Kaveri Jain

India and Japan are giving fresh momentum to their Africa partnership under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision. Backed by the India–Japan Joint Economic Forum, a new JETRO strategic report, and renewed focus on the Asia–Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC), the two nations are positioning themselves to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, digital infrastructure, healthcare, green energy, and resilient supply chains across the Global South. The sixteenth India-Japan Annual Summit,...

Japan, the United States, and India concluded a trilateral mine warfare exercise in Mutsu Bay from July 11–23, 2026. The exercise strengthened interoperability in mine countermeasures (MCM), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and unmanned underwater operations, reinforcing maritime security, freedom of navigation, and protection of critical sea lines of communication across the Indo-Pacific. On July 23, 2026, the navies of Japan, the United States, and India concluded a high-stakes joint mine...

The 8th India–Japan Defence Policy Dialogue marks a decisive shift from diplomatic engagement to defence-industrial collaboration. From the UNICORN integrated mast and maritime domain awareness to resilient supply chains and Indo-Pacific security, the dialogue strengthens one of Asia's most consequential strategic partnerships. Building upon the established mechanisms and foundational agreements initiated in the preceding decade, the 8th India–Japan Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Tokyo...