International Relations in India & Beyond
Exercise Varuna is a bilateral naval exercise between India and France that has been taking place since 1993. The exercise, which is named after the Hindu god of the oceans, has grown in scope...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday. Both leaders discussed bilateral as well as global issues and agreed on an ambitious agenda for the next phase of...
A countries’ foreign policy considerations are guided by the concept that there is no such thing as a permanent enemy or friend, only permanent interests that need to be safeguarded at all times. Then,...
On 29th June 2020 India-France Foreign Secretary-level consultation were held where they exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, and on the COVID-19 pandemic and reviewed the progress of their ‘multi-faceted...
Indo-Pacific is a geopolitical construct which emerging and being popular in contemporary global politics. The Indo-Pacific construct is based upon maritime space. It connects both the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean region. 60%...
Mr Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India and Dr Samir Saran, President of Observer Research Foundation joined a digital conversation on Friday where they discussed the scope of relations between India and France as...
India and France are proponents of a multipolar world led by regional democracies. Traditionally both the nations have been close and friendly, sharing centuries-old history. From the 17th century to 1954, France maintained a...
