It’s Hard Not to be Pessimistic About IMEC
After five months of delays, the Indian government is finally forging ahead with plans for the much-touted India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC). On February 13, 2024, India and the UAE signed a framework agreement on the transcontinental corridor. Hyped as the…
China’s Fight Against India’s Soft Power: The Case Against ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’
The theme of this year’s G20 summit held in New Delhi was ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ a Sanskrit word which translates to ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. Originating from the Hindu text Maha Upanishad, this concept promotes global unity, urging nations…
Bangladesh in the G-20 Summit: Unlocking Diplomatic Cards
Bangladesh is slated to attend the G-20 summit on September 9 and 10. With India at the helm of the G-20, Bangladesh’s membership in the summit ushers in a host of opportunities. Dhaka has earned laurels for its advocacy of…
جی-۲۰ اجلاس کشمیر میں اور سب معمول پر ہونے کا دکھاوا
بھارت، ۲۲ مئی تا ۲۴ مئی کے درمیان کشمیر میں جی۔۲۰ ممالک کے ایک اجلاس کی کشمیر میں میزبانی کرنے کو ہے، جو کہ بھارت اور پاکستان کے درمیان ایک متنازعہ علاقہ ہے۔ بھارت کے جی۔۲۰ کی صدارت سنبھالنے کے…
G-20 Summit in Kashmir and the Facade of Normalcy
This week, India is set to host a meeting of G20 countries from May 22 to May 24 in Kashmir, the disputed region between India and Pakistan. The meeting accounts for one of many to be hosted as India assumes…
India’s G20 Presidency: Providing Substance to Summitry
As the world witnesses the three big Cs of concern – climate change, conflict, and COVID-19 –cooperation among major global powers has become an unavoidable imperative. This was the geopolitical climate in which India received the G20 presidency from Indonesia…