Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy

India cannot afford to take sides in US-Iran tensions. But New Delhi must activate its regional diplomacy

Director General, IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s article on India’s stand on US-Iran tensions, titled ‘India cannot afford to take sides in US-Iran tensions. But New Delhi must activate its regional diplomacy’ has been published in ‘The Indian Express’ on January 14, 2020.

India cannot afford to take sides. Energy supplies and the safety and security of its vast diaspora in the Gulf are of utmost importance. India has a substantial Shia population too, with sympathy for Iran, writes Amb. Chinoy.

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Published: 14 January, 2020

Spotting an opportunity in changing fundamentals

Director General, IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s Op-Ed on US-China rivalry, titled ‘Spotting an opportunity in changing fundamentals’ has been published in ‘The Hindu’ on January 06, 2020.

The Op-ed analyses whether the growing rivalry between the United States and China could spell a strategic moment for India.

CDS appointment step towards seamless coordination in higher defence management

Director General, IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s Op-Ed piece on Gen. Bipin Rawat's appointment as India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), titled ‘CDS appointment step towards seamless coordination in higher defence management’ has been published in The Indian Express on December 31, 2019.

In General Bipin Rawat, the government has chosen a seasoned COAS who, as the senior-most of the three chiefs, spearheaded far-reaching reforms in the organisational structure and war-fighting capabilities of the Army, writes Amb. Chinoy.

Navigating the Indo-Pacific

Director General, IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s article on the Indo-Pacific, titled ‘Navigating the Indo-Pacific’ has been published in ‘The Indian Express’ on December 17, 2019.

India must negotiate growing Chinese presence in the region. Its relationship with Japan, the Quad, will also remain central to Act East policy, writes Amb. Chinoy.

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Published: 17 December, 2019

An Asian engine driven by India and China

Director General, IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s article on India and China’s role in Asia’s growth, titled ‘An Asian engine driven by India and China’ has been published by ‘The Hindu’ on December 09, 2019.

The region’s rise is linked to peace and stability; cooperation rests on a compact between the two countries, writes Amb. Chinoy.

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Published: 9 December, 2019

China remains wary of the Quad and its future contours

Director General, IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s article on the future of Quad, titled ‘China remains wary of the Quad and its future contours’ has been published in ‘The Indian Express’ on November 07, 2019.

Beijing remains worried about the advantages the quadrilateral dialogue process might offer to India in the Indo-Pacific, writes Amb. Chinoy.

Cooperative Security in South Asia: A Mirage?

South Asia has a common history and celebrates its great cultural and linguistic overlap. However, the South Asian experience in building cooperative security architecture has been mixed. India on its part remains committed to strengthening cooperative security in the region.

Published: October 23, 2019
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In Mamallapuram, seeking the true north in ties

Director General, IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s article on the second informal summit between India and China in Mamallapuram, titled ‘In Mamallapuram, seeking the true north in ties’ has been published by ‘The Hindu’ on October 11, 2019.

The India-China informal summit is another opportunity for both leaders to reset relations in an era of geostrategic flux, writes Amb. Chinoy.

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Published: 11 October, 2019

Israel, Pakistan ties a bridge too far?

Director General, IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s article on the possibility of Israel-Pakistan diplomatic ties, titled ‘Israel, Pakistan ties a bridge too far?’ has been published in ‘The Hindu’ on September 17, 2019.

Islamabad would dilute its Islamic credentials if it were to establish diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv, writes Amb. Chinoy.

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Published: 17 September, 2019

Israel is an ‘important country and a good friend of India’

Israel Hayom, newspaper with the largest circulation in Israel, published Director General, IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s interview on India-Israel relations, titled ‘Israel is an important country and a good friend of India’, on September 15, 2019.

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