BRICS@15 summit: Modi calls for making BRICS more result-oriented
By Shweta Aggarwal Setting the tone for the future of the five-nation grouping of emerging powers, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for making the BRICS more result-oriented in the next 15 years as the leaders of five countries adopted a landmark Counter-Terrorism Action Plan. “The BRICS platform has witnessed several achievements in the […]
13th Summit: Taliban test for BRICS solidarity
Amid the continuing border standoff between India and China and the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually host the 13th BRICS summit that will test BRICS unity and solidarity in the face of common challenges. Dealing with the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has brought to the fore divergences between the Big Three of […]
India, Russia deepen Far-East connect ahead of Putin’s visit
Imparting a fresh impetus to India’s “Act Far-East” policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for marrying Indian talent with resources of Russia’s Far-East region and highlighted robust partnership between the two countries in forging an energy and trade bridge. Addressing the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) virtually on September 3, Mr […]
India mobilises EU on Taliban, Modi speaks to Michel
India has stepped up the process for forging closer coordination with European democracies on the uncertain situation in Afghanistan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussing the latest situation in the Taliban-ruled country with European Council president Charles Michel. In the telephonic conversation on August 31, PM Modi and Mr Michel underscored their commitment to strengthen […]
India should not be in hurry to recognise Taliban, say diplomats and experts
Cautioning New Delhi to wait and watch while engaging with the Taliban, foreign policy experts have said India’s strategy in Afghanistan should be to wait and watch developments in Afghanistan before deciding on the tricky issue of recognition of the new regime. “The Indian strategy will have to necessarily unfold as the situation evolves. We […]
Taliban Takeover: What It Means for Afghanistan, India and the World
When: Tuesday, August 24; 6-7.30 pm The webinar will feature eminent speakers, comprising diplomats and experts with years of dealing with and studying Afghanistan. The speakers include Amb. Jayant Prasad, India’s former ambassador to Afghanistan; Shakti Sinha, Honorary Director, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Policy Research and International Studies; Amb. T.C.A. Raghavan, India’s former High […]
Webinar to decode Taliban Takeover and implications for India & World
By Shweta Aggarwal The sudden capture of Kabul by the Taliban on August 15 and the ensuing chaos has triggered anxiety about the future of Afghanistan and its implications for India, the region and the world. Against this backdrop, India Writes Network and India & The World magazine are organising a webinar with eminent diplomats […]
India asks Pakistan, Taliban not to provide state hospitality to terrorists
By Shweta Aggarwal In a strong message to Afghanistan’s new rulers and Pakistan, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asked them not to provide state hospitality to terrorists and urged the to not “take a selective, tactical or complacent view” of terrorism.” Chairing the UN Security Council meeting, Mr Jaishankar invoked Covid-19 virus to make […]
No time for geopolitical games, Indians’ safety comes first
By Shweta Aggarwal Amid continuing volatility and precarious security situation in the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, the overarching priority of India will be to ensure safe return of all Indians stranded in the war-torn country. “At the moment, we are – like everybody else – very carefully following developments in Afghanistan. I think our focus is on […]
Full Circle: Taliban takeover in Kabul, Islamic Emirate on the way
The Taliban militia entered Kabul in a triumphal march on a black Sunday, and look set to proclaim the Islamic Emirate, the self-same regime which was dislodged by the US-led forces two decades ago. It’s a crowning irony, as on September 11 this year, the 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks the Taliban will be ruling […]