International Affairs

Arunachal-born Indian citizen Prema Thongdok faced an 18-hour ordeal at Shanghai airport after Chinese officials mocked her nationality and invalidated her Indian passport. India issued a strong demarche in response. This article explores the incident and its geopolitical implications.

India’s decision to upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full embassy marks a turning point in its diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan. The move underscores India’s strategy to balance security, economic, and humanitarian goals while maintaining a cautious yet proactive foreign policy stance.