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Neighbourhood First Redefining India-Sri Lanka Relations
Introduction - Despite leading the traditionally pro-Chinese Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose India for his first overseas visit since taking office, reaffirming India's strong commitment to its “Neighbourhood First” policy.
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January 2025
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India's Multilateral Diplomacy Key Engagements at the UN, G20, and BRICS in 2024
Introduction - The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict have underscored a shift in global dynamics, with a growing emphasis on bilateral ties and regional alignments. India's diplomatic stance during the pivotal conflicts has been to consistently voice the concerns of the developing nations and champion fair and just treatment for all.
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January 2025
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Bharat's Role in Shaping the Global South Agenda in 2025
Bharat is set to enter a new era in shaping the Global South agenda as a part of its vibrant foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third term, with a commitment to a “new chapter of big decisions” (SK, 2024) for achieving a Viksit Bharat (Developed Bharat) by 2047. Extending from the successes of the past 10 years, this upcoming phase will consolidate Bharat as a world power with strategic parameters of growth, alliances, and active diplomacy in the geopolitical terrain. Modi’s target to make Bharat the world’s third-largest economy by 2027 will catalyze a wave of structural economic changes, promoting sustainable digital infrastructure, advancing energy transitions, and enhancing Bharat’s shock absorption capacities to global financial volatilities. These measures are not just economic policies but tools of soft power, improving Bharat’s standing as a destination for international investment and cooperation in the eyes of both developed and developing countries of the Global South.
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January 2025
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The World in 2025 Ten Issues That Will Shape the International Agenda
Ten Issues That Will Shape the International Agenda
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January 2025
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INDIA'S EVOLVING STAKE IN THE UNITED NATIONS
As India wishes to enter the year 2025 as a responsible power in the international system, it will make sure that it is a part of the scheme of things of the United Nations.
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January 2025
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Latin America in 2025: SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP CHANGES AND ECONOMIC PROSPECTS
SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP CHANGES AND ECONOMIC PROSPECTS
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January 2025
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India's Rising Influence Leading the Global South's Agenda in a Multipolar World
Leading the Global South's Agenda in a Multipolar World
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January 2025
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What to expect in 2025 The beginning of a new era in geopolitics
The beginning of a new era in geopolitics
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January 2025
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INDIA 2024 Rising Power, Defining Moments
India's Semiconductor Surge: Discover how SEMICON India 2024 positions the nation as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing eco system.
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January 2025
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THE WOLF ECONOMY AWAKENS
Mongolia's Fight for Democracy, and a Green and Digital Future
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June 2024
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DESTINATION Kenya
Background - My interest in visiting Kenya began on December 3, 2016, when the Kenya Tourism Board organized the Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament in Delhi. The event, by invitation only, attracted many notable figures from Delhi NCR, and I was fortunate to be one of the winners. Along with a beautiful trophy, the prize included a trip to Kenya to play three rounds of golf in Nairobi and visit the renowned wildlife sanctuaries of Kenya.
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June 2024
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THE POLITICAL LESSONS FROM THE MAHABHARATA
The word 'politics' always inflicts a sense of excitement as well as resentment amongst the public at large. Often people irrespective of gender or age are found commenting upon the dynamics of politics and the way it has taken shape over the years.
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June 2024
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UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE: TRANSFORMING TANZANIA'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Tanzania, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, is now setting a new precedent in the healthcare sector.
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June 2024
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INDIA'S ELECTRIC REVOLUTION: LEADING THE GLOBAL THREE-WHEELER MARKET
Globally, long-term EV growth is expected to lower battery prices and advance next-generation battery technology, enhancing the economic viability of electric vehicles. According to a BNEF report, the three-wheeled vehicle segment is on track to reach net zero emissions by mid-century, with India's growth positioning it as a global leader.
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June 2024
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INDIA'S STRATEGY TO SCALE UP GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
India's first multi-purpose green hydrogen pilot project at 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Himachal's Jhakri was inaugurated on April 24 this year.
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June 2024
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"Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership has made progress"
In an interview with Diplomatist Magazine, Mr. Le Quang Bien, Consul General of Vietnam in Mumbai, provides perspectives on the burgeoning Vietnam-India relationship, particularly focussing on trade, investment, tourism, and renewable energy sectors. With Vietnam's emergence as a pivotal manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia and India's robust technological prowess, he highlights the promising avenues for collaboration in manufacturing, technology, and agriculture. Mr. Bien also sheds light on Vietnam's rich cultural and natural attractions, emphasising the Consulate General's efforts to promote tourism and culinary exchange in Mumbai.
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June 2024
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THE EVOLUTION OF MINILATERALS: CATALYSTS FOR STRATEGIC COOPERATION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
The current set of multilaterals, collectively or individually are facing a challenge in achieving four objectives of the largest multilateral institutions, the United Nations viz, \"maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid and support sustainable development\", owing to rising great power competition, unbridled competition among regional powers and unprecedented challenges in the Global North and the Global South.
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June 2024
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NAVIGATING THE CROSSROADS: VISION FOR EUROPE'S FUTURE
\"Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity.\" Jean Monnet - The Father of the European Union.
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June 2024
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ECONOMIC REFORMS AND GROWTH PROSPECTS: INDIA'S AGENDA FOR THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
India's economy is of global importance with a large young population and an open and democratic political system. It is already the third-largest economy and contributor to global economic growth, yet there is considerable untapped potential.
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June 2024
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THE IMPACT OF SOUTH AFRICA'S GENERAL ELECTION: CHARTING A NEW ERA IN AFRICAN POLITICS
The recent South African general election results marked a historic shift in politics and increased uncertainty.
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June 2024
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CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM MAKES HISTORY: MEXICO ELECTS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT
In a historic landslide victory, Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico's first female president, marking a significant milestone in the nation's political landscape.
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June 2024
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REGIONAL LEADERS ATTEND MODI'S INAUGURATION, HIGHLIGHTING INDIA'S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
The presence of leaders from neighboring countries and the Indian Ocean region at the inauguration of Narendra Modi's third term underscores the importance New Delhi places on these nations.
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June 2024
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A NEIGHBOUR IS ALWAYS HELPFUL AND NEEDED MORE THAN A FARAWAY BROTHER: MODI'S THIRD TERM AND INDIA'S REGIONAL FOCUS
\"A nearby neighbour is better than a distant relative.\" This age-old adage encapsulates India's renewed focus on strengthening relationships with its immediate neighbours as Narendra Modi embarks on his third term as Prime Minister.
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June 2024
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INDIA'S ROLE IN MULTILATERAL FORUMS
In the last 5 years, there has been tremendous growth in the tendency to join bilateral agreements in the multipolar world.
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May 2024
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SAFEGUARDING THE INTEGRITY OF LIFE-SAVING MEDICINES
THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGIES
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May 2024
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CELEBRATING INDO-EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP IN INTERNATIONALISATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON EUROPE DAY
India's relationship with Europe dates back to the 1960s when it became one of the first countries to establish formal relations with the European Economic Community (EEC) (European University Institute, 2012).
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May 2024
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EMPOWERING AFRICA'S YOUTH STRATEGIES FOR CREATING INCLUSIVE AND RELEVANT EDUCATION
Today, African youths are increasingly taking an active role in shaping their future. In Accra, Nairobi, Cairo or Benguerir, fully-fledged startup scenes are disrupting how we think about African agriculture, industry, IT and sustainability.
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May 2024
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INDO-RUSSIAN EDUCATION SUMMIT HELD IN NEW DELHI
On April 11-13, New Delhi hosted the Indo-Russian Education Summit, which became the largest event of its kind in the history of bilateral relations.
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May 2024
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CUBA ÚNICA
On April 19, 2024, the Embassy of Cuba in New Delhi, in collaboration with Melia Hotels International, hosted an engaging session to strengthen ties between Indian and Cuban stakeholders in the promotion of Cuban tourism within India.
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May 2024
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PECANS THE NEXT BIG THING IN HEALTHY EATING
Picture this: a brain-like nut, reminiscent of the beloved walnut, adorned the invite, capturing attention and curiosity in equal measure.
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