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India pivots to long-term strategy amid Middle East war shocks

Faced with its most severe external economic shock since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, India is shifting its macroeconomic risk management away from temporary buffers toward long-term structural resilience. A comprehensive report by S&P Global reveals that the ongoing Middle East war is forcing New Delhi to aggressively overhaul its fiscal frameworks, trade boundaries, and energy alliances to insulate its domestic market from global volatility.

26 May 2026-16:45
Beijing watches as Quad powers gather in New Delhi

Foreign ministers from the Quad countries — the United States, India, Japan and Australia — are meeting in New Delhi on 26 May. At first glance, this may appear to be another routine round of consultations within the Indo-Pacific framework. Yet the meeting carries far greater significance: it is taking place at a time when the balance of power in Asia is shifting rapidly, China is expanding its influence, global supply chains remain vulnerable, and maritime security is once again emerging as one of the central issues in world politics.

26 May 2026-10:15
India hosts Quad summit: Rubio details new security pacts - VIDEO

The foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the United States, India, Australia, and Japan, convened a high-stakes summit at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday, rolling out an aggressive slate of new security, energy, and infrastructure initiatives to stabilize a deteriorating strategic environment.

26 May 2026-09:48
US and Iran could finalize breakthrough peace deal today, Rubio says

A breakthrough peace deal to end the war between the United States and Iran could be finalized as early as Monday, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

25 May 2026-09:56
China built an arms empire. Now India wants its own

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement that India could become the world’s largest arms exporter within the next 25–30 years is more than a bold political slogan. It signals a deeper transformation in India’s foreign and industrial policy.

24 May 2026-11:11
Why Did Rubio Invite Modi to the White House on Trump’s behalf?

The reported invitation by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of President Donald Trump has attracted significant international attention.

23 May 2026-19:40
New Delhi eyes global weapons dominance as Rajnath Singh makes bold claim

Rajnath Singh, India’s Defence Minister, said on Saturday that no power can stop India from becoming a major arms exporter within the next 25 to 30 years, noting that the country—once a major importer of weapons—is steadily moving toward that goal.

23 May 2026-18:39
Why Marco Rubio is on a high-stakes mission to India right now

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Kolkata on Saturday, kicking off a high-stakes, four-day diplomatic blitz aimed at repairing Washington's fractured relationship with New Delhi.

23 May 2026-09:58
What are India's strategic interests in Africa?

New Delhi's engagement with Africa is driven by a combination of economic, energy, security and diplomatic priorities, making the continent an increasingly important pillar of India's foreign policy.

23 May 2026-08:54
Quad foreign ministers to hold talks in New Delhi

Foreign ministers from the United States, Japan, Australia and India will meet in New Delhi on May 26 for talks under the Quad grouping, according to Japan’s foreign ministry.

22 May 2026-09:10