Not a North-South battle, but a battle of justice for all
3 days, 7 hours ago

Not a North-South battle, but a battle of justice for all

Hindustan Times  

Collectively, we are faced with a more turbulent and demanding global situation. India and Norway have many common areas of interests and values, sustainable oceans being one of them Amidst this mixed picture, I have found inspiration and reassurance in exchanges with my Indian counterpart and friend, minister of external affairs S Jaishankar. Despite being geographically far apart, Norway and India remain close and united in defending fundamental principles and values like democracy, international law and rules-based order, and our multilateral system. India’s ambitious sustainability goals and target of becoming the world’s growth engine will not only contribute to the country’s success story but also benefit the global good. Norway stands ready to cooperate with India in achieving shared global aspirations and goals through our complementary strengths, knowledge, experience, and expertise.

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The assault on multilateralism and international law
1 day, 3 hours ago

The assault on multilateralism and international law

The Hindu  

The mantra of ‘America First’ is shaping U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, marking a significant turning point for multilateralism and international law. Back to political and economic isolationism First, the proposed DEFUND Act poses a threat to the legitimacy of the UN, which, despite its shortcomings, remains one of the most remarkable examples of international cooperation in the post-Second World …

Understanding the global trade tariff war through Indian perspective
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Understanding the global trade tariff war through Indian perspective

Firstpost  

A more equitable global trading order is needed where the voice of the Global South matters most. Global South and International Trade There is a need to look at how the US and China trade war is going to have an impact on the Global South countries, which account for, as per the UNCTAD report of 2023 account for “ …

UN has not been fair to India: Time to call for more democratic, inclusive global institution
2 weeks, 3 days ago

UN has not been fair to India: Time to call for more democratic, inclusive global institution

Firstpost  

As the United Nations’ flaws become undeniable, India can be the spark that will enable a global institution to be formed, which will be more suited to the 21st century than honouring the legacy of colonialism. The United Nations later rewarded the aggressors by transferring the Republic of China’s UN Security Council seat to the People’s Republic of China. Last …

In 2025, India should play the role of peacemaker in world affairs
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In 2025, India should play the role of peacemaker in world affairs

Live Mint  

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India maintains a fine balance in the Global North-South equation
1 year ago

India maintains a fine balance in the Global North-South equation

Firstpost  

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‘India Did Not Forget Us’: Leaders of Global South Thank New Delhi for Post-Pandemic Support
1 year, 5 months ago

‘India Did Not Forget Us’: Leaders of Global South Thank New Delhi for Post-Pandemic Support

News 18  

Guyana, St. Lucia, Bhutan, Maldives and Mauritius thanked India at the United Nations for casting the spotlight on Global South during G20 New Delhi and across multilateral forums and helping with their post-pandemic economic recovery. Guyanese foreign minister Hugh Todd said India now has a seat at the table and is taking nations of the Global South on board. Listen …

JGU, Conference, International Law, Call for papers
2 years, 5 months ago

JGU, Conference, International Law, Call for papers

Live Law  

The theme for the conference is 'Making International Law Relevant - Promises and Challenges for India'. The conference acknowledges the fact that international law is not a prominent part of Indian legal practice and public discourse. The conference aims at challenging this status quo with analytical, reflective and grounded papers which show the significance of international law to the Indian …

Use international law, call out China’s violations
3 years, 1 month ago

Use international law, call out China’s violations

The Hindu  

During the recent meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or the Quad, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar said that the situation at the India-China Line of Actual Control has arisen due to the “disregard” by China of “written agreements”. Weaponising global law China’s bellicosity towards India, exhibiting complete violation of international law, fits in the …

Opinion | Battle In Galwan Valley: Indian Response And International Law
4 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | Battle In Galwan Valley: Indian Response And International Law

ABP News  

War or armed conflict was the reason that European thinkers thought of a government which not political absolutism. In a democracy where the government is will of people, it would be virtually impossible to go to war because rule of law and freedom of speech and expression would puncture the one sided propaganda in the name of information. What was …

Padding up for the next UNSC innings
5 years, 7 months ago

Padding up for the next UNSC innings

The Hindu  

Despite the fact that India has served as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council more often than any country other than Japan from the Asia-Pacific Group, it is a matter of satisfaction and a tribute to Indian diplomacy that the Group unanimously decided this year to support India for an eighth second-year term. Fast-changing dynamics To anticipate …

A changing UN might offer India a new role
6 years, 6 months ago

A changing UN might offer India a new role

Deccan Chronicle  

Come September”, as a classic Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida film was titled, may well be the description of the annual high-level segment meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to skip the UN General Assembly is understandable as he prepares for crucial state elections followed soon by the Lok Sabha polls that will decide …

Book Publication: ‘Indian State Practice And Development Of International Law: Dynamic Interplay Between Foreign Policy And Jurisprudence’
8 years, 5 months ago

Book Publication: ‘Indian State Practice And Development Of International Law: Dynamic Interplay Between Foreign Policy And Jurisprudence’

Live Law  

The book “The State Practice of India and the Development of International Law: Dynamic Interplay between Foreign Policy and Jurisprudence” is authored by Prof Bimal N. Patel. Published by Brill / Nijhoff under Asia Law Series, the book provides a critical analysis of India’s state practice in law of the sea, refugee law, human rights, environmental law, disarmament, UN Reforms, …

Show ‘utmost respect’ for law of seas: India on SCS row
8 years, 7 months ago

Show ‘utmost respect’ for law of seas: India on SCS row

The Hindu  

Identifying maritime cooperation as a key priority, India on Tuesday called for all stakeholders in the South China Sea issue to show “utmost respect” for the U.N. body that establishes the international legal order of the seas and oceans as it sought peaceful resolution of the dispute. “As a State Party to UNCLOS, India urges all parties to show utmost …

India’s UNSC bid finding stronger resonance: Pranab
9 years, 4 months ago

India’s UNSC bid finding stronger resonance: Pranab

The Hindu  

With India enhancing engagements with like-minded countries in multilateral organisations, its “legitimate claim” for a permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council was now getting a “stronger resonance,” President Pranab Mukherjee said on Saturday. Inaugurating the 35th India International Trade Fair 2015 here at Pragati Maidan, he said India had intensified engagement with the neighbours and friendly countries across …

UN fails to address new challenges to peace, security: India
9 years, 5 months ago

UN fails to address new challenges to peace, security: India

India TV News  

United Nations: Pushing for UN Security Council reforms, India today said that the world body appears to have become an "ineffective institution" as it has failed to address the new challenges to international peace and security. Targeting the world body, Swaraj said it "appears as an ineffective institution" when gauged on the parameters of whether it has been able to …

UN Security Council no longer reflects contemporary reality: India
11 years, 1 month ago

UN Security Council no longer reflects contemporary reality: India

Firstpost  

United Nations: India has pressed hard for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council, saying the most important challenge to global peace and conflict prevention is that the powerful body no longer reflects contemporary reality. “The Security Council requires comprehensive reform in the membership of the Council, with expansion in both permanent and non-permanent categories,” India’s Permanent Representative to the …

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