What President Trump means for China – and for India’s security

Trump’s cabinet has a preponderance of China hardliners, which has wider implications for the Asia Pacific region.

Seema Sirohi

· Jan 20, 2017 · 09:30 pm

A shift to the centre: By picking Nikki Haley as UN ambassador, Trump has sent out a clear signal

It might be only one gesture amid a frenzy of hate crimes and anti-minority tirades but it does hint at his pragmatism.

Seema Sirohi

· Nov 24, 2016 · 05:30 pm

Why America and Pakistan are still cosy after Uri attack

America's strengthened bilateral ties with India have not prompted it to give a strong response to Pakistan.

Seema Sirohi

· Oct 17, 2016 · 07:30 pm

As China wades into Indian Ocean, India works to solidify its position over the waters

India's policy towards the Indian Ocean has begun to take a clear, coherent form with the signing of an agreement with the US.

Seema Sirohi

· Sep 08, 2016 · 09:30 pm

Indian-Americans for Trump: Desi Republicans are steadily lining up to back their party's candidate

His tough talk on immigration, terrorism and perception of being a doer are big draws.

Seema Sirohi

· Jul 28, 2016 · 06:30 am

What explains India getting such a public lashing from US lawmakers on the eve of Modi's visit?

Modi’s past, while mostly set aside for political reasons, is not entirely forgotten by those who have a stake in shining the light on human rights issues.

Seema Sirohi

· May 29, 2016 · 09:15 am

The social service wings of RSS played a big role in BJP's rise to power: Yale professor

But the more visible, dramatic, and violent tactics associated with Hindu nationalism has received more attention, feels Tariq Thachil.

Seema Sirohi

· May 22, 2016 · 10:30 am

A decade on, ex-CIA officer of Indian origin continues fight to clear her name

The threat of extradition is the latest hurdle in Sabrina de Sousa's battle against a counterterrorism operation gone wrong.

Seema Sirohi

· Apr 29, 2016 · 06:30 pm

As things stand, Indo-US ties are a tale of convergence and divergence

While Indo-US maritime cooperation is steaming ahead, other geopolitical differences seem unlikely to disappear anytime soon.

Seema Sirohi

· Apr 23, 2016 · 09:30 pm

Address to US Congress will complete Modi's transformation from pariah to partner

In June, the prime minister is expected to speak to the same group of people who kept him out of the country for nearly a decade.

Seema Sirohi

· Apr 22, 2016 · 05:30 pm

What would a Donald Trump presidency mean for India?

An attempt to glean meaning from half-completed sentences delivered in a distracted, rambling style that jumps topics like a grasshopper.

Seema Sirohi

· Mar 26, 2016 · 08:00 am

Why Manohar Parrikar’s visit to the US could jump-start Make in India plan

More than regional security and Pakistan, the conversation during the defence minister's trip will focus on building weapon systems together.

Seema Sirohi

· Dec 08, 2015 · 07:30 pm