As Modi concludes US visit, Biden says India-US friendship among most consequential in world
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his state visit to the US – an
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BRICS expanding opportunities to influence global governance
BRICS is seen today as the most formidable voice for the Global South on the high table of major powers of the post-World War II US-led world order. With the Ukraine war widening that bipolarity, BRICS will have to tread with care.
Will India benefit from Netanyahu’s return as Israel’s Prime Minister?
Given India’s close relations with Iran and the Arab world, including consistent support for Palestinians, it will also have to greet with understanding any Israeli normalization of relations with Pakistan.
Russia – Ukraine conflict: What next?
The Ukrainian military command seems somehow cautious about new large offensive operations at this stage, as an uncontrolled advance after the achieved successes in establishing control over recaptured vast areas could lead to catastrophe
Why India should be excited about the Samarkand SCO summit
India’s participation in the organization will also help keep it non-Western rather than anti-Western and a regional Eurasian organization, shorn of a bloc mentality.
India and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: hiccups galore
The IPEF remains a work-in-progress and no joint statements have so far made clear what it has achieved
Subtle messaging at peace-making reeks of self-promotion
Decoding the reports from Tehran about the request of French President Emmanuel Macron to the Iranian leadership to act as a mediator in the military conflict on the territory of Ukraine
How an India-Vietnam axis is emerging in the Indo-Pacific
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit also marked one more instance of India’s assertive foreign policy in the making. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s last eight years have seen New Delhi becoming increasingly firm in pushing its own line and withstanding pressures from friends and foes alike.
Uzbekistan’s position on war in Ukraine: cautiousness and consistency
Uzbekistan voted against a UN General Assembly resolution to remove Russia from the UN Human Rights Council recently in what is a definitive pro-Russia m9ve. However, it’s position 9n Russia’s war 8n Ukraine has been 9ne 9f cautiousness and consistency, argues Farkhod Tolipov
The United Nations : Failure, Success or In-Between
The UN’s strength is also its weakness. For when the global powers meet at the UN they carry with them the baggage of their respective ideologies and security and economic interests.