Chinese actions push regional countries towards the US The Excelsior 03 Jun 2022 The recently concluded successful QUAD summit in Tokyo, held under the shadow of the ongoing Russian ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine and growing Chinese belligerence in the region proved that nations prefer the west as a safeguard from China. Russian actions have changed the European geopolitical […]
West is driving the world into poverty The Statesman 10 May 2022 TS Tirumuti, India’s permanent representative to the UN stated at the UNSC, last week, ‘The conflict (in Ukraine) is having a destabilizing effect with broader regional and global implications. Oil prices are skyrocketing and there is a shortage of food grains and fertilizers. This has had a […]
The war will only end once Ukraine accedes to Russian demands Taza Khabar News 20 Apr 2022 It is nearing two months since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, termed as, ‘special military operation.’ There are daily reports of civilian casualties and large-scale destruction to Ukraine’s infrastructure. Information warfare exploited by both sides makes truth difficult to assess. Ukraine […]
India stands firm, sends a message to the world The Statesman 19 Apr 2022 The recent 2+2 dialogue in Washington followed by multiple interactions of the Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, showcased the arrival of a confident India on a multipolar global stage. Since the commencement of the Russo-Ukraine crisis, India has adopted a neutral line, seeking an end to […]
Lessons from Ukraine conflict The Statesman 12 Apr 2022 Was Ukraine let down? Should Ukraine have retained its nuclear weapons? Are failures of global bodies the future? Will sanctions terminate the war? Will Russia remain bogged down in Ukraine? These are questions being discussed across the globe. The war, termed as ‘special military operation’ by Russia is now into […]
Mounting western pressure on India The Excelsior 11 Apr 2022 The release of images of the ‘Bucha’ killings by the Ukrainian government led to condemnation and demands for strict action against Russia. Biden described it as a war crime and termed Putin a war criminal. Many European nations expelled Russian diplomatic staff from their countries. The Ukrainian President, Zelensky, […]
How India showcased its diplomatic maturity while handling Russian and Chinese foreign ministers First Post 05 Apr 2022 Sergey Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister arrived in Delhi last week, in full glare of the media. He was received at air force station, Palam, and whisked through with protocol, due to his status. His visit was announced days before and […]
Nobody takes OIC seriously, not even its members The Statesman 29 Mar 2022 Pakistan hosted the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) in Islamabad last week. The summit was overshadowed by Pakistan’s internal instability. The Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, attended the summit as a special guest. The final […]
Differing perspectives on Ukraine The Excelsior 28 Mar 2022 India has never sought an adversary’s territory, no matter how small or weak. The acceptance of the decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on coastal boundaries between India and Bangladesh in 2014 highlights Indian intent to adhere to global norms. On the contrary, India has defended its own territory […]
The global order and the war in Ukraine The Statesman 22 Mar 2022 The Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting the globe as no other event in recent times, though every war, including the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq etc have provided lessons to the global strategic community. Even in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, demands for a ceasefire and sanctions […]