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#Opinion | "While Quad’s agenda was expanded significantly under Joe Biden, the extent of Donald Trump’s commitment to non-security issues in Quad remains to be seen," write Harsh V Pant & Sayantan Haldar hindustantimes.com/opinion/how-th… #HTPremium

#Trump administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy could see expanded expectations from #allies. The Pacific remains a zone of great power conflict, while the Indian Ocean is set to be a hub for #security and #connectivity efforts: Sayantan Haldar & Vivek Mishra or-f.org/33183

Quoted in this South China Morning Post report on Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement #AIKEYME — 🇮🇳’s new naval exercise with 10 African countries. Read below 👇🏻

Advancing #India’s Maritime Interests Through #NavalDiplomacy Sayantan Haldar at ORF underlines #threetrends in India’s naval diplomacy in the #IndianOcean, shaped by the broader political outlook in the region. or-f.org/33621

In this ORF Issue Brief, I highlight three key trends which are underway in the making of India’s #NavalDiplomacy. These trends are continuing to respond to the evolving geopolitical order in the Indian Ocean. Read here 👇🏻 orfonline.org/research/advan…

PM #Modi’s March 2025 visit to #Mauritius marked the unveiling of #MAHASAGAR, an evolved #strategic vision that builds on the #SAGAR framework to enhance #maritime cooperation in the #IndianOcean region: Sayantan Haldar or-f.org/33718

Very important conversation on the #Arctic with External Affairs Minister of India, HE Dr. S. Jaishankar and Former President of Iceland HE Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson ORF Arctic Council

The Arctic region is undergoing a crucial transition marked by shifting geopolitical & security developments. In this The Indian Express piece, I argue that the #ArcticCouncil must re-evaluate the notion of ‘Arctic exceptionalism’ as an essential first step. indianexpress.com/article/opinio…

As #maritimesecurity challenges in the #IndianOcean region evolve, IOS #SAGAR reflects the #IndianNavy’s response to enhance collaboration and act as a preferred first responder: Sayantan Haldar or-f.org/34070

With #IOSSAGAR, the SpokespersonNavy has launched a new model of #maritime cooperation, signalling a deeper strategic commitment to regional security in the #IndianOcean. Excellent essay by Sayantan Haldar. orfonline.org/expert-speak/i… ORF Samir Saran National Maritime Foundation

In this piece for Hindustan Times, I argue that the revised length of India’s coastline has underlined the diminished difference of 🇮🇳’s territorial & maritime borders, prompting the need to emphasize on maritime borders in framing national security thinking. hindustantimes.com/india-news/why…

As #maritime dynamics in the Western #IndianOcean continue to evolve, sustained Indian engagement in the region will be necessary to safeguard national interests & shape a stable regional order: Sayantan Haldar & Shloak Gupta or-f.org/34345

Delighted to have hosted John Bradford & Annette Bradford from YCAPS today at ORF to discuss a wide range of issues on the Quad, India’s changing maritime outlook, capacity building efforts, and much more.

Given recent developments in the #BalticSea region, continued focus on the #maritime domain is likely to shape the rapidly intensifying contest between #Russia and #NATO: Sayantan Haldar & Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash or-f.org/34401

In this piece for the Business Standard #Blueprint magazine, Prof. Harsh V. Pant and I discuss the contrasting strategies of Indian & Chinese engagement in the Indian Ocean, and how that has seemingly prompted a contest for primacy in the region. ORF business-standard.com/amp/blueprint-…

While the #AUKUS review warrants caution, it may not be entirely concerning given #Australia’s enduring strategic role for the #US in the #IndoPacific and the broader #maritime security framework: Sayantan Haldar & Shloak Gupta or-f.org/34581

In this piece for Economic Times, Prof. Harsh V. Pant & I look at the #Quad FM Meet which has underlined the enduring synergy within the group, even amidst growing fissures that have seemingly characterized US’s relations with its #Quad partners. m.economictimes.com/opinion/et-com…

The Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission marks a shift to an approach that has more tangible operational synergy, thus making the #Quad more practical while avoiding overt #militarisation and #securitisation: Sayantan Haldar & Shloak Gupta or-f.org/34763

It was a pleasure speaking at this panel on #CoastalSecurity at the CENJOWS INDIA conf. on 🇮🇳's maritime culture-emphasized why coastal security must not be divorced from homeland security thinking given the continued complexities & unique strategic dynamics of the land-sea interface.