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TopicDiplomacy

Topic: Diplomacy

Diplomatic discussions are best held in camera. For Trump, it’s all for good TV

Trump's style is different from earlier US diplomatic practice. But substance is the same.

This event about diplomacy wasn’t about ambassadors. Their spouses were the stars

At the heart of the event was 'The Other Side of Diplomacy'. The book explores the journeys of diplomat's spouses, and how they raise families in unfamiliar lands.

Europe’s social welfare economies must now focus on defence. How, is the question

As global diplomacy heads in an uncertain direction, many European leaders see a need to swiftly ramp up defence spending.

India summons top Bangladesh diplomat as tensions over border fencing escalate

Bangladesh has objected to BSF's attempts to fence five points along border with India. Indian envoy to Dhaka, Pranay Verma, met Bangladesh’s foreign secretary in Dhaka Sunday.

Modi’s muscular diplomacy against India’s moral image. Vishwaguru can’t kill US-Canada citizens

The Modi government should have started an internal investigation and acted on the allegations by Canada and the US. The Opposition leaders should have been taken into confidence.

Kejriwal making way for Atishi a good start. Now, improve Delhi governance to secure another term

The bail conditions left little reason for Arvind Kejriwal to remain Delhi’s CM. Making way for Atishi was a deft political move. AAP needs...

ANRF can help India counter China’s influence, boost tech diplomacy

By placing science, technology, and innovation at the core of national policy, the ANRF aligns with PM Modi’s broader efforts, encapsulated in his vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

India is walking a geopolitical tightrope. It can shape New Delhi’s diplomatic power

India’s stance on the Ukraine war has brought it closer to Russia. India has also managed to strengthen relations with the US and its allies, a feat that reflects India’s growing global clout.

India’s Atmanirbharta push shouldn’t shrink economic diplomacy. ‘It must get bigger’

India’s multilateral diplomacy has traditionally suffered from a wilful lack of resources, said Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri at the launch of the new book ‘Economic Diplomacy’.

India-US ties under Modi echo Nehru’s reluctance to commit. Hope consequences aren’t the same

The US wants a deeper security partnership with India. New Delhi is plainly uncomfortable with this and therefore dictating the pace like it always has.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.