What is the news? Indian PM has visited the USA last month. The meeting was significant because of the Quad leader summit, 1st bilateral engagement with the present US President and speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly. Read more: Quad Leaders’ Summit – Explained, pointwise What are the outcomes of the India-USA meet?… Continue reading Modi visit to US has helped expand economic cooperation
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
Let us revitalize multilateralism: The future of the world is at stake
Synopsis: The great political task of our times is to bolster a rule based global order with a stronger and more inclusive UN at its core. Introduction Last year, the United Nations conducted worldwide consultation. It was found that the views of most of the people are almost similar. All they want is better access… Continue reading Let us revitalize multilateralism: The future of the world is at stake
Reimagining food systems with lessons from India
Synopsis: Given the worsening situation of global hunger, ensuring food security is the need of the hour. Introduction The first United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) 2021 was held in September 2021. It was conceived in 2019 by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to find solutions to transform the way the world produces, consumes, and thinks… Continue reading Reimagining food systems with lessons from India
A Quad alliance for emerging technology
Synopsis: To counter China’s influence, Quad announced their collaboration in the technology sector. Introduction Recently Quad Summit was held. Under this summit, a separate statement on “Quad Principles on Technology, Design, Development, Governance and Use” has been issued which is independent of the main statement. This signifies the focus of Quad countries on technology. What were… Continue reading A Quad alliance for emerging technology
NS2 A win-win proposition: About Nord Stream 2
Synopsis: A consensus on the Nord Stream 2 could benefit Germany, Russia and Ukraine, but many hurdles remain. Introduction A 1224 km, underwater Nord Stream Pipeline 2 running from Germany to Russia across Baltic Sea has been completed recently despite controversies. It provides the shortest, economical and environment friendly route to double Russia’s gas export… Continue reading NS2 A win-win proposition: About Nord Stream 2
Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean
What is the news? Recently, India held a special training course for 6 Indian Ocean countries Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. What was the course about? The course includes modules on India’s polity, foreign policy, contemporary maritime issues, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, international framework under UNCLOS, multilateral and economic diplomacy, diplomatic… Continue reading Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean
Recognising Gandhi the philosopher
Synopsis: Philosophical dimensions of Gandhi are often ignored. It is time to pay attention to his ethics-led philosophical way of life. Introduction Often, Gandhi is portrayed as a political leader. His philosophical contributions are often ignored. But much like Buddha of the Nikayas and the Socrates of Plato’s early dialogues, he is an ethical philosopher.… Continue reading Recognising Gandhi the philosopher
Ordnance factories’ moment in history
Synopsis: Corporatization of OFB is the first step towards reforming it. India need to do much more. Introduction Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) which started during the British era has ceased to exist starting today. Read here: OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet How was the OFB corporatized? The corporatization of OFB has been recommended by the various… Continue reading Ordnance factories’ moment in history
India quest for a road to Central Asia
Synopsis: India can unlock a lot of economic and geostrategic potential if it can connect with Central Asian nations. Introduction Indian PM in a recently held SCO summit highlighted the importance of Central Asia. He also raised his concern over the connectivity issue with Central Asian countries because of the geographical disadvantage. What are the… Continue reading India quest for a road to Central Asia
Making parties constitutional
Synopsis: The majority of the countries do not provide constitutional status for Political parties. But it is time for making political parties constitutional. Introduction Political parties maintain a continuous connection between the people and those who represent them, either in government or in the opposition. But despite that, they do not provide constitutional status. What… Continue reading Making parties constitutional
