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 […]
India@75: Modi promises to make India great, with “sabka prayas”
Sporting an exuberantly coloured turban, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled his inspiring vision of making India great on the 75th anniversary of country’s independence that pivoted around creating world-class infrastructure and equitable prosperity. “It is essential to fully utilise the capabilities of India to take it to new heights in the 21st century. For this, […]
A Blueprint for India’s Strategy in Afghanistan
India must stay the course in Afghanistan, despite short-term difficulties. While the composition of the future political setup is unclear, one cannot rule out the sudden collapse of the government in Kabul. To offset any problems in the future and secure its interests, India must deepen its engagement with all Afghan groups and not side […]
India’s Time is Here: PM Modi
(Poem recited by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India’s 75th Independence Day) यही समय है, सही समय है, भारत का अनमोल समय है। असंख्य भुजाओं की शक्ति है, हर तरफ़ देश की भक्ति है, तुम उठो तिरंगा लहरा दो, भारत के भाग्य को फहरा दो: यही समय है, सही समय है, भारत का अनमोल […]
Tony Abbot’s Delhi Mission: Revitalizing India-Australia CECA & Economic Ties
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s special trade envoy, former prime minister Tony Abbot, was in India from August 2-6. The primary aim was to revitalize the discussions of the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) talks which have been stalled since 2015 after nine rounds, ostensibly due to the RCEP negotiations. During his action-packed visit […]
Modi chairs UNSC meet, unveils 5-point maritime security framework
In a unique diplomatic exercise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security and underscored the urgent need for jointly fighting maritime threats such as piracy and terrorism. Calling oceans “lifeline of international trade and the key to the planet’s future,” PM Modi drew attention of the […]
India in UNSC: A unique opportunity to showcase India’s Security Council ambition
In the backdrop of a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic and flux in geopolitical hotspots, India, an emerging power and a voice of moderation, has assumed the monthly presidency of the UN Security Council, with the overarching agenda of fast-tracking reform of global governance institutions. In its August presidency of the UNSC, India will focus […]