Harsh V. Pant
Harsh V. Pant is a prominent Indian academic and foreign policy expert, currently serving as the Vice President for Studies and Foreign Policy at the Observer Research Foundation. He is known for his insightful analysis on international relations, particularly concerning India's strategic partnerships and geopolitical challenges. Pant has been vocal about the complexities of India's relations with the United States and other global powers, especially in the context of trade and energy security. His recent comments reflect the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and India regarding tariffs and India's trade with Russia, emphasizing the strategic maneuvering in the current global political landscape.
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Professor Harsh V Pant is one of the editors of the book discussing Operation Sindoor.
Book Review: "Operation Sindoor and its Aftermath: Redefining India’s Military Response and Diplomatic Engagement" by Arun Vishwanathan
India· 2026-02-09
Strategic affairs expert Harsh V Pant has argued that these agreements 'signal to the world' that India and its partners are pursuing agendas that are not subordinate to either the US or China.
Art of the deal: How India turned from 'Maharaja of tariffs' to global trade hubIndia· 2026-02-04
Harsh V Pant, a professor of international relations at King’s College London, said the visit was an attempt by 'to reset their relationship at a critical geopolitical moment for both'.
Russia’s Putin in India for defence, trade talks - World
Pakistan· 2025-12-04
Harsh V Pant, a professor of international relations at King’s College London, said the visit was an attempt by 'to reset their relationship at a critical geopolitical moment for both'.
Russia’s Putin heads to India for defence, trade talks - WorldPakistan· 2025-12-04Harsh V Pant noted that deeper engagement with India gives the Taliban a chance to create a perception of legitimacy.
Taliban foreign minister makes groundbreaking visit to India
United Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Pant emphasized the limitations on the India-China relationship despite Modi's efforts.
Modi’s warm meeting with Xi shows impact of Trump’s ‘tariff tantrum’ | Narendra ModiUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02
Harsh V. Pant said the mood toward the US is hardening in India, partly because of the way Mr. Trump has gone about and played his cards.
Is Trump forcing a marriage of convenience between India and China? Like most relationships, it’s complicated
United States· 2025-08-13
Professor Harsh V. Pant, Vice President – Studies and Foreign Policy at Observer Research Foundation told TOI.
‘India has not been a great global actor’: Donald Trump administration fires fresh salvo after 25% tariff; says Russia oil ‘most certainly a point of irritation’India· 2025-07-31
