All stories by Dr Rahul Mishra
India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism
Rediff.com26 Mar 2021The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra.
4 reasons why India said no to RCEP
Rediff.com11 Nov 2019'It seems a wiser decision to pull out at the right moment than regret after joining the pact,' explains Dr Rahul Mishra.
Why the South Korean president came calling
Rediff.com12 Jul 2018Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east
Rediff.com3 Feb 2018By hosting the 10 ASEAN leaders on Republic Day, India amply demonstrated that ASEAN is a central pillar of its Act East policy. But is India 'central' for ASEAN, asks Dr Rahul Mishra.
Modi in Myanmar: Rediscovering a neighbour
Rediff.com5 Sep 2017With PM Modi's visit, the time has come for a relook at India-Myanmar ties, and elevate the relationship to higher levels, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
Australia matters to India more than ever
Rediff.com11 Apr 2017Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's first State visit to India is an indication of the success of India's Act East Policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
Decoding Malaysian PM's 6-day visit to India
Rediff.com3 Apr 2017Considering the common linkages, high-level trust, complementarities, and convergent interests between the two nations, Malaysia has the potential to become India's key partner in Southeast Asia, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
5 reasons why Jokowi's visit is important
Rediff.com10 Dec 2016It is often said that the India-Indonesia relationship is overshadowed by mutual neglect.
Five reasons why Indonesia's Widodo's visit is important
Rediff.com10 Dec 2016Despite regular meetings between the two sides, it is often said that India-Indonesia relationship is overshadowed by an element of mutual neglect. Jokowi's visit has the potential to rejuvenate what is otherwise called as one of the most underrated relations, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
Why Papua New Guinea is critical to India's 'Act East' policy
Rediff.com10 May 2016President Pranab Mukherjee's recent visit to the Pacific Island nation is path-breaking, but much more needs to be done, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
Why Hamid Ansari is visiting tiny Brunei
Rediff.com3 Feb 2016As India strives to make its Act East Policy a comprehensive politico-diplomatic and economic success, Brunei gains more salience, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
Modi in Singapore: Bolstering a pivotal relationship
Rediff.com23 Nov 2015Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is an attempt to move the Indo-Singapore relationship to the 'next level'. Singapore has been one of the top investors in India. India-Singapore bilateral trade has already crossed the $15 billion mark. As per the official records, Singapore has emerged as the second largest source of Foreign Direct Investment in India, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
APEC's Manila summit: Why India should care
Rediff.com20 Nov 2015The 'Missing link in India's Act East Policy', as India's former foreign secretary Shyam Saran calls it, needs to be filled sooner rather than later, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
Major defence deals on PM's agenda in South Korea
Rediff.com18 May 2015Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to South Korea is considered essential in strengthening defence ties, enhancing economic cooperation and forging cultural ties between the two countries, says Dr Rahul Mishra
What China MUST do to get India on Silk Route
Rediff.com17 Sep 2014China's desire to have India as part of its ambitious Maritime Silk Route makes strategic sense for both nations. However, it would involve substantive assurances from Beijing, says Dr Rahul Mishra