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India’s Strategic Moves This Week: Terror Wins, Trade Talks & Neighbourhood Diplomacy

 As the geopolitical climate in South Asia continues to evolve, India is stepping up with calculated, assertive moves on multiple fronts—from battling terrorism to strengthening trade partnerships and stabilizing regional ties.

 A Major Anti-Terror Win: U.S. Declares TRF a Global Terrorist Group

In a big diplomatic win, the United States officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF)—a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy—as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This comes days after the TRF claimed responsibility for a brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the move, calling it a sign of “zero tolerance for terrorism” and a reflection of deepening Indo–U.S. counterterror cooperation.

"This is not just a signal to TRF, but to all state-sponsored terror outfits hiding behind new names," said a senior MEA official.

 PM Modi to Visit UK on July 23 for FTA Signing

Next week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom to finalize the long-awaited India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Apart from trade, the visit will include discussions on cybersecurity, strategic defense, and climate partnerships.

If successful, this agreement could:

  • Boost Indian exports by 20%

  • Create new avenues for Indian tech and pharma

  • Tighten India–UK military collaboration in the Indo-Pacific

 Rebooting Ties with Bangladesh: A Regional Reset?

Amid rising influence of China in South Asia, India is being urged to repair its strained relationship with Bangladesh. A column in Deccan Chronicle emphasized how historical allies are drifting apart due to water-sharing issues and border tensions.


India is now focusing on people-centric diplomacy, offering cultural exchanges, border development, and economic aid to rebuild trust with Dhaka.

Final Thoughts

India is playing smart on the global chessboard—confronting terrorism, expanding economic reach, and managing its backyard. These moves aren’t just headlines—they’re the blueprint for India’s vision of being a responsible, strategic power in a multipolar world.

The coming week could be a turning point in trade, diplomacy, and regional security.


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