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.

Border Residents Recount India–Pakistan Conflict

The four-day conflict in May reflected modern warfare tactics and left scars on children, locals say.

India News October 7, 2025
China’s Footprint Is Clear in Kashmir Crisis, Analysts Say

A Chinese-made satellite phone was detected at the site of the deadly terror attack that killed 26 tourists ...

India News May 7, 2025
Taiwan’s Tougher China Stance Should Bolster Support From Other Nations: Experts

The Taiwanese president recently announced '17 strategies' to counter Chinese influence. This tough new stance is getting attention.

Asia & Pacific April 6, 2025
On the Brink of a Multipolar World, India’s Grand Strategy Is Largely Defined by China, Analysts Say

Predicted to be the world's third-largest economy by 2030, India is navigating a world in which China poses ...

India News March 1, 2025
CCP–Cook Islands Deal Raises Concerns for New Zealand, US, Australia

The deal with the small South Pacific nation is another marker on the board in the Pacific for ...

Asia & Pacific February 28, 2025
Modi and Trump Express Shared Vision at White House Meeting

Trump said he would make 'wonderful trade deals' for India and the United States while Modi talked of ...

US Features February 18, 2025
Tariffs and China Will Set the Geopolitical Stage for Trump–Modi Meeting, Analysts Say

President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet this week for the first time since ...

US Politics February 12, 2025
India Cancels Contracts for 400 Drones With Chinese Parts Over Security Concerns

India has strictly prohibited its security agencies from using Chinese drones due to concerns over espionage threats, according ...

India News February 10, 2025
After DeepSeek Release, Senator Introduces Bill to Decouple US, Chinese AI

The law would ban the import from or export to China of AI technology. Violators could face up ...

US News February 4, 2025
In Post-Inaugural Phone Call, Trump and India’s Modi Discuss Trade, Bilateral Ties, and Illegal Immigration

The leaders discussed a range of issues in what analysts see as a positive development for the relationship ...

US News January 29, 2025
Beijing, Manila Wrangle Over Arrest of Alleged Chinese Spy

The Chinese engineer was allegedly collecting sensitive information while posing as a surveyor for a self-driving car company.

Asia & Pacific January 28, 2025
As Chinese Regime Ramps Up Cyberattacks, Experts Call for Quad Nations to Close Gaps in Counterespionage Strategy

The United States, India, Japan, and Australia are key targets for the CCP's hacking efforts, but gaps impede ...

Asia & Pacific January 21, 2025
Chinese Salt Typhoon Hackers 1st Spotted on Federal Networks Under Another Name: Cybersecurity Chief

With the help of tipsters, the cybersecurity agency was able to 'connect the dots' to crack what has ...

National Security January 18, 2025
US Deports More Chinese Illegal Immigrants

It was the fifth such flight to China in less than seven months, according to the Department of ...

Policies & Impacts January 13, 2025
US to Support Foreign Minerals Projects to Reduce Reliance on China

The Chinese regime banned the export of certain critical minerals with military usages such as gallium, germanium, and ...

National Security January 12, 2025
US to Remove Restrictions on Civil Nuclear Cooperation With India: Sullivan

NEW DELHI—The United States will remove barriers to civil nuclear cooperation with Indian companies, U.S. national security adviser ...

India News January 8, 2025
US Discloses Concerns About Pakistan’s Long-Range Missiles

A senior U.S. official recently warned that Pakistan's long-range ballistic missiles may have the capability of hitting the ...

National Security December 24, 2024
Australia Signs Deals With Nauru, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands to Counter China

Canberra signed three deals in 12 days with Pacific nations to ensure bilateral security, financial services and people ...

Asia & Pacific December 24, 2024
63 Human Rights Groups Urge Continuation of House Select Committee on CCP

'The Select Committee’s bipartisan efforts have brought critical attention to the CCP’s widespread human rights abuses,' the groups ...

Policies & Impacts December 22, 2024
Geopolitics 2025, Trump 2.0, and a New Era of India–China Relations

China is pushing for deescalation on the Indian border ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's next term.

Asia & Pacific December 21, 2024
Joint China-Pakistan Drills Show What Beijing Could Do in Other BRI Projects: Experts

Economic reliance may compel Belt and Road countries to accept Chinese security forces, in the name of protecting ...

Asia & Pacific December 18, 2024
China-Linked Hacker Groups Target Key Organizations in Southeast Asia: Report

Targets of the intelligence-gathering operation included government ministries, air traffic control, telecom, and media.

China News December 12, 2024
Senior US Diplomat Donald Lu Visits South Asia, Discusses Indo-Pacific and Regional Security

NEW DELHI—Senior U.S. diplomat Donald Lu traveled to South Asia from Dec. 3 to Dec. 10, visiting India, ...

Asia & Pacific December 10, 2024
India Gives Electronics Companies Multibillion-Dollar Incentives to Cut Dependence on China, Expert Says

New Delhi’s initiative aims to minimize potential disruption in the supply chain for a growing domestic market and ...

India News December 10, 2024
US Reduces Garment Imports From China, Benefiting Other Asian Nations

Trade wars and the CCP's human rights violations contribute to the slump, with experts watching how Trump's new ...

Asia & Pacific December 2, 2024
India and China Discuss Resumption of Direct Flights, River Data Sharing

NEW DELHI—Indian Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the G20 ...

India News November 21, 2024
Indian Air Force Remains Deployed at Disputed Border Despite Planned Disengagement With China

With additional deployment along Arunachal, experts say disengagement is difficult.

India News November 20, 2024