No reaction from India to Beijing’s role in Saudi-Iran deal is disquieting
1 year, 9 months ago

No reaction from India to Beijing’s role in Saudi-Iran deal is disquieting

The Hindu  

The Saudi-Iran agreement signed in Beijing on Friday, if successful, will have far-reaching impacts worldwide. While the agreement has been welcomed by the United Nations, France, Jordan and many West Asian countries, it is Disquieting for Delhi Though New Delhi has not formally reacted to the announcement so far, the fact that two close partners like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached a deal with Beijing’s influence is disquieting, given India’s current tensions with China, experts say. Strained U.S-Saudi ties While U.S.-Iran tensions are high given the recent breakdown in talks over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, more commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, the Beijing agreement also shows up the strain in Washington’s strain ties with Saudi Arabia. Despite U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Riyadh last year, Saudi Arabia refused to heed his request to cap oil prices by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries so as to reduce demand for Russian oil in the wake of the Ukraine conflict. Global peacemaker India will After the Saudi-Iran talks, China’s mediator and former FM Wang Yi said: “As a good-faith and reliable mediator, China has faithfully fulfilled its duties as the host”.

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NSA Ajit Doval meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, discusses borders issues
1 week ago

NSA Ajit Doval meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, discusses borders issues

India TV News  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a key meeting in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the management of peace and tranquillity along LAC and restoration of bilateral ties frozen for over four years. Doval and Yi - India and China Special Representatives for the border mechanism, discussed a roadmap to …

India and China reach six-point consensus to address border issues in key Beijing meet
1 week ago

India and China reach six-point consensus to address border issues in key Beijing meet

India TV News  

India-China talks: China and India reached a six-point consensus to address border issues during crucial talks between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to continue seeking a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable package solution to the boundary issue in accordance with the political guidelines agreed upon …

China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet
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1 week ago

China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet

India Today  

China has expressed its readiness to work with India "sincerely" as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for the 23rd round of the India-China Special Representatives talks. Ahead of the talks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters, "China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders …

India-China border talks: NSA Ajit Doval to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday
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1 week, 1 day ago

India-China border talks: NSA Ajit Doval to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday

Live Mint  

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on December 18 for a top-level meet to discuss the long-standing border dispute following disengagement of forces on the Line of Actual Control. "Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor and India's Special Representative on the India-China boundary question, will hold the 23rd meeting of the SRs in Beijing on …

India, China’s special representatives to meet in Beijing on December 18 to discuss bilateral ties
1 week, 1 day ago

India, China’s special representatives to meet in Beijing on December 18 to discuss bilateral ties

Firstpost  

India and China’s Special Representatives on border issues will meet in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss restoring bilateral relations, following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh India and China’s Special Representatives on border issues will meet in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss restoring bilateral relations, following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh. …

DC Edit | India & China seek further thaw in Rio amid G-20 din
1 month ago

DC Edit | India & China seek further thaw in Rio amid G-20 din

Deccan Chronicle  

Given the current state of the world, with its leaders divided in their support or opposition to the wars being fought and the question of who will fund the mitigation efforts on the climate crisis caused by global warming, it was understandable if the voices coming out of the annual G-20 summit were mixed, even muted. Overshadowed by the imminent …

Ready to improve ties with India based on pact between PM Modi, Xi Jinping: China
1 month, 1 week ago

Ready to improve ties with India based on pact between PM Modi, Xi Jinping: China

India Today  

China on Monday said it stands ready to deliver on important common understandings reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the recent BRICS summit, leading to a thaw in the relations frozen for over four years due to a military standoff in Eastern Ladakh. "Recently, President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Exclusive: Inside story of how India-China disengagement talks saw a breakthrough
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Inside story of how India-China disengagement talks saw a breakthrough

India Today  

India and China have completed disengagement at the two friction points of Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh and both sides have also begun coordinated patrolling. India Today TV exclusively accessed information from top government sources on how disengagement talks were held, and what prompted Beijing to agree to the same to end the four-year standoff between both countries. India …

India-China Ties Rejuvenated: Leaders Reassure of Continued Cooperation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-China Ties Rejuvenated: Leaders Reassure of Continued Cooperation

China Daily  

China and India have reached a milestone agreement on border issues following a meeting between their leaders. The meeting, held during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, signifies a return to bilateral cooperation between the two countries after a four-year border standoff. Both leaders emphasized the importance of their development partnerships and cooperation in all areas, including global governance …

India-China Relations: A Milestone Moment for Cooperation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-China Relations: A Milestone Moment for Cooperation

China Daily  

China and India have reached a milestone agreement on border issues, signaling a return to bilateral cooperation. The leaders met during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, and discussed maintaining important understandings, cooperation in all areas, and upholding their development opportunities and partnership status over the border dispute.

India-China Thaw: A Diplomatic Breakthrough with Significant Implications
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

India-China Thaw: A Diplomatic Breakthrough with Significant Implications

Firstpost  

The article discusses the recent developments in India-China relations and the potential for a thaw in ties between the two Asian giants. It highlights the recent agreement on 'patrolling arrangements' along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which could pave the way for a more stable and peaceful relationship between the two countries.

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown
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2 months ago

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown

India Today  

The Himalayan thaw sends shockwaves across the world, with India and China breaking their decades-long border standoff. Both sides have agreed to restore stability on the border, marking a significant shift in their relationship. The timing of the meeting is seen as apt, given the changing geopolitical landscape and the chaos in US domestic politics. The focus on economic cooperation …

India and China's Border Deal: A Message to the West?
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2 months ago

India and China's Border Deal: A Message to the West?

Al Jazeera  

India and China have revealed little about their deal at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. However, there are significant stakes at play, including investments, TikTok, and the future of their strategic partnership. The two sides met on the sidelines of the summit, their first full-fledged bilateral dialogue in five years, in an attempt to reset a long troubled relationship …

China and India Reach Important Common Understandings at BRICS Summit Meeting
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2 months ago

China and India Reach Important Common Understandings at BRICS Summit Meeting

Live Mint  

China and India reach important common understandings at the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan. The two leaders agree to strengthen communication and cooperation, enhance strategic mutual trust, properly handle differences, and bring bilateral relations back to the path of steady development as soon as possible.

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrol Deal
2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrol Deal

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reached an agreement on resuming patrolling near the friction points in eastern Ladakh. The two leaders also decided to resume Special Representative level talks to iron the vexed India-China boundary dispute. This agreement could have a significant impact on bilateral relations, as it could lead to increased investment and trade …

India-China Border Deal: A Long-Overdue Resolution
2 months ago

India-China Border Deal: A Long-Overdue Resolution

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping will hold first bilateral talks in five years on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia. Both countries reached an agreement to resume border patrolling operations along LAC following the disengagement process along the disputed areas.

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling, a Step Towards Normalization
2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling, a Step Towards Normalization

China Daily  

Bilateral relations between China and India have reached a new low point, with a focus on resolving their border dispute. Despite the Indian government imposing bans on hundreds of Chinese apps and restricting Chinese investments, Sino-Indian trade has continued to grow. The two sides have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along their disputed border, marking a major step towards …

India says it has reached a deal with China to ease four-year crisis at disputed border
2 months ago

India says it has reached a deal with China to ease four-year crisis at disputed border

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and China have reached …

India, China Agree To Work On LAC Disengagement, Improve Bilateral Ties
3 months, 1 week ago

India, China Agree To Work On LAC Disengagement, Improve Bilateral Ties

News 18  

Highlighting that troops have disengaged at four places in Eastern Ladakh, including Galwan Valley, the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday said India and China have agreed during their meeting in Russia to work together to create conditions for the improvement of bilateral relations. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks on the sidelines of …

‘Redouble Efforts For Complete Disengagement’: NSA Doval Holds Talks With China's Wang on LAC Stand-off
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Redouble Efforts For Complete Disengagement’: NSA Doval Holds Talks With China's Wang on LAC Stand-off

News 18  

India and China on Thursday agreed to work with “urgency” and “redouble” their efforts to achieve complete disengagement in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh as NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks in the Russian city of St Petersburg with a focus on finding an early resolution to the dragging border standoff. The MEA said …

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Delhi visit: India-UAE ties scaling new heights
3 months, 1 week ago

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Delhi visit: India-UAE ties scaling new heights

Firstpost  

The growing partnership between India and the UAE envisages a great ray of hope and robust optimism against the background of an increasingly complex and conflict-stressed global geopolitics The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited India on 9-10 September 2024 for a two-day visit. The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi …

Hurdles in India’s efforts to drive world diplomacy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurdles in India’s efforts to drive world diplomacy

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin has made an important statement. This is the same Moscow that in 1971 had welcomed Indira Gandhi, the then PM of India, when she went seeking Russia’s help after being humiliated by US president Richard Nixon. From the time Modi rose to power in 2014, he has made extensive efforts to define India’s role in the …

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before

Firstpost  

There is hardly any clarity on what China wants — whether Beijing aims to amicably settle the boundary issues and make further progress in trade and cultural ties or if it seeks to encroach on India’s territory On April 10, 2024, amidst the high-pitched and polarising campaign for the upcoming national elections in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a …

Bangladesh's Shift Towards China and Pakistan: New Challenges for India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's Shift Towards China and Pakistan: New Challenges for India

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The eventual formation of a pro-Pakistan and pro-China government comprising the anti-India Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami in Dhaka appears to be a foregone conclusion and will be the latest in a series of challenges to confront New Delhi in the neighbourhood. In an attempt to keep pace with the enormously superior Chinese financial muscle, New Delhi, especially …

Hopeful India, China will be able to restore peace at borders through bilateral engagement: PM
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hopeful India, China will be able to restore peace at borders through bilateral engagement: PM

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Asserting that stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for the entire region and the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed hope that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, the two countries will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquility at their borders. "I hope and …

India, China exchange views on complete disengagement, resolving remaining issues along LAC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India, China exchange views on complete disengagement, resolving remaining issues along LAC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid a lingering border row in eastern Ladakh, top diplomats of India and China held a fresh round of talks and both sides agreed to "maintain regular contact" through diplomatic and military channels, with no indication of any breakthrough. Both sides had an in-depth exchange of views on how to achieve "complete disengagement" and resolve the remaining issues …

China, Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals in pivot from India
11 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals in pivot from India

Al Jazeera  

Maldives’ new president makes first state visit to Beijing as China and India vie for influence in Indian Ocean nation. In talks with Xi, Muizzu “expressed gratitude for China’s significant role in the Maldives’ economic success … and infrastructure development,” read a statement from his office. “Under the new circumstances, China-Maldives relations face a historic opportunity to build on past …

Dragon diplomacy: Has China undermined the India-Bhutan relationship?
1 year, 1 month ago

Dragon diplomacy: Has China undermined the India-Bhutan relationship?

Firstpost  

It is up to Bhutan to maintain the traditionally close relationship with India for its own sake When the King of Bhutan state visits India for eight long days, family and official entourage in tow, you can surmise something is amiss in the traditionally warm relationship. The status quo has been threatened by 25 rounds of border talks between China …

India Maintaining a Fine Balance in West Asia - News18
1 year, 1 month ago

India Maintaining a Fine Balance in West Asia - News18

News 18  

A country’s foreign policy has to reflect the change in its external relations and international developments. In that background, Prime Minister Modi wanted to extend India’s solidarity with Israel following the horrific terrorist attacks against its civilian population on October 7. The geopolitical context of India’s deep support for Palestine was the Cold War, the nonaligned movement, India’s difficult ties …

Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’
1 year, 2 months ago

Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’

The Hindu  

Bhutan and China held their 25th round of boundary talks, that have been held up since the last round in 2016, even as Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, with both sides saying they want a deal on demarcating the boundaries “soon”. The boundary talks were led by Dr. Dorji, Minister for …

DC Edit | Good Saudi ties to help India
1 year, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Good Saudi ties to help India

Deccan Chronicle  

The Crown Prince who is its Prime Minister as well the prime mover of modernisation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was not letting out a secret when he said that there had been no disagreement in the history of India-Saudi Arabia relations. The strong historical ties received a healthy boost with Mohamed bin Salman, staying back after the G-20 …

Saudi Arabia one of India's most important strategic partners: PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia one of India's most important strategic partners: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Two days after the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Saudi Arabia as “one of the most important strategic partners of India”. The exchange between the two sides took place during the state visit of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia when they agreed to set up a joint task …

Opinion: Saudi Crown Prince's post-G20 summit stay can open new vistas in bilateral ties
1 year, 3 months ago

Opinion: Saudi Crown Prince's post-G20 summit stay can open new vistas in bilateral ties

India Today  

The fact that the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, is staying in India on an official bilateral visit after the G20 summit affirms the deep bilateral ties that exist between the two neighbours linked by the Arabian Sea. Saudi Arabia took the lead in pursuing a “strategic partnership” with India on the basis of …

Trade is at the heart of the India-UAE relations
1 year, 3 months ago

Trade is at the heart of the India-UAE relations

Hindustan Times  

Later this week, New Delhi will host the most significant global forum in its history. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photograph during an official visit reception at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 15, 2023. In 2017, the UAE-India relationship was formally elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic …

Despite Xi’s decision not to attend G20 in India, China says bilateral ties are ‘generally stable’
1 year, 3 months ago

Despite Xi’s decision not to attend G20 in India, China says bilateral ties are ‘generally stable’

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Despite Chinese President Xi Jinping’s decision not to attend this week’s Group of 20 summit in India, Beijing says that relations between the two nuclear-armed Asian giants remain “generally stable.” China announced on Monday that Premier Li Qiang, who took office just this spring, would represent China at the Sept. 9-10 meeting in New Delhi. Relations between China …

India, China Disagree on Who Sought Bilateral Meet
1 year, 3 months ago

India, China Disagree on Who Sought Bilateral Meet

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: China claimed that a "candid and in-depth exchange of views" on the border situation and Sino-Indian relations occurred between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Brics Summit in Johannesburg. Foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra had earlier told reporters in Johannesburg late on Thursday evening that after their conversation, Modi and Xi had "agreed to …

China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang
1 year, 4 months ago

China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang

Al Jazeera  

Beijing’s top diplomat lauds improving ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, calls for full resumption of Tehran nuclear deal. China’s top diplomat has said that a Chinese-mediated detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia was driving a “wave of reconciliation” in the Middle East and pledged to firmly support Tehran on “issues concerning core interests”. Wang told Amir-Abdollahian that Beijing appreciated …

DC Edit | Face up to obdurate China
1 year, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Face up to obdurate China

Deccan Chronicle  

Given China’s obstinacy in insisting on separating the border issue from the rest of the ties with India, it came as no surprise that the talks ended in a stalemate. Any chance of disengagement in points along LAC at places like Depsang and Demchok will remain frozen so long as China stays stubborn about not giving an inch on the …

After China Issues Statement, India Too Says Modi And Xi Had A Meeting In Bali In Nov 2022
1 year, 4 months ago

After China Issues Statement, India Too Says Modi And Xi Had A Meeting In Bali In Nov 2022

ABP News  

New Delhi: The government has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping did discuss the need to “stabilise” bilateral ties between India and China when they met face-to-face in Bali, Indonesia, in November 2022 on the margins of the G20 Summit. “Prime Minister and President Xi Jinping at the conclusion of that dinner hosted by the Indonesian …

How China's Xi Is Using Bhutan To Corner India | India’s World Ep#1
1 year, 4 months ago

How China's Xi Is Using Bhutan To Corner India | India’s World Ep#1

Hindustan Times  

How China's Xi Is Using Bhutan To Corner India | India’s World Ep#1 China is back to its old tricks. However, the real motive behind China’s outreach is a sinister attempt to corner India in its own backyard. #China #Doklam #Bhutan #ChinaBhutanTies #IndiaVsChina #ChinaPLA #Galwan #chinaarmy Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India …

NSA Doval Meets Top Chinese Official Wang Yi, Seeks LAC Resolution Ahead Of G20 Summit
1 year, 5 months ago

NSA Doval Meets Top Chinese Official Wang Yi, Seeks LAC Resolution Ahead Of G20 Summit

ABP News  

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Monday met Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, in Johannesburg, South Africa to seek a resolution to the ongoing border standoff ahead of the G20 Summit that New Delhi will be hosting. According to the Chinese government’s official readout, Doval …

PM Modi's US visit not about leveraging India to be 'counterweight' to China: Biden
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi's US visit not about leveraging India to be 'counterweight' to China: Biden

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US was not about leveraging India to be a "counterweight" to China but to deepen ties, including defence cooperation, between the largest democracies of the world, a top White House official has said. In his address to the joint meeting of the US Congress for a second time on Thursday, Modi said the …

A ‘middle kingdom’ dawns on India’s west
1 year, 7 months ago

A ‘middle kingdom’ dawns on India’s west

The Hindu  

The 32nd Arab League Summit held in Jeddah was unique in multiple ways. The Saudi angle These subtle nuances would hint at the emergence of Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the main arbiter of the Arab world’s agenda for the foreseeable future. During the months of the run-up to this summit, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …

Keeping China In Mind, NSA Doval Teams Up With Saudi Arabia, UAE & US For Role In Middle-East
1 year, 7 months ago

Keeping China In Mind, NSA Doval Teams Up With Saudi Arabia, UAE & US For Role In Middle-East

ABP News  

New Delhi: India is now aggressively seeking a greater strategic role for itself in the Middle East along with Saudi Arabia, UAE and the US even as New Delhi is watching with “concern” the increasing influence of Beijing in that region, ABP Live has learnt. The White House said Sunday’s meeting was conducted to “advance their shared vision of a …

India tells China focus is on resolving border row
1 year, 7 months ago

India tells China focus is on resolving border row

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari landed in Panaji, Goa, on Thursday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation foreign ministers’ meeting that will take place Friday, and said he was happy to represent his country at the forthcoming meeting and would attend a dinner for the SCO foreign ministers being hosted by external affairs minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday …

US gives a ‘free pass’ to India as worry over China rivalry deepens
1 year, 7 months ago

US gives a ‘free pass’ to India as worry over China rivalry deepens

Live Mint  

The Biden administration has decided to remain publicly quiet on India’s democratic backsliding, according to senior US officials, as the US intensifies efforts to keep New Delhi on its side in the rivalry with China. While Biden might press Modi to take a more explicit stance on Ukraine, one US official said it’s doubtful New Delhi would publicly rebuke Russia, …

The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
1 year, 8 months ago

The Broader Context Behind China’s Mediation Between Iran and Saudi Arabia

The Diplomat  

The March 10 agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic and economic ties is the latest development in the geopolitical shifts in the Gulf region that have been taking shape since January 2021. Mediating a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia fits China’s broader strategy and interests in the Persian Gulf. While economic relations are unequivocally unbalanced in …

The View from India | What’s Mohammed bin Salman up to?
1 year, 8 months ago

The View from India | What’s Mohammed bin Salman up to?

The Hindu  

When Saudi Arabia and Iran announced an agreement last month to reestablish diplomatic relations under China’s mediation, many were surprised and sceptical. Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince and de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, who tried to expand the kingdom’s influence in the region through conflicts and coercion, appears to have changed his foreign policy course and adopted aggressive …

The View from India | Two West Asias
1 year, 8 months ago

The View from India | Two West Asias

The Hindu  

West Asia, a region which, with its immense hydrocarbon resources, remains critical for the economic security of several powers, including India and China, is witnessing rapid changes in recent weeks. Releasing a list of the 11 places along with a map that shows parts of Arunachal Pradesh instead as inside the southern Tibetan region, that China refers to as Zangnan, …

What do Russia-China and Saudi-Iran deals mean for India? - The Hindu
1 year, 8 months ago

What do Russia-China and Saudi-Iran deals mean for India? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The year ahead | What do Russia-China and Saudi-Iran deals mean for India? Neither Russia, China, US or India are signatories to the ICC, so this may not make a difference, but it could impact Putin’s future travel. Their joint statement, released at a joint press appearance in Moscow said: - China and Russia stand behind their No-limits partnership, announced …

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