Diplomacy

Above: Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan being received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a meeting at Hyderabad house, in New Delhi (file pic)/Photo: UNI ~By Seema ...

Above: US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Photo: PIB As America transfers high-end military technology to India, it wants it to take on a greater role i...

A joint Indo-Pak peoples’ initiative spearheaded by lawyers has been launched to save the officer from the gallows of our neighbour. Is it possible for him to receive a fresh and fair trial?  ~By ...

The Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal has led to frostiness in relations with China. Is this a conscious effort by Beijing at power projection since it is the number one economy in the world? ~By See...

The strong condemnation by African states of attacks on their nationals could affect the success of India’s outreach to this continent ~By Seema GuhaIndia was shocked at the strong reaction from he...

As Beijing expands its presence in the Indian Ocean, India too is boosting its ties in the region. But its footprints are nowhere close to China’s presence and sphere of influence ~By Seema GuhaAs ...

In a surprising U-turn, Modi government decides to hold talks with Pakistan on the Indus Water Commission ~By Seema Guha In a break from its position since the Uri attack, not to talk to Pakistan t...

The traditional friendship between India and Russia has developed wrinkles, thanks to Moscow’s growing closeness to Pakistan and China ~By Seema Guha As strategic dynamics in the world change, so i...

UK PM Theresa May intends to bring down net immigration into her country down to 1,00,000 per year. This could hit Indians who form a major chunk of the immigrants there   By Sajeda Momin in London...

There is no case for blocking India’s membership to the NSG. China’s objections should not be binding The Nuclear Suppliers Gro-up (NSG) was set up as a club of nuclear equipment and fissil...