaikh
🔹Bilal Y. Saab
🔹Chair: @chietigj.bsky.social
📅 30 Oct
⏰ 12:00 GMT
📍 Online
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October 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
How could the new Saudi–Pakistan defence pact reshape power dynamics across the #MiddleEast & #SouthAsia?
Join our webinar with:
🔹Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad
🔹Farzana Shaikh
🔹Bilal Y. Saab
🔹Chair: @chietigj.bsky.social
📅 30 Oct
⏰ 12:00 GMT
📍 Online
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
Join our webinar with:
🔹Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad
🔹Farzana Shaikh
🔹Bilal Y. Saab
🔹Chair: @chietigj.bsky.social
📅 30 Oct
⏰ 12:00 GMT
📍 Online
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...