In her latest weekly column, Dr. Swasti Rao, Geopolitical Expert and Consulting Editor for International and Strategic Affairs, delves deep into the new phase of India-Japan partnership amidst turbulent global geopolitics. As Prime Minister Modi wraps up his visit to Japan and heads to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the video column outlines why the takeaways from Japan are far more significant for India’s strategic future. Despite the “natural” nature of the relationship, India-Japan ties have historically underperformed, but this visit marks a crucial turning point. Swasti explores how India’s longstanding relationship with Japan, grounded in shared values and mutual interests, has been overshadowed by historical frameworks and missed opportunities. From semiconductor investments to defense cooperation as latest developments , the potential for deeper collaboration is vast. Read the column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-must-move-japan-from-old-friend-trap-to-real-partners/2731559/

Ver todos los episodios