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When discussing our maritime interest, India should also think about Pacific Ocean: EAM Jaishankar
2 years, 4 months ago

When discussing our maritime interest, India should also think about Pacific Ocean: EAM Jaishankar

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on September 4 said talking about the Indian Ocean and not the Pacific Ocean when discussing India's maritime interest shows a limitation of thinking, and India should go beyond this historical line of thinking. This is the limitation of our thinking that we talk about the Indian Ocean whenever we talk about maritime interest," Mr. …

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Column: Ukraine, Russia and the moral clarity of ‘good guys’ vs. ‘bad guys’
2 years, 8 months ago

Column: Ukraine, Russia and the moral clarity of ‘good guys’ vs. ‘bad guys’

LA Times  

One of the silver linings of the very large dark cloud of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is the clarity it provides. A lot of people who fancy themselves foreign policy realists roll their eyes at talk about “good guys” versus “bad guys.” The world is made up of nation-states with interests and those states act rationally on their interests. …

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Will Avenge This on the Ground: Ramiz Raja Tells NZ, England
3 years, 3 months ago

Will Avenge This on the Ground: Ramiz Raja Tells NZ, England

The Quint  

"So you can take any decision on the basis of security threat and perception. There was a sense of anger because first New Zealand got away without sharing information about the threat they were facing. Since Covid-19 swept the globe, Pakistan have toured England twice besides flying to New Zealand and West Indies, only to see England pull out citing …

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India will not join Asian trade deal RCEP: Narendra Modi says agreement doesn't reflect original intent, can't compromise on core interests
5 years, 2 months ago

India will not join Asian trade deal RCEP: Narendra Modi says agreement doesn't reflect original intent, can't compromise on core interests

Firstpost  

India has decided not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement as its key concerns have not been addressed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attending the ASEAN summit in Bangkok, stood firm on India’s concerns in the trade deal not being addressed and decided there cannot be any compromise on core interests India has decided not to join the Regional …

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Column: Two billionaires explain why they shouldn’t pay more taxes, unlike you poor saps
5 years, 5 months ago

Column: Two billionaires explain why they shouldn’t pay more taxes, unlike you poor saps

LA Times  

Grocery tycoon John Catsimatidis, during his 2013 campaign for New York mayor. Business Column: A devastating analysis of the tax cut shows it’s done virtually no economic good You may remember all the glowing predictions made for the December 2017 tax cuts by congressional Republicans and the Trump administration: Wages would soar for the rank-and-file, corporate investments would surge, and …

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The Billionaires Club puts 2020 Dems on notice: Impose a wealth tax now!
5 years, 6 months ago

The Billionaires Club puts 2020 Dems on notice: Impose a wealth tax now!

Salon  

In an open letter to 2020 presidential candidates of all parties Monday, a group of billionaires active in progressive organizations called for implementing a wealth tax on the richest Americans and outlined the wide range of political, social, and economic benefits of doing so. It goes on to highlight polling which shows broad support for a wealth tax, the "vital …

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