Trump talk: Terrorists will not escape US justice, economic decay over
In his third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on January 4, US President Donald Trump highlighted staggering results from the “great American comeback” quest that his administration promised three years ago.The maverick American leader claimed there are more jobs and incomes today, the crime and poverty rates have fallen, […]
China reports new coronavirus cases, Xi calls for cutting red tape
Chairing a meeting of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on January 3, President Xi Jinping called for resolute actions in containing the spread of coronavirus, stressing that its outcome directly affects the country’s health, economy, and stability. Urging strict enforcement of orders and prohibitions, the General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee […]
New Foreign Secretary bats for diplomacy responsive to a new India
Veteran diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla took charge as India’s Foreign Secretary on January 29, 2020, and struck an optimistic note for “a dynamic and responsive diplomacy, one that is alive to the requirements of a new India.” In a media statement after assuming charge as Foreign Secretary, Mr Shringla, who served as India’s ambassador to […]
India, Brazil take leap of faith, launch action plan to bolster strategic ties
Bridging continental distance with a leap of strategic imagination, India and Brazil, the Latin American giant, scripted a new chapter in their multifaceted ties by launching a plan of action to provide more heft to their strategic partnership and signing 15 agreements straddling diverse areas, including trade, energy and innovation. On a sunny wintry afternoon […]
Jair Bolsonaro’s Visit: Transforming India-Brazil Ties
Thousands of miles away, but united by shared values and global aspirations, India and Brazil, the Latin American powerhouse, are set to take their multi-faceted ties to new heights during the January 24-27 state visit of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to New Delhi. In a gesture reserved for only special friends of India, Prime Minister […]
Defining the ‘India Way’ in global relations, the Jaishankar way
Is there an “India Way” in a rapidly shifting world order, beset by myriad contradictions and power play? Can India be a voice of moderation and balance in a world where hysteria and excess are becoming then new normal? Well, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar certainly thinks so. Shaper, not abstainer Raising the bar […]
Why 2020 is important for India-Russia ties
India and Russia are set to raise the bar for their time-tested strategic partnership this year with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to visit Russia many times, which will unveil next steps in bolstering this multi-faceted relationship. Lavrov’s Visit The diplomatic calendar for India-Russia relations kicks off next week as Russia’s long-standing Foreign Minister Sergei […]
Why India has high stakes in US-Iran standoff
India’s high stakes in the aggravating US-Iran standoff following the assassination of a top Iranian military commander by a US drone strike have been underlined by proactive diplomacy on New Delhi’s part. A day after the killing of Major General Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad at the behest of US President Donald Trump, India promptly called […]
PM Modi showcases Neighbours First mantra in New Year diplomacy
The New Year has begun for Indian diplomacy with “Neighbourhood First” mantra in the spotlight as Prime Minister Narendra Modi heralded 2020 with separate telephone calls to the leaders of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives. Not surprisingly, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan did not get the New Year call from the Indian […]
Boundary Talks: India & China think strategic, focus on additional CBMs
Taking a strategic view of their complex relationship, India and China agreed to finalise border-related Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) and expedite setting up of a hotline between their militaries at the 22nd round of boundary talks. The 22nd meeting between Chinese and Indian Special Representatives on boundary issues in New Delhi on December 21 took […]