In this issue

As we step into April, we find ourselves amidst a flurry of global events and significant developments that have the potential to shape the course of international relations. In this edition of Diplomatist, we bring you a comprehensive analysis of some of the most pressing issues and notable milestones that have captured the world’s attention.

US Elections Biden Vs Trump?

0n November 5th Americans will elect their next president.

6 mins

UNDERSTANDING UNRWA

ITS ROLE AMIDST THE LATEST STRIKE IN GAZA

3 mins

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REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE

1 min

"ART DE VIVRE À LA FRANÇAISE" 2024 EXHIBITION

A SUCCESSFUL ENDEAVOUR IN BRINGING FRENCH ART OF LIVING TO INDIA

2 mins

NATO AT 75

UPHOLDING PEACE, SECURITY, AND COOPERATION

2 mins

HOW INDIA COULD LEAPFROG ECONOMICALLY WITH GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Digital India under the tech-visionary Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a new challenge as to how to create a public-private partnership to harness the immense power of Generative Artificial Intelligence to bring about transformative changes in all aspects of Indian life.

4 mins

THE NEW COLD WAR

CHANGING CONTEXT AND SHIFTING CONTOURS OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

5 mins

SRI LANKA'S INCONSISTENT FOREIGN POLICY THREATENS INDIA'S SECURITY

In March 2024, Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Niluka Kadurugamuwa informed that they will permit offshore research ships for replenishment activities at its ports.

5 mins

INDIA-AUSTRALIA RELATIONS

ANCHORING THE QUAD AND NAVIGATING THE MULTIPOLAR WORLD

6 mins

EMERGING GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS: ASSESSING INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY

India has risen as a major player in the geo-politics at an international level.

5 mins

INDIA'S DPI POTENTIAL

INCLUSIVITY, INTERCONNECTEDNESS AND INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

5 mins

NAVIGATING INDIA'S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS FOR NARENDRA MODI'S RE-ELECTION

6 mins

INDIA A DEMOCRACY THAT ASPIRES & ACHIEVES

\"India is the world's oldest democracy; it is the mother of democracy.\"

5 mins

Key Issues Shaping The India-US Relationship In 2024

Today Indian armed forces are operating some of the high-end US weapons systems like Apache helicopters, C-130J Super Hercules, C-17 Globe-master, MQ9B Predator Drones, P-81 Poseidons, Chinooks, MH-60R Seahawks, and M777 ultra-light howitzers.

5 mins

PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU'S HISTORIC VISIT TO MAURITIUS

President Droupadi Murmu took centre stage amidst a whirlwind of diplomatic and social activities throughout her three-day visit to Mauritius from March 11 to March 13, 2024.

1 min

ICWA CELEBRATES IORA DAY

The Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) commemorated the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day on March 7, 2024, with a panel discussion themed “Securing the Indian Ocean Region: Towards a Cooperative, Prosperous, Sustainable, and Peaceful Region.” The event, held at Sapru House, brought together diplomats, policymakers, and experts to deliberate on the multifaceted dynamics of the Indian Ocean region.

1 min

MIICCIA'S BUSINESS DELEGATION EXPLORES OPPORTUNITIES IN ADDIS ABABA

All the delegates were happy and satisfied with their meetings and thanked AACCSA for their arrangements for B2B and good interaction with the local business community.

1 min

SWEDEN JOINS NATO

A HISTORIC MILESTONE IN COLLECTIVE SECURITY

1 min

'We are committed to advancing peace, security, and stability on the global stage'

Kanchi Batra, Managing Editor, conducted an interview with H.E. Mateja Vodeb Ghosh, Ambassador of Slovenia to India. In this dialogue, we explore Slovenia's recent election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2024-2025 term. We delve into Slovenia's strategic priorities and objectives during its tenure on the Security Council, particularly in addressing global security challenges. Additionally, we discussed Slovenia's vision for strengthening relations with India and potential areas of collaboration.

7 mins

INDIA-FRANCE Relations

HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT AND STRONG SINCE DECADES

7 mins

INDIA-EUROPEAN FREE TRADE ASSOCIATION (EFTA) SIGNS TRADE AND ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (TEPA)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister has approved signing of the TEPA with EFTA States. EFTA is an inter-governmental organization set up in 1960 for the promotion of free trade and economic integration for the benefit of its four Member States.

1 min

UNDERSTANDING CHINA'S G.D.P

The annual plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), known as the two sessions, have caught great attention across the world. I would like to share my interpretation of it through G.D.P.

4 mins

INDIA AND UNITED STATES

\"We were strangers in defence cooperation at the turn of the century. Now, the United States has become one of our most important defence partners,\" Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to the joint session of the US Congress during his state visit in June 2023. \"Today India and the US are working together, in space and in the seas, in science and in semiconductors, in start-ups and sustainability, in tech and in trade, in farming and finance, in art and artificial intelligence, in energy and education, in healthcare and humanitarian efforts.\"

5 mins

THE FOUNDATIONS OF INDO-US SECURITY COOPERATION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC

The Indo-Pacific has emerged as a composite geopolitical region at the core of the international system, ever at the throes of crisis. It is a new mental map that transcends the conceptual divisions between the 'Asia-Pacific' and the 'Indian Ocean' regions, created ever since the Indian Ocean developed as a hub for economic exploration and relentless global commercial activity.

5 mins

INDIA & ITS PERSISTING CHALLENGES AMIDST THE WRAP-UP OF THE 13TH WTO MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE (MC13)

India, a key player in the global trade arena, grapples with persisting challenges as the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13) concludes. In the bustling backdrop of Abu Dhabi, this assembly of nations addressed critical issues, particularly India's agricultural and fisheries sectors. As we unpack the outcomes of MC13, it is essential to delve into the role and composition of the WTO, the significance of Ministerial Conferences, and India's strategic standpoints.

7 mins

THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL ORDER

The era of American diplomatic excellence has ended. This is not a rhetorical claim; it is a reality that is unfolding and deteriorating.

2 mins

ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY IN DIPLOMATIC ARENAS - CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Gender equality remains a critical issue in diplomatic circles worldwide. Despite significant progress in recent decades, women continue to be underrepresented in diplomatic arenas, facing numerous challenges in achieving parity with their male counterparts.

2 mins

EMPOWERING WOMEN - POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES

'Women are the owners of half of the sky.' - Chinese Proverb

10+ mins

BREAKING BARRIERS - THE REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF INDIAN PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU

As we celebrate the achievements of women leaders in India and around the world, Indian President Droupadi Murmu's remarkable journey serves as a reminder of the limitless potential of women to effect positive change and transformation.

2 mins

ROLE OF WOMEN IN SHAPING FOREIGN POLICY

Before the end of the Cold War, only a few women had ever served as foreign ministers anywhere in the world. Since the early 1990s, however, women have frequently served in this capacity, though they are still a minority in foreign policymaking.

9 mins

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