Venus Upadhayaya
Reporter
Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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What’s Behind the India–China Border Disengagement Deal
Experts said the deal may not signify a permanent border solution between the two nations, as mutual concerns remain.
Narcotics and Narcoterrorism Add to India’s National Security Woes in Western Himalayas
A new narcotics-sustained terrorism model has started to take root in Jammu and Kashmir, experts say.
Ex-Provincial Premier, China Critic Arrested as Beijing’s Influence in Solomon Islands Ramps Up
Daniel Suidani and a former political adviser were recently charged with unlawful assembly related to protests in 2021.
China Called India’s Foreign Minister a ‘Problem’ as Part of Political Maneuvering Amid Border Tensions: Experts
Experts say China’s rebuke may be part of a strategic narrative ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit.
Northern India’s Ancient Trade Routes Show Promise for Economic Resurgence
Neglected foot routes are being used to spread terror in India’s Jammu province. Experts say it’s time to reclaim them.
US–India Semiconductor Deal Aims to Thwart Global Supply Chain Disruption: Experts
New plant is part of plan to counter possible global supply chain disruption caused by Chinese aggression.
Indian, Chinese Officials Agree to Redouble Disengagement Effort Along Disputed Border
Despite stepped-up meetings between Indian and Chinese officials aimed at resolving the dispute, analysts say disengagement will not be easy.
Rising Sexual Violence in India Connected to Rise in Porn Access, Say Experts
A brutal rape and murder in Kolkata puts the spotlight on a hidden industry that is easily accessible on smartphones.
India’s PM Makes Historic Visit to Ukraine: India Not Neutral, ‘On the Side of Peace’
Modi’s visit came just weeks after he visited Moscow.
China Will Remain a Key Factor in US–India Relations Over the Next 5 Years: Experts
Two experts, one in India and one in the United States, discuss India’s foreign relations and ambitious economic goals.
