Synopsis: India and US relations under the Biden administration may strengthen in certain areas. But there will be some challenges too. Areas where India and the US are willing to cooperate? India and the US are already engaging each other on a majority of issues, including COVID-19, climate, health care, immigration and restoring America’s global… Continue reading India-US relation under Biden administration
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Western ideas have to be adapted like China and not to be followed like India
Synopsis: The key to China’s immense growth is that it focuses on itself instead of trying to live up to the expectations of the Western countries. India could learn a few lessons from China as it struggles to match up. Introduction China and India are the two oldest civilizations but are also the youngest nation-states.… Continue reading Western ideas have to be adapted like China and not to be followed like India
Australia’s news media bargaining code
Synopsis – Australian government proposed a bargaining code. This code has provisions to compensate media companies for using their content. Background Australia’s recently proposed News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020. The law would make technology platforms like Google and Facebook pay media publishers. The payment will be made for using their news… Continue reading Australia’s news media bargaining code
Science and Technology in India’s foreign policies
Synopsis: Covid-19 Pandemic provided India with an opportunity to mainstream science and technology (S&T) in its foreign Policies. It became possible due to the past achievements by the country in the domain of S&T. Background: The roots of India’s scientific programs can be traced to the 1959 speech delivered at the Indian Science Congress by… Continue reading Science and Technology in India’s foreign policies
A tussle between Australia and Facebook over News Charges
Synopsis: Recently, a clash erupted between the Australian government and Facebook. The big Techs in Australia are opposing the Fee to media companies for using their content. Background Recently, the Australian government has proposed the ‘News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020’. The bill aims to make Google and Facebook pay to… Continue reading A tussle between Australia and Facebook over News Charges
Indian IT workers to benefit from “U.S. immigration Act”
What is the News? The United States(US) administration has introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 in Congress. If passed, this act will benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals in America. Key Provisions of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 It proposes to eliminate the per-country cap for employment-based green cards. It proposes a pathway… Continue reading Indian IT workers to benefit from “U.S. immigration Act”
Celebrity activism and government’s response to it
Synopsis: The MEA’s response to celebrity activism is fair. But its global reach has to go beyond majoritarian representation. Introduction The tweets by international pop singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg on farmers’ protest created a huge stir. In response, The Minister for External Affairs tweeted about motivated campaigns targeting India. It also… Continue reading Celebrity activism and government’s response to it
Evaluating India- China Disengagement agreement on Pongong Tso
Synopsis: India-China disengagement process on the border is ongoing. There is a need for the cost-benefit analysis of this disengagement process. Background: Recently, both India and China have announced the start of disengagement between the two armies in Ladakh. The current disengagement is limited to two places on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in… Continue reading Evaluating India- China Disengagement agreement on Pongong Tso
Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India
Synopsis: Sri Lanka’s revoked the East Container Terminal (ECT) agreement without any valid reason. However, Indian investors can’t oppose this decision under International Law, due to India’s withdrawal from Bilateral Investment treaties (BIT). This calls for adopting a balanced approach towards BITs. Background: An agreement to jointly develop ECT at Colombo port was signed between Sri Lanka, Japan and India in 2019. In February… Continue reading Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India
‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories
Synopsis: The recent ICC (International Criminal Court) ruling allows it to prosecute war crimes in Palestinian Territories. The ruling is welcomed by Palestine but criticized by the U.S. and Israel. Background: Israel had been accused of committing atrocities in Palestinian Territories of West Bank and Gaza Strip since 1967. Palestine joined the ICC in 2015… Continue reading ‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories
