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
Defence & Diplomacy
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.
It is time for Armenia to take India seriously
With the first ever visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to independent Armenia, the latter has a real chance to move beyond the routinely clichéd discussions about thousand years long India Armenia friendship and ask for Indian support to counter Turkish pressure.
The challenges of partnering with sovereign democracies
By Valentin Yakushik The ongoing expert discussion in the United States of the forthcoming official
Why India needs to rediscover Armenia to counter Turkey and Pakistan
With Azerbaijan injecting itself in South Asian politics cultivating close relations with Armenia, including in defence, should therefore be a matter of course for India.
Uzbekistan’s President Assures for the Continued Growth of the Country at 76th Session of the UNGA
In the last UNGA session, the President of Uzbekistan has flagged the idea of ‘The Code of Voluntary Commitments of States during Pandemic,’ which was developed and distributed as an official document of the UN General Assembly.
Qatar’s ruler urges world leaders not to boycott Taliban
The ruling emir of Qatar has urged world leaders gathered at the United Nations against turning their backs on the country’s new Taliban rulers