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Dr. Nyíri Pál is Professor at the Institute of Global Studies, Budapest University of Economics (Corvinus) and Professor of Global History from an Anthropological Perspective at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. His research focuses on the international mobility of Chinese elites, offering useful insights into China’s changing role in an interconnected world. In an exclusive email interview with The Statecraft Institute (TSI), Professor Nyíri Pál discusses the dynamic changes happening in Chinese migration, transnational business, digital nationalism and statecraft in an interconnected but fragmented world.

The 2026 BRICS New Delhi summit exposed deep divisions, as Iran-UAE tensions over the Israel-Iran conflict flared. While rapid expansion has increased the group’s geopolitical weight, it has fractured unity—turning a development platform into a fragmented diplomatic arena where India must balance rivalries.

Egypt, China, and India prioritise energy security amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Egypt acts as a defensive shield with diplomatic efforts and the SUMED pipeline. China pursues cautious diplomacy and economic alternatives, while India secures routes through strategic partnerships and diplomatic engagement.

बंगाल की खाड़ी में नया शक्ति-संतुलन उभर रहा है। अमेरिका-बांग्लादेश सैन्य एवं व्यापारिक समझौता हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र की भू-राजनीति को नए सिरे से परिभाषित करेगा तथा भारत के लिए अवसरों के साथ-साथ चुनौतियाँ भी उत्पन्न करेगा।

Pakistan-sponsored narco-terrorism along India’s western borders is a serious security concern. Technological advancements, particularly the use of Chinese drones, have enabled the smuggling of drugs along with small arms, posing a persistent challenge that Indian security forces continue to counter effectively.