India gets a reprieve in Sri Lanka & Maldives
6 years ago

India gets a reprieve in Sri Lanka & Maldives

Deccan Chronicle  

It is time once again for smiles and handshakes. The new Maldivian President, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who won a somewhat unanticipated election victory this October, was in New Delhi this week, calling India the “closest friend” of his country. President Solih’s New Delhi visit and pronouncements marks a radical shift in the decidedly pro-Beijing policy adopted by his predecessor, the rabidly anti-Indian strongman Abdulla Yameen. India openly welcomed the reinstatement of Mr Wickremesinghe, and its external affairs ministry spokesman added: “We are confident that India-Sri Lanka relations will continue to move on an upward trajectory.” Mr Rajapaksa, it will be recalled, had made some major concessions to Beijing and had ended up indebting his country, compelling Colombo to lease out its Hambantota port to China. While it must comply to a degree with Beijing’s rigid demands to avert military pressure on its borders, New Delhi must simultaneously, even brazenly, pursue a politico-economic-military alliance with Tokyo.

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Reconverting the ‘IOR pond’ into India’s traditional sphere of influence
3 days, 19 hours ago

Reconverting the ‘IOR pond’ into India’s traditional sphere of influence

Firstpost  

India has to ensure that not only an adversarial China but also a friendly US limit its geopolitical outreach and military presence in the Indian Ocean Region India will have to ensure that the presence and/or dominance of friendly powers does not interfere with its own revived national pride in projecting the shared IOR as New Delhi’s ‘traditional sphere of …

India-Maldives relations back on track? New Delhi to boost island nation’s defence preparedness
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1 week ago

India-Maldives relations back on track? New Delhi to boost island nation’s defence preparedness

Live Mint  

Months after relations between India and the Maldives soured, New Delhi conveyed to the island nation its readiness to support it in boosting its defence preparedness. The development comes as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosts his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon for wide-ranging talks focusing on maritime security cooperation. Maumoon's visit to India comes nearly eight months after New Delhi …

India will continue to support Maldives defence needs: Rajnath assures Maumoon during high-level talks
1 week, 1 day ago

India will continue to support Maldives defence needs: Rajnath assures Maumoon during high-level talks

India TV News  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon on Wednesday in the national capital, where he reiterated India's unconditional support to Male in its development projects and supply of defence equipment. Image Source : PTIMaldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon inspects a Guard of Honour upon his arrival, in New Delhi …

India pledges continued support to Maldives at meeting with visiting minister
1 week, 5 days ago

India pledges continued support to Maldives at meeting with visiting minister

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday pledged its continued support for the Maldives as the Indian Ocean archipelago grapples with economic issues, signalling a growing thaw in bilateral relations that went through a rough patch last year. Jaishankar said there had been some important and positive developments since Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to India last October At a meeting with …

DC Edit | 2024: Watershed year for Indian diplomacy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

DC Edit | 2024: Watershed year for Indian diplomacy

Deccan Chronicle  

The mandarins of the external affairs ministry can pat themselves on the back for a successful year of dialogue and diplomacy with various countries and at international forums. As if to indicate where the diplomatic push came from, President Xi Jinping had shepherded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a photo opportunity after their meeting in Kazan, Russia on October 23 …

A book that explains diplomatic ties as live-in relationships
1 month, 1 week ago

A book that explains diplomatic ties as live-in relationships

Live Mint  

Sreeram Chaulia’s Friends: India’s Closest Strategic Partners brings together not only the doctrines at play but also the variegated dynamics of seven of India’s valuable friends to illuminate the opportunities and challenges facing India as a rising power. View Full Image Friends: India’s Closest Strategic Partners, by Sreeram Chaulia, Rupa Publications, 304 pages, ₹ 795. Still, given recent crosscurrents, India …

How maritime trade has become a tool of diplomacy and deterrence
1 month, 1 week ago

How maritime trade has become a tool of diplomacy and deterrence

Firstpost  

As the geopolitical landscape shifts, particularly in contested waters such as the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, the role of navies as guardians of trade and deterrents of conflict is being redefined The Indian Ocean is a pivotal geopolitical nexus, serving as a bridge between the East and the West and a vital conduit for global trade and …

Maldivian President’s India Visit: From ‘India Out’ to ‘India in’?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maldivian President’s India Visit: From ‘India Out’ to ‘India in’?

The Diplomat  

In the world of small island nations, political slogans can make great waves – but they can also drown in the undercurrent of economic necessity and regional power plays. As part of this newly strengthened relationship, India has provided emergency financial assistance to help Maldives address its pressing economic challenges by issuing $100 million in treasury bills, alongside extending it …

Time to reset the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Time to reset the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

Hindustan Times  

Launched in 2019 at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit in Bangkok, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative appeared to hold promise as India’s guiding framework to strengthen its role and enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The IPOI, envisaged as a critical vista for enhancing cooperation and collaboration among like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific, was framed on seven key pillars: maritime ecology; …

The Evolution of U.S.-India Relations: From Scepticism to Strategic Alliance
2 months, 1 week ago

The Evolution of U.S.-India Relations: From Scepticism to Strategic Alliance

India Today  

The article explores the evolution of U.S.-India relations over the decades, highlighting the shifting approaches of presidents and the impact of historical events on the bilateral partnership. From Clinton's strategic engagement to Bush's nuclear landmark agreement, the relationship has undergone significant transformations. Obama's outreach and Carter's cautious approach have shaped the current dynamic, with both nations acknowledging their shared values …

A new chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A new chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations

Hindustan Times  

The Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s victory and ascension to the presidency marks a significant shift in Sri Lanka’s political landscape, with effects on its relations with India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to President Dissanayake on his electoral victory, highlighting Sri Lanka's vital role in India's Neighbourhood First policy and the Security and Growth for All in the Region …

With an eye on Indo-Pacific, Germany seeks greater defence ties with India
4 months ago

With an eye on Indo-Pacific, Germany seeks greater defence ties with India

The Hindu  

In mid-August, India witnessed one of the most extensive multilateral air exercises hosted by the Indian Air Force called Tarang Shakti. During the Indo-German intergovernmental consultations in 2019, the two countries decided to further deepen bilateral defence ties, with Germany working towards facilitating the export of military equipment with India. To be frank, Germany just woke up, as compared to …

India, Maldives hold defence dialogue focusing on Indian Ocean
4 months, 1 week ago

India, Maldives hold defence dialogue focusing on Indian Ocean

The Hindu  

India and the Maldives on Friday held a fresh round of "productive" defence dialogue with a focus on the situation in the Indian Ocean and ways to expedite implementation of ongoing defence projects. The defence dialogue in Delhi took place nearly a month after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid a three-day visit to the Maldives, in the first high-level …

Colombo Security Conclave: Amid growing Chinese challenge, India renews its commitment to regional security
4 months, 1 week ago

Colombo Security Conclave: Amid growing Chinese challenge, India renews its commitment to regional security

Firstpost  

In view of the rising challenges in the Indian Ocean region, it is only obvious that cooperation with other friendly countries as part of initiatives like the Colombo Security Conclave should increase Rising powers often seek a wider canvas to project their influence and the same is proving to be true for India as well. Here the neighbourhood doesn’t only …

Maldives key partner for India in Indian Ocean region: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
5 months ago

Maldives key partner for India in Indian Ocean region: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

The Hindu  

The Maldives is a key partner for India in the Indian Ocean region and the two nations aspire to turn their cooperation into a modern partnership, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday. “India has partnered with the government of Maldives on the Addu Reclamation and Shore Protection project to find a sustainable way to develop it as a …

Maldives' main Opposition party welcomes recalibration of India policy by Muizzu-led govt
5 months ago

Maldives' main Opposition party welcomes recalibration of India policy by Muizzu-led govt

The Hindu  

The main Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has welcomed the recalibration of the India policy by President Mohammad Muizzu-led government and said that the Maldives is confident that India will always be the first to assist it in times of emergency. Mr. Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to Maldives to reset the bilateral relationship, the first high-level trip from …

South Korea’s evolving Indian Ocean Region policy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea’s evolving Indian Ocean Region policy

Hindustan Times  

South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy, released in December 2022, highlights the country’s willingness to engage with the Indo-Pacific concept, shedding the ambiguity of the earlier stance under president Yoon Suk Yeol’s predecessor. This policy step-up recognises emerging geopolitical trends that require South Korea to engage with new territories previously overlooked in its strategic radar, such as the Indian Ocean Region. President …

South Korea’s evolving Indian Ocean Region policy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea’s evolving Indian Ocean Region policy

Hindustan Times  

South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy, released in December 2022, highlights the country’s willingness to engage with the Indo-Pacific concept, shedding the ambiguity of the earlier stance under president Yoon Suk Yeol’s predecessor. This policy step-up recognises emerging geopolitical trends that require South Korea to engage with new territories previously overlooked in its strategic radar, such as the Indian Ocean Region. The …

India & Maldives reiterate 'unwavering' commitment to fostering close bilateral relations
6 months ago

India & Maldives reiterate 'unwavering' commitment to fostering close bilateral relations

ABP News  

Male, Jul 14 : India and Maldives on Sunday reiterated the "unwavering" commitment to fostering "continued close relations" and enhancing bilateral cooperation, as the two sides agreed to work together towards maintaining peace and stability in the Indian Ocean. India's High Commissioner in Maldives, Munu Mahawar, called on President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office on Sunday, a press release …

India’s transformation critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia: Jaishankar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s transformation critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India’s transformation is critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia and the country’s growing weight will ensure the world order remains in favour of freedom, openness and transparency, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. External affairs minister S Jaishankar speaks during the 2024 Nikkei Future of Asia Forum on May 24 In a virtual address to Nikkei …

India, Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation

The Hindu  

India on May 1 said it looked forward to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation with the Maldives as its envoy held discussions with a senior minister of the archipelagic nation. Mohamed Saeed, Maldives’ Minister of Economic Development and Trade, met with Munu Mahawar, Indian High Commissioner to the archipelago nation on Tuesday. OPINION | Stability in Maldives: On the election results …

Improved Iran And Sri Lanka Relations To Benefit Indian Ocean Region: President Ebrahim Raisi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Improved Iran And Sri Lanka Relations To Benefit Indian Ocean Region: President Ebrahim Raisi

ABP News  

Colombo: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the improved relations with Sri Lanka would benefit the two countries and the Indian Ocean region, media reports said on Thursday. “The improved relations between Iran and Sri Lanka in various fields would benefit the two countries and the Indian Ocean region. Meanwhile, a statement from the Sri Lankan President’s media division …

India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost

The Diplomat  

On February 29, in a virtual ceremony, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, jointly inaugurated an airstrip, a jetty, and six community development initiatives on Mauritius’ Agaléga island. It was during Modi’s visit to Mauritius in 2015 that the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which provided for “setting up and upgradation of …

All eyes are now on the Indian Ocean region
9 months, 4 weeks ago

All eyes are now on the Indian Ocean region

The Hindu  

While the Indian government’s focus from January 2021 was fixed on the Indo-Pacific with a sustained endeavour to strengthen the Quad, policy attention has shifted back to the Indian Ocean since October 2023. While they are concerned about Beijing’s illegal claims in the South China Sea, they must see that a similar kind of assertiveness and hostile intent is building …

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports
10 months ago

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports

Al Jazeera  

The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation by May 10. Following talks with New Delhi, the two sides had agreed to complete a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation of 1,192 tiny coral islands by May 10. “We also support the Maldives in …

India and the Greater Indo-Pacific: Balancing geopolitical equations
10 months ago

India and the Greater Indo-Pacific: Balancing geopolitical equations

Firstpost  

Synopsis Looking at the complex geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges the Indo-Pacific region is currently grappling it is necessary that there is a need to broaden the geopolitical concept of the Indo-Pacific to the Greater Indo-Pacific. Along with these wars, the rise of China is also posing a substantial challenge to the Greater Indo-Pacific encompassing major countries of the “Eurasian Heartland” …

Beyond the Lines | India’s naval diplomacy: Building trust in the oceans
10 months, 1 week ago

Beyond the Lines | India’s naval diplomacy: Building trust in the oceans

Firstpost  

In an era of uncertainties and wars, the sight of an assertive but responsible Indian naval presence will eventually grow to be a powerful and reassuring one in the high seas India’s focus on its land borders has historically stemmed from past learnings from medieval-era invasions and in the current era, involved conflicts over land borders or around states contiguous …

Maldives knows too well what being India's neighbor is like
10 months, 1 week ago

Maldives knows too well what being India's neighbor is like

China Daily  

Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected president of Maldives speaks during his inauguration ceremony in Male, Maldives November 17, 2023. On the eve of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to China in mid-January, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was vacationing in India's Lakshadweep Islands, just north of the Maldives, something that was widely interpreted as a bid to lure Indian tourists …

India-Japan-South Korea trilateral: Time to chart new paths in the Indo-Pacific
10 months, 1 week ago

India-Japan-South Korea trilateral: Time to chart new paths in the Indo-Pacific

Firstpost  

The three nations must take the opportunity to fortify their partnership to safeguard their interests and uphold the international rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific In 2011 an idea was germinated in New Delhi over a dinner reception, and that idea led to the formation of a trilateral between India, South Korea, and Japan. Japan and South Korea can utilise this …

In a tough world, the beacon of U.K.-India strategic ties
10 months, 3 weeks ago

In a tough world, the beacon of U.K.-India strategic ties

The Hindu  

Outward facing, mercantile and modern societies, our nations — the United Kingdom and India — have much in common. It is why, in December 2023, the United Kingdom, the United States and other partners joined in Operation Prosperity Guardian to defend and protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The U.K. has supported Ukraine continuously and …

India and Maldives will sort out issues bilaterally, Wickremesinghe says, and hopes it will be soon
11 months ago

India and Maldives will sort out issues bilaterally, Wickremesinghe says, and hopes it will be soon

The Hindu  

India and Maldives would resolve the issues between them “bilaterally” said Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, emphasising that while Maldives has allowed a Chinese ‘research’ vessel into the Male harbour, no Chinese troops had been allowed in. Speaking to The Hindu on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference, Mr. Wickremesinghe also confirmed Sri Lanka’s decision to join the 15-nation …

US says ‘it is committed to strengthening cooperation with Maldives’
11 months ago

US says ‘it is committed to strengthening cooperation with Maldives’

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing India-Maldives row, the United Stated has said that it is committed to strengthening cooperation with the Indian Ocean archipelagic nation and described Maldives as a key partner in ensuring a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The statement came from US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu who recently visited the …

Staking Maldives, Looking Lakshadweep: Why India Needs the Neighbourhood
11 months, 1 week ago

Staking Maldives, Looking Lakshadweep: Why India Needs the Neighbourhood

Deccan Chronicle  

In what must be a unique phenomenon for any country, Maldives periodically chooses between two of the largest contestants on earth in a national election. Maldives’ Deputy ministers Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid threw the gauntlet by ridiculing India’s Prime Minister in an unacceptable manner and rousing anti-India sentiments. Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma, Distinguished Fellow at VIF, …

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way
11 months, 1 week ago

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way

Hindustan Times  

Nations disagree and express their occasional disagreements, as they should, to protect their sovereign interests, and it is par for the course. However, it would be naïve to say that perceptions about India wasn’t given to occasional suggestions of interference, giving rise to ‘pro-India’ and ‘anti-India’ labels onto political parties e.g., Sheikh Haseena’s Awami League was believed to be preferred …

India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial
11 months, 1 week ago

India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Whether India will withdraw its troops from the Maldives by March 15 as required by the island country's government may be a matter of dignity for India. The Maldives' foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday that officials from both countries met in New Delhi and agreed that India would begin withdrawing troops from the Maldives on March 10 …

’Everything is good,’ says Maldives envoy on relations with India
11 months, 2 weeks ago

’Everything is good,’ says Maldives envoy on relations with India

Live Mint  

Maldives envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb, who is at the Parliament on the first day of the Budget session told reporters that all is well between the two country's relationship. Demands for Formal Apology from Maldives President Earlier on January 30, it was reported that Gasuim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhoori Party, urged Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to formally apologise to India …

'At the end of the day neighbours need each other': S Jaishankar on 'India Out' campaign in Maldives
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'At the end of the day neighbours need each other': S Jaishankar on 'India Out' campaign in Maldives

Firstpost  

Amid Maldives’ ‘India Out’ campaign, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that history and geography are very powerful forces and there is no escape from that, adding, that “at the end of the day neighbours need each other” Amid Maldives’ ‘India Out’ campaign, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that history and geography are very powerful …

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way

Hindustan Times  

Nations disagree and express their occasional disagreements, as they should, to protect their sovereign interests, and it is par for the course. However, it would be naïve to say that perceptions about India wasn’t given to occasional suggestions of interference, giving rise to ‘pro-India’ and ‘anti-India’ labels onto political parties e.g., Sheikh Haseena’s Awami League was believed to be preferred …

India-Maldives tensions | 5 flashpoints and what are India’s options?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Maldives tensions | 5 flashpoints and what are India’s options?

The Hindu  

January 26, 2024 07:03 pm | Updated 07:03 pm IST Not a week has gone by since November 2023, when Maldives elected a new President Mohammad Muizzu- pushing out the previous pro-India Ibu Solih, where there isn’t something that puts India-Maldives ties on edge- Here are 5 flashpoints: Muizzu came to power on the back of the PPM’s India out …

Will be extremely detrimental: Maldives opposition parties warn President Muizzu over his 'anti-India' stance
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Will be extremely detrimental: Maldives opposition parties warn President Muizzu over his 'anti-India' stance

Firstpost  

The “anti-India” stance of the Maldives government-led by President Mohamed Muizzu will be extremely detrimental to the long-term development of the country, the two main opposition parties of the Island nation warned, merely two days after the administration allowed a Chinese spy ship to dock in a port in Male. Alienating India will be extremely detrimental for Maldives The two …

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast
11 months, 4 weeks ago

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Relations between India and Maldives seem to have hit a rough patch. First came some controversial remarks from Maldivian politicians on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep visit, prompting a ‘boycott Maldives’ campaign on Indian social media. This was followed by remarks from Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, on his return from China, that although Maldives was a small country, it “won’t …

India doesn’t need wolf warriors
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India doesn’t need wolf warriors

The Hindu  

In an effort to promote tourism in Lakshadweep after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, several social media users ran a campaign with hashtags to boycott the Maldives. His election campaign in 2023 also contained anti-India rhetoric: he promised to remove Indian troops from the Maldives and balance trade relations, which he claimed were heavily tilted in India’s favour. During his …

Doing diplomacy with patience in Maldives
1 year ago

Doing diplomacy with patience in Maldives

Hindustan Times  

India-Maldives relations were expected to face renewed strains when Mohamed Muizzu, the leader of the Opposition People’s National Congress, won the November 2023 presidential election on an “India-Out” populist plank. After taking office, he has asked India to withdraw its contingent of 75 defence personnel who operate the Dornier aircraft and helicopters gifted by the country for surveillance of Maldives’ …

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?
1 year ago

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?

The Hindu  

India-Maldives ties, which were already going through a rough patch, took a hit over the past week with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asking New Delhi to withdraw its troops from the Indian Ocean island nation by March 15. Recently, a war of words erupted online, with some Ministers in Mr. Muizzu’s government posting controversial remarks on Prime Minister Modi. The …

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by15th March
1 year ago

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by15th March

Op India  

Reiterating his demand that India withdraw its troops from Maldives, the Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its military deployment from the archipelago nation by March 15. On Sunday, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, the public policy secretary at the Maldives President’s Office, addressed a press conference and informed that President Muizzu has formally asked India to withdraw its …

View: China drops all diplomatic pretences on Taiwan, Maldives
1 year ago

View: China drops all diplomatic pretences on Taiwan, Maldives

Hindustan Times  

While Chinese propaganda media accuses India of “hegemonic mentality in South Asia”, Beijing’s comments after anti-China Lai Ching-te won the Taiwan election with a 40 per cent vote in spite of mainland machinations reveals an imperial Middle-Kingdom mindset of the Xi Jinping regime. China's stated resolve to conquer Taiwan despite the democratically held election in the island nation and its …

What’s the latest blip in India-Maldives ties? | Explained
1 year ago

What’s the latest blip in India-Maldives ties? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Earlier this month, the Maldives Cabinet decided against renewing a Memorandum of Understanding with India for cooperation in hydrography. Coming soon after newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu’s pledge to send back Indian troops currently stationed in the Indian Ocean archipelago, the move was yet another indication of his government’s intention to reverse the former Ibrahim Mohamed …

India-U.S. relationship has moved in a positive direction, says USISPF chief
1 year, 1 month ago

India-U.S. relationship has moved in a positive direction, says USISPF chief

The Hindu  

The relationship between India and the U.S. has moved in a positive direction ranging from trade to defence and the two nations have shown a sense of deep understating of each other's differences, the head of a top India-centric business and strategic group has said. "When you look at it from the geopolitical QUAD perspective, there's more alignment between the …

The challenge of maritime security in the Global South
1 year, 1 month ago

The challenge of maritime security in the Global South

The Hindu  

Charles Darwin is reputed to have argued that the key to human survival is not humankind’s innate superiority but its natural adaptability. It is instructive, however, that the bulk of the demand for maritime security in recent years has come from states facing unconventional security threats, such as illegal fishing, natural disasters, marine pollution, human and drug trafficking, and the …

India's ability to navigate complex diplomatic waters showcases it as potential mediator in global conflicts: Ruchira Kamboj
1 year, 1 month ago

India's ability to navigate complex diplomatic waters showcases it as potential mediator in global conflicts: Ruchira Kamboj

The Hindu  

India's strategic position enables it to engage with various power blocs constructively and its ability to navigate complex diplomatic waters showcases the country as a potential mediator in international conflicts, the country's envoy to the UN has said. Ms. Kamboj said India’s ancient philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – the world is one family - positions the country uniquely as a …

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