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Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
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A Promise of an Interconnected World Amid Global Tumult
5 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
HERITAGE VS. MODERNITY
The Geopolitics of UNESCO World Heritage Listings
4 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Ireland's Music, Mythology, and Literature as Global Soft Diplomacy Tools
In international relations today, power is measured on the basis of the global influence of culture and tradition. Cultural influence has become just as important as protecting state territory through armed forces. According to Joseph Nye’s understanding of soft power, it is the ability of a country to shape preferences and build goodwill through attraction rather than coercion. For Ireland, a small democratic republic, soft power has become a central way to raise its profile globally. Through music, mythology, and literature, Ireland has created a cultural presence that carries diplomatic weight in regions as far away as India and Indonesia.
3 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Iowa and India: Building Partnerships for a Sustainable Future
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds showcased Iowa's role as a global leader in food production, innovation, and renewable energy, while emphasizing deeper ties with India.
1 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Celebrating Jamaica: A Nation of Culture, Courage, and Connections
The High Commission of Jamaica in India celebrated the island's 63rd Independence Anniversary with a vibrant reception at the Andaz Hotel, Aerocity.
1 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Maritime connectivity between India and Russia: The Chennai-Vladivostok Corridor
The India-Russia partnership has recently garnered a lot of media attention in the wake of US President Donald Trump's putting this partnership as one of the primary reasons for imposing high tariffs on India.
5 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
BIMSTEC: Advancing Regional Cooperation for a Sustainable Future
Shri Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary-General of BIMSTEC underscored the importance of regional cooperation in addressing shared challenges and promoting sustainable growth.
1 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
"HAVING WOMEN IN VISIBLE ROLES ENSURES THEIR VOICES SHAPE DECISION-MAKING"
With over 25 years in public service, Dame Theresa Villiers DBE has held senior roles in both Westminster and the European Parliament.
5 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Global South must speak in one voice," said Minister Anupriya Patel
Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, conveyed warm greetings on behalf of the Government and people of India at Jamaica's 63rd Independence Day celebration in New Delhi.
1 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
THREADS OF COMPASSION
Some days etch themselves in memory, not because they were pre-planned galas or monumental announcements, but because they carried within them the joy of surprise, the warmth of togetherness, and the quiet reminder of why community matters.
3 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
India-Russia Relations Amid Shifting Geopolitics: Strategic Depth or Tactical Realignment?
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar's recent visit to Moscow in August 2025 and the co-chairing of the 26th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) marked a critical moment in the evolving India-Russia bilateral relationship.
4 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
BRICS and AI Governance: India's Chairmanship Ahead
India's broader foreign policy goals of preserving strategic autonomy and enhancing its impact on global governance are reflected in its membership in BRICS.
4 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Agricultural Innovators Recognised at Dialogue NEXT Conference
Proceedings from the DialogueNEXT global agricultural gathering concluded on 9th September, celebrating an array of Indian and global innovators shaping the future of global food production.
1 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
"AT MAHINDRA, WE DEMOCRATISE MOBILITY FOR MILLIONS"
Diplomatist Magazine interviewed Mr. Bobby Salwan, Regional Head for Middle East, North & West Africa, and Latin America & the Caribbean at Mahindra & Mahindra. In this conversation, he reflects on Mahindra's parallel journey with India's industrial rise, the company's global footprint, localisation strategies in key regions, and the future of mobility in emerging markets
7 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
APEC Korea 2025: Sustaining Integration Amid Disruptive Change
As South Korea assumes the APEC chairmanship in 2025, it does so at a profoundly uncertain moment in the global economy.
6 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
The Next Innovative Policies
Shri Ramesh Chand, Member (Agriculture), NITI Aayog, discussed how innovation, climate resilience, and global partnerships shape India's agricultural trajectory.
1 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Coq au Vin: A French Classic
Diplomatist caught up with Chef Virender S Datta, Founder & Chairman of the International Institute of Culinary Arts, New Delhi, to talk about the French classic Coq au Vin-a dish where tender chicken meets the richness of red wine. From Cabernet Sauvignon as a bold twist, bacon skins for smoky magic, to cranberry juice as a clever swap, Chef Datta served us delightful insights with a dash of flavour.
1 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
TARIFFS IN TURBULENT TIMES: BARRIERS, BARGAINS, AND THE BATTLE FOR GLOBAL TRADE
India is strategically placed to diversify exports towards dynamic, fast-growing markets, reducing reliance on a single partner. Its calm yet firm response to unfair US tariffs strengthens India's position in future negotiations. With multiple alternatives, India holds leverage to expand its global trade trajectory significantly in the coming times.
4 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
BUILDING A NEW EURASIAN ARCHITECTURE: RUSSIA, INDIA, AND THE FUTURE OF MULTILATERALISM
In a world marked by shifting power centres and competing visions of global order, Russia continues to advocate for a \"new Eurasian architecture of cooperation\" under frameworks like the SCO and BRICS.
4 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
The UK-EU Reset: Charting a Post-Summit Roadmap for Cooperation in Trade, Security, and Global Governance
On 19th May 2025, the UK-EU Summit was held in London, United Kingdom.
3 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Balancing Indo-Pacific Dream: India at SCO Summit
Upholding the “Shanghai spirit,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to strategic autonomy and multipolarity based on greater action under three pillars—security, connectivity, and opportunity—at the 25th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held in Tianjin from 31 August to 1 September 2025.
4 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
G20 JOHANNESBURG 2025: AFRICA'S LONG-OVERDUE TURN ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
The G20 code represents the (group of twenty) developed nations in the world.
4 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
THE SHANGHAI SPIRIT AND NEW GLOBAL ORDER: CONSTRUCTIVE DECONSTRUCTION OF CHANGING GEOPOLITICAL POWER OF SCO
Unlike overseas security establishments, the Coercive Power of superpowers is not backing up global manipulation; the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is building, deliberately and in evolution, a counter and parallel world order to the Western one.
4 min |
September 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Green Partnerships between India and Africa: Renewables, Sustainability & Climate Cooperation
In an era where the world faces mounting challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and unsustainable development, India and Africa have emerged as key partners in a growing green alliance.
4 min |
August 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
IndiaAfrica Trade Corridors: Building Supply Chains beyond Raw Materials
Introduction: A New Phase in India-Africa Economic Engagement
5 min |
August 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
GHANA'S DEMOCRACY
A Shining Star For Viable Investment Opportunities In Africa
1 min |
August 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
From Khadi to Kente
A Visual Dialogue of Fabric Diplomacy
1 min |
August 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Learning Loss in the Age of AI A Photographer's Reflection
We are standing at a curious crossroads—a place where machine intelligence is rewriting the creative rulebook.
2 min |
August 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
ETHIOPIA TO HOST CLIMATE SUMMIT
A CALL FOR GLOBAL ACTION
4 min |
August 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Indian Diaspora in Africa and Their Role in Bilateral Ties
The linkages between India and Africa date back to ancient times and are deeply connected to early civilizations.
4 min |