Tag: Foreign policy
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A Changing World~II
Russia will not win, and Ukraine cannot lose. Germany, caught in a crisis not of its own making, has to find a way to regain stability and order and of course economic growth
December 25, 2022 -
“So called golden era is over”: UK PM Rishi Sunak on Foreign Policy approach to China
Sunak said, "We are taking a long-term view on China strengthening our resilience and protecting our economic security," and added that the UK cannot simply ignore China's global significance.
November 29, 2022 -
Diplomatic test
What is of concern in diplomatic circles, however, are the flashpoint issues which could end up making the G20 presidency a poisoned chalice for India.
August 28, 2022 -
External Challenges
The power of these China-made institutions is alarming; the Bertelsmann Transformation Index 2020 notes that many AIIB projects challenge US global and Japanese regional leadership roles.
August 28, 2022 -
Inter-faith harmony is crucial
The foreign policy crisis that has arisen due to inflammatory statements will hopefully pass sooner rather than later. For a short while, voluntary restraint on giving many more examples of such harmful, injurious statements may be advisable as a part of damage control.
June 12, 2022 -
Foreign policy needs a domestic boost
In the middle of several problems, an encouraging and reassuring sign of recent times is that India’s foreign policy has held its ground in the middle of mounting pressures from various sides, at times even earning unexpected praise from traditional rivals and critics.
May 20, 2022 -
Back on track
Getting India-Nepal ties back on an even keel is perhaps the most urgent task for the Indian foreign policy establishment in the neighbourhood.
May 20, 2022 -
India’s balanced approach will offer a viable template
India’s approach to the Ukraine crisis being equidistant, independent, and balanced came under scrutiny within the country and outside.
May 18, 2022 -
Pakistan’s neutrality
“We are friends with Russia and we are also friends with America. We are friends with China and with Europe. We are not in any camp." On March 2, Pakistan along with 34 other countries had abstained from voting on the United Nations’ resolution that condemned the “Russian aggression against Ukraine”.
March 10, 2022 -
Permanent Interests
A neighbourhood first policy would definitely help; we may start by providing food and vaccine aid to countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal and even Pakistan, which are facing grave food and vaccine shortages. We can restore friendly relations with our neighbours, at no extra cost, by toning down our rhetoric and not letting domestic compulsions affect foreign relations and most importantly, by treating smaller countries properly
September 30, 2021 -
‘Indian moves excessively cautious’
At a time when the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan will profoundly affect the geopolitics of the region, the former Foreign Secretary of India, Krishnan Srinivasan speaks to Soumyadip Mullick on what policy India must adopt now to tackle the Afghan dilemma.
September 10, 2021 -
Nepal’s equidistance policy unrealistic
Diplomatic assignment in India is particularly challenging both diplomatically and personally.
June 26, 2021 -
Blinken first
A foreign policy veteran despite his relatively young age, he has held key positions over three decades and helped lead US diplomatic efforts in the fight against ISIS, the re-balance in Asia, and the global refugee crisis. Already, recent interviews of Blinken ~ considered to be “Biden’s alter-ego” ~ are being dissected by the Indian foreign policy establishment and his utterances seen as positive for bilateral ties.
November 27, 2020 -
Poll ramifications for Asia and the world
While many world leaders would prefer former Vice President Joe Biden to win, President Donald Trump is undeterred and even buoyed that many foreign heads of state and policymakers oppose his “America First” policy.
November 4, 2020 -
Why China won’t let India rise peacefully
At the turn of the century China joined WTO which further expedited its economic growth. However, all this while its Communist Party of China (CPC)-led political system remained intact
September 23, 2020 -
‘Ask analysts’: Foreign minister Jaishankar ‘schools’ Rahul Gandhi on India’s foreign policy
Jaishankar's no-holds-barred attack on Gandhi came after the former Congress chief, in a video message posted on Twitter on Friday, once again slammed the Narendra Modi government over the face-off with China in Ladakh.
July 18, 2020 -
US report says China ‘stepped up aggressive policy’ towards India under Xi
After Xi assumed power in 2012, there was a significant increase in clashes.
July 3, 2020