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EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION AND HEALTH
To celebrate International Women’s Day, a discussion unfolded on women’s health and education, on 6th March 2025, with Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India, and Timothy Curtis, Director, UNESCO, moderated by Himanshi Dhawan, Senior Editor, The Times of India.
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April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
VIETNAM'S 50-YEAR JOURNEY FROM NATIONAL REUNIFICATION TO A NEW ERA OF RISING
On the occasion of Vietnam's 50th National Reunification Day, Diplomatist Magazine spoke to Mr. Le Quang Bien, Consul General of Vietnam in Mumbai.
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April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
MAITRI Building the Digital Backbone of the IMEC Corridor
At the IMEC Conclave 2025, Mr. Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Managing Director of RITES Limited, highlighted the urgent need to strengthen the “software of connectivity” and deliver on short-term, tangible outcomes to realise the larger vision of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
From Crisis to Collaboration: The India-Uruguay Success Story
At the 10th CII India-LAC Conclave held in New Delhi, H.E. Mr. Alberto Guani, Ambassador of Uruguay to India, recalled a pivotal moment in 2002 when Uruguay faced a severe financial crisis.
3 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
ASEAN-India Ties Need a Public Diplomacy Push, Says Amb Ignacio
In an era marked by shifting geopolitical dynamics and the emergence of the Indo-Pacific as a key strategic space, India’s Act East Policy (AEP) has completed a transformative decade.
3 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Looming Threat over Europe-US Unity?
Indeed, President Trump 2.0 now looks hell bent to reclaim the unparalleled unipolar hegemony that America enjoyed after the demise of the USSR during the closing years of the 1980s.
4 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
What a Second Donald Trump Administration Means for Arctic Security
While most media attention focuses on the future of Ukraine under the next Trump administration, another more distant region is equally prone to disruption.
5 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
KEY TRENDS IN CHINA'S DEVELOPMENT
In late 2022, ChatGPT marked the beginning of rapid global AI development.
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
UPL's Vision for a Sustainable India-LAC Partnership
Speaking at the 10th CII India-LAC Conclave in New Delhi, Mr. Jay Shroff, CEO, UPL Ltd., highlighted the immense potential of India-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) collaboration, emphasising the need for deeper partnerships, sustainable investments, and innovative growth strategies.
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Malaysia Leads ASEAN 2025
Vision, Priorities, Partnerships
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
"Crop rotation is the first step to any sustainable farm practice"
In an exclusive interview with Diplomatist, Mr. Nate Blum, CEO of Sorghum United Foundation, shares insights into the potential for collaboration between India and global agricultural stakeholders to promote sorghum and millets.
3 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
PM Modi's Outreach Towards Indo-Pacific Islands Mustering A Sustainable Blue Economy
In the midst of rising non-conventional geopolitical impasse and great powers grappling with resource-based geopolitics, it has seemingly become imperative for middle powers such as India to foster sustainable livelihood for communities in SIDS countries of the South Pacific in order to achieve a balanced marine ecosystem.
5 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
A Decade of India's Act East Policy:A Renewed Regional Vision
At a seminar organised by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on April 14, 2025, in New Delhi, Ms. Nabanita Chakrabarty, Joint Secretary of the Indo-Pacific Division, Ministry of External Affairs, stressed upon India’s Act East Policy—a policy that has, over the past decade, emerged as a cornerstone of India’s regional diplomacy and Indo-Pacific vision.
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
"IMEC Plus":Building India's Path to Global Trade Leadership
At the recently held IMEC Conclave 2025, Mr. Auguste Tano Kouamé, Country Director of the World Bank in India, spoke about India’s logistics transformation and the strategic promise of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
3 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
CHIRAG PASWAN
Youth Icon, Political Strategist, and the Face of India's Agro-Industrial Future
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
"THERE ARE PLANS ON THE HORIZON FOR DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN JORDAN & INDIA"
In this exclusive interview with Diplomatist Magazine, H.E. Mr. Yousef Abdelghani, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Republic of India, shares his thoughts on the enduring partnership between Jordan and India.
7 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
WALLS OR GATEWAYS?
MHA'S BORDER PUSH VS. MEA'S ACT EAST PULL
5 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION AND HEALTH
To celebrate International Women’s Day, a discussion unfolded on women’s health and education, on 6th March 2025, with Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India, and Timothy Curtis, Director, UNESCO, moderated by Himanshi Dhawan, Senior Editor, The Times of India. The panel discussed the progress made, the persisting challenges, and the policy directions needed to empower women in India.
4 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
From Crisis to Collaboration: The India-Uruguay Success Story
At the 10th CII India-LAC Conclave held in New Delhi, H.E. Mr. Alberto Guani, Ambassador of Uruguay to India, recalled a pivotal moment in 2002 when Uruguay faced a severe financial crisis. During this difficult period, Indian businesses demonstrated trust in Uruguay's resilience and stability. This confidence laid the foundation for enduring economic ties.
3 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
"Attending Raisina Dialogue 2025 was a rewarding experience"
In an exclusive interview with Diplomatist, Rastislav Chovanec, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, shares insights into Slovakia's evolving foreign policy priorities amidst shifting global dynamics. He outlines Slovakia's commitment to multilateralism, regional stability, and sustainable development, highlighting its role in the European Union's response to economic volatility, security threats, and climate change. From shared climate action goals to strengthening security partnerships, the interview offers a comprehensive look at Slovakia's proactive engagement on the global stage and its vision for fostering inclusive and sustainable partnerships.
8 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
Malaysia Leads ASEAN 2025 Vision, Priorities, Partnerships
At a seminar organised by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) in New Delhi on April 14, 2025, H.E. Dato’ Muzafar Shah Mustafa, High Commissioner of Malaysia to the Republic of India, spoke about the course of India’s Act East Policy (AEP) and its impact on ASEAN-India relations.
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
UPL's Vision for a Sustainable India-LAC Partnership
Speaking at the 10th CII India-LAC Conclave in New Delhi, Mr. Jay Shroff, CEO, UPL Ltd., highlighted the immense potential of India-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) collaboration, emphasising the need for deeper partnerships, sustainable investments, and innovative growth strategies.
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
WALLS OR GATEWAYS? MHA'S BORDER PUSH VS. MEA'S ACT EAST PULL
India's eastern borders hold immense strategic and economic value, especially in the Northeast, which borders Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan, and China.
5 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
“Crop rotation is the first step to any sustainable farm practice"
In an exclusive interview with Diplomatist, Mr. Nate Blum, CEO of Sorghum United Foundation, shares insights into the potential for collaboration between India and global agricultural stakeholders to promote sorghum and millets. With India being one of the largest producers of these climate-resilient grains, Mr. Blum highlights the importance of leveraging technology, sustainable farming practices, and value chain enhancements to empower Indian farmers.
3 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
"IMEC Plus": Building India's Path to Global Trade Leadership
At the recently held IMEC Conclave 2025, Mr. Auguste Tano Kouamé, Country Director of the World Bank in India, spoke about India's logistics transformation and the strategic promise of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
3 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
MAITRI Building the Digital Backbone of the IMEC Corridor
At the IMEC Conclave 2025, Mr. Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Managing Director of RITES Limited, highlighted the urgent need to strengthen the “software of connectivity” and deliver on short-term, tangible outcomes to realise the larger vision of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
What a Second Donald Trump Administration Means for Arctic Security
While most media attention focuses on the future of Ukraine under the next Trump administration, another more distant region is equally prone to disruption.
5 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
CHIRAG PASWAN Youth Icon, Political Strategist, and the Face of India's Agro-Industrial Future
On 8th April, Indian Express hosted a session of Express Adda featuring one of the most dynamic and youthful voices in Indian politics — Chirag Paswan, Union Cabinet Minister for Food Processing Industries.
2 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
VIETNAM'S 50-YEAR JOURNEY FROM NATIONAL REUNIFICATION TO A NEW ERA OF RISING
On the occasion of Vietnam's 50th National Reunification Day, Diplomatist Magazine spoke to Mr. Le Quang Bien, Consul General of Vietnam in Mumbai. In this conversation, Mr. Bien reflects on the significance of this milestone, marking five decades since the historic victory of April 30, 1975, which ushered in an era of unity, peace, and national resurgence. Mr. Bien also highlights Vietnam's remarkable socio-economic progress, growing diplomatic influence, and its aspirations for the future. In the context of Vietnam-India relations, Mr. Bien underscores the deep-rooted friendship and the expanding Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, emphasizing the shared vision of peace, stability, and prosperity.
6 min |
April 2025
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist
BEYOND EMPOWERMENT THE PATH TO AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY
In an era where gender discourse often finds itself entangled in the web of misunderstandings, Mrs. Meenakshi Lekhi, former Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India, delivered a powerful speech that challenged prevailing narratives and urged a collective approach to progress.
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