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Strengthening Diplomatic Resilience: Charting The Evolving Trajectory Of India-saudi Arabia Relations Amid Global Dynamics

2Jan

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Strengthening Diplomatic Resilience: Charting The Evolving Trajectory Of India-saudi Arabia Relations Amid Global Dynamics

Amid escalated tensions in the Red Sea and a drone strike targeting Saudi oil en route to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a crucial telephonic dialogue with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. Their recent exchange reviewed bilateral strides, focusing on geopolitical complexities post the Crown Prince's September 2023 visit and G20 Summit participation. The dialogue emphasized regional stability, maritime security, and shared concerns about terrorism and violence. This diplomatic discourse also celebrated collaborative efforts, including an energy MoU and the Global Biofuel Alliance. The narrative highlights the nations' historical journey, major milestones, and key collaborations, underscoring their burgeoning strategic partnership and collective vision for sustainab...

Pakistan’s 2024 Elections: Manoeuvring Through The Complex Realms Of Politics, Economy, And Security Challenges

30Dec

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

Asia, Politics

Pakistan’s 2024 Elections: Manoeuvring Through The Complex Realms Of Politics, Economy, And Security Challenges

As Pakistan gears up for the pivotal general elections on February 8, 2024, the nation finds itself facing intricate challenges across politics, economy, and security. The urgency for elections has intensified due to a series of political upheavals, economic crises, and the emergence of new contenders. The dissolution of parliament, arrests of political figures, and the rise of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) led by Hafiz Saeed underscore the multifaceted nature of Pakistan's current predicament. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's return to active politics, following his acquittal in corruption cases, further muddles the political waters. Power dynamics between political parties, especially the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), hint at a s

French Elegance At 75: Macron To Grace India’s Republic Day Celebrations-2024

25Dec

By News DeskNo Comments

Asia, Politics

French Elegance At 75: Macron To Grace India’s Republic Day Celebrations-2024

The acceptance of Prime Minister Modi's invitation by French President Macron to be the Chief Guest for India's 75th Republic Day resonates with the enduring partnership between the two nations. This collaboration has been exemplified by the participation of six French leaders in Republic Day celebrations since 1976. The 25th anniversary of their Strategic Partnership, emphasized by PM Modi during France's Bastille Day in 2023, symbolizes the profound depth of this relationship. Since its initiation in 1998, the alliance has successfully navigated challenges, including those posed by Pokhran II, while collaborating across diverse sectors such as defence, space, culture, and citizen initiatives. Notably, France plays host to a significant Indian diaspora, fostering strong cultural and educ...

Sri Lanka’s Political and Electoral Uncertainties Before the 2024 Elections

23Dec

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

Asia, Politics, World

Sri Lanka’s Political and Electoral Uncertainties Before the 2024 Elections

In Sri Lanka, political parties are getting ready for presidential elections scheduled for some time next year. Many of them have named their candidates; others are preparing to do so. The country is constitutionally mandated to hold presidential polls in 2024, and the president himself has hinted that he will go ahead with them. But the government is led by a deeply unpopular party associated with a once popular but now derided family, the Rajapaksas. It faces an uncertain situation and has yet to confirm when elections will be held, or if they will be held at all. Indeed, a section of the opposition has implied that they will not. This, however, has not prevented the Rajapaksas’ party, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), from joining the election frenzy. On December 15, it org

Five things to remember about Pakistan’s economy, politics, and security in 2023.

23Dec

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

Asia, Politics, World

Five things to remember about Pakistan’s economy, politics, and security in 2023.

India's neighbouring country, Pakistan continued to grab headlines throughout the year 2023. Whether it was an economic crisis, food crisis, mass protests, political arrests or upheaval over election dates — Pakistan saw it all in this one year. Here's a quick recap of all that happened in Pakistan in the year 2023: Economic crisisIn 2023, Pakistan saw new lows. The Pakistani rupee hit an all-time low, crossing the PKR 300 mark against the US dollar in August 2023. The country's foreign reserves with the State Bank of Pakistan (SPB) also dropped to an alarming level — at $3.1 billion in January 2023. The cash-strapped country struggled to unlock funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a bid to secure one, the SBP hiked interest rate by 300 basis points (bps) to 20 p

Overlooking Sri Lanka’s economic stabilization are political concerns.

17Dec

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Asia, Politics, World

Overlooking Sri Lanka’s economic stabilization are political concerns.

Sri Lanka’s economy showed signs of stabilisation in 2023 after the worst economic and political crisis since its independence in 1948. An acute balance of payments crisis caused lower- and middle-income Sri Lankans to pre-emptively default on foreign debt, which exceeded US$50 billion in April 2022. A crippling economic contraction, spiralling inflation, shortages of food and fuel and financial uncertainty followed. The remarkable change during 2023 can be traced to decisive policies by President Ranil Wickremasinghe’s new government, formed in July 2022, after mass protests forced then president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign. The Wickremasinghe government implemented stabilisation measures — namely hiking interest rates to control inflation, removing fuel subsidies, raising taxes a

16Dec

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Asia, Politics, World

Victory Day is observed in Bangladesh amidst a worsening political situation.

Amid an escalating political crisis, Bangladesh on Saturday marked its Victory Day, with thousands thronging the National Memorial in Saver, outskirt of the capital Dhaka. In 1971, Bangladesh got victory from then West Pakistan and emerged as an independent nation after a nine-month war. Bangladesh was the eastern wing of Pakistan which gained independence from British-ruled India in 1947. On Dec. 16, 1971, a total of 93,000 Pakistani troops surrendered to Bangladesh and India allied forces, history’s biggest surrender. In the morning, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tribute to the martyrs of liberation war at the National Memorial. The head of the state in a message to the nation greeted the countrymen on the 53 Victory Day and reiter

<strong>China has nothing to hope for from the National Assembly election in Bhutan</strong>

14Dec

By News DeskNo Comments

Asia, China, Politics

China has nothing to hope for from the National Assembly election in Bhutan

The run up to the National Assembly election Bhutan has not carried any encouraging news for Beijing. With the media in China cheering over the fond hope of the Bhutan government stepping up its engagements with Beijing, India will be keenly watching the results of the ongoing National Assembly election in the Himalayan kingdom. But, the result of the primary round of the two-stage process of election in Bhutan is rather encouraging for New Delhi and to the detriment of Beijing. In the primary round of the poll, the People’s Democratic Party led by former Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay has won a resounding majority. PDP secured 39 out of the 48 seats in the primary round election, polling 42.5 percent of the total votes cast. This will give the PDP an advantage over rival Bhu

<strong>UK white paper targets China development model, Beijing retaliates</strong>

4Dec

By Grace TsoiNo Comments

Politics, World

UK white paper targets China development model, Beijing retaliates

China is upset with the UK government ’s latest white paper for finding drawbacks in its most ambitious development model. Describing it as a malicious defamation of China's role in global development, Chinese analysts said that it was nothing but desperate effort by the former colonial power to maintain its global influence and tackle its own internal social and political divisions. 2. The UK government’s white paper has found major flaws in China’s development model like lower standards, limited transparency, corruption, and poor coordination with multilateral systems. The white paper remarks are extremely significant in the wake of the fact that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had stated in the past that the so-called "golden era" o

India’s Vision At Cop 28: Climate Action And Global Collaboration For A Sustainable Future

2Dec

By News DeskNo Comments

Asia, Politics

India’s Vision At Cop 28: Climate Action And Global Collaboration For A Sustainable Future

SYNOPSIS The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) unfolds in Dubai as a critical juncture for global efforts to combat climate change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership and India's unwavering commitment to climate action set the stage for substantive discussions. The narrative, beyond rhetoric, encompasses India's achievements, including audacious targets for carbon neutrality and renewable energy. Initiatives like the Green Credit Program and Lead IT 2.0 underscore India's pivotal role in driving a sustainable, low-carbon future. Challenges persist, notably in climate financing, but COP 28's legacy embodies hope, determination, and a global commitment to collaborative climate action. As the conference unfolds, it becomes a catalyst for change and a testament to th...

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