Delhi Policy Group

Defence Forces Vision 2047: Aspirations and Challenges Lt. Gen. D.S. Hooda India unveils #Vision2047, a roadmap to transform its military for the future. Focused on modernization and long-term capability building, its success will hinge on implementation and progress by 2030. Read: cutt.ly/4tIpbmK7

A whole-of-nation approach, integrating military capability with diplomatic, economic & technological strengths, aimed at building a responsive, future-ready force in a shifting global security landscape.

Key pillars: -Aatmanirbharta in defence production and technology -Innovation and future-oriented training -Integrated planning, operations and capability development -Phased capability and institutional reforms

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has released Defence Forces Vision 2047, a roadmap for a future-ready Indian military. Prepared by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, it lays out a plan to build a modern, integrated, & technologically advanced force aligned with India’s long-term strategic ambitions. Key takeaways 🧵

Our statement on Pakistan’s cowardly targeting of Kabul Hospital 🔗 bit.ly/4755W3j

Tariff shocks to AI diplomacy to Critical minerals strategy. February 2026 showed India navigating turbulence & opportunity to secure its economic future. Read: cutt.ly/stY08rcK

Macron’s India visit: Substance over Symbolism Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj Defence, innovation & people-to-people ties stole the show. Political alignment and practical outcomes converged. 🇫🇷🇮🇳 Read: cutt.ly/htYHZn5v

Japan is Back Ambassador HK Singh Japanese PM Takaichi called a snap election, leveraging her popularity for political momentum and positioning herself as a transformational leader in the Abe tradition. Read more: cutt.ly/ptYWImQo

Statement by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas @HardeepSPuri in Parliament on Measures Taken to Address Global Energy Supply Disruptions Arising from the Conflict in West Asia 👉I rise to inform the House of steps taken in response to the disruption to the global energy supply arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia. 👉The world has not faced a moment like this in modern energy history. Today is the 13th day since the passage through the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of world’s crude, 20% of world’s natural gas and 20% of the world’s LPG flows, was disrupted following the military operation between Iran, Israel and the US. For the first time in recorded history, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to commercial shipping. Despite India having no role in causing the conflict, like many countries, India has to navigate through its consequences 👉The contrast with how other nations are managing this crisis places India’s response in its sharpest relief. A country in our neighborhood has shut all schools for two weeks, moved government offices to a four-day work week, ordered 50 per cent of public employees to work from home, cut fuel allowances for official vehicles by half, and taken 60 per cent of government vehicles off the road 👉This country has experienced the largest single fuel price increase in its history, with petrol up approximately 20 per cent in a week. Another neighbor has closed universities early and brought forward the Eid-al-Fitr holiday to save fuel. Countries in SE Asia also have had to take energy rationing and conservation measures Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @PetroleumMin (1/4)

China Monitor reviews key developments—India-China strategic dialogue to evolving US-China trade dynamics, and advances in China’s Humanoid Robotics industry. Read: cutt.ly/WtT29sAY

From Prabowo’s Davos debut to Takaichi’s landslide and Washington’s strained alliances—East Asia Explorer maps a shifting balance of power. Read Now: cutt.ly/htTDA2S7

Today, the Delhi Policy Group & the Sasakawa Peace Foundation held a structured dialogue on the evolving global order and prospects for India-Japan cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Both sides discussed shared challenges & their role in advancing stability & prosperity in a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Suo Motu Statement by EAM @DrSJaishankar in #RajyaSabha on “The Situation in West Asia” At the very outset, Government had issued a statement on 28 February expressing its deep concern and urging all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and prioritize the safety of civilians. We believed and continue to believe that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues. It is also imperative that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in the region be respected. Read Full Statement: mea.gov.in/Speeches-State… @MEAIndia

A critical look at the US‑Israel war on Iran, the erosion of multilateralism, and India’s high‑level diplomacy. Read Now: cutt.ly/NtTgAf7K

Pakistan reels from TTP attacks & rising tensions with Afghanistan amid the West Asia crisis, while pivotal elections in Nepal and Bangladesh could determine South Asia’s future stability — a region at a turning point.🌏🔥 cutt.ly/EtRD6ca7

Spoke with my friend President Emmanuel Macron today. We discussed our shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in the region. @EmmanuelMacron

In the Sahel’s ongoing strategic recalibration, Russia is accelerating its inroads to capitalise on the power vacuum left behind. cutt.ly/8tRoeSat

The India-EU FTA runs deeper than trade. In an era of fragmentation and strategic uncertainty, it’s a bid to shape the rules of global commerce for years to come. We’re breaking it down in today's new pod. youtu.be/U-E1ByO-Mzw?si…