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Friday, November 1, 2024
TopicGlobal south

Topic: Global south

US, China fighting for influence in the ‘Global South’. Divide-and-rule is the strategy

Even nations that are positioned as supply chain alternatives to China do not hold back from challenging the West’s interventionist policies.

Collaboration between Asia-Pacific countries drives sustainability. It’s based on respect

SSC allows countries to understand the results of successful experiences and effective technical know-how, and the mechanisms involved in their development and implementation.

Debt burden & climate change emerge as key concerns in India-hosted summit for ‘Global South’

Issue of sanctions also raised at Voice of Global South Summit in context of energy security & volatile markets, said Jaishankar. References to Gaza were much more frequent than Ukraine.

‘Global uncertainty’ to threat of terrorism, what Modi stressed on at Voice of Global South Summit

Mohammed Yunus, who now heads the interim govt in Bangladesh, among attendees. The Indian PM also spoke about the country's efforts to aid Gaza and Ukraine where conflicts rage.

Modi govt’s ‘strategic freeze on relations with Pakistan’ & why stand-up comedy in India is no joke

Global media also examines India's relationship with China, the 'delicate dance of cooperation, competition' between the 2, and Modi's life & career as documented in various books.

Jaishankar retains MEA in Modi 3.0, will face challenges in neighbourhood, economic diplomacy

Managing ties with neighbouring countries where China looms & using economic diplomacy to reach $5 trillion economy target by 2025 will be key challenges for external affairs minister.

India redefined Third World as Global South. Then China got triggered

Chinese scholars initially downplayed the use of‘Global South’. But when it became unavoidable to ignore the emerging ontology of identity, they started discrediting India’s leadership role.

Takeaways from Global South Summit: Avoiding debt traps, push for stronger voice in global governance

Around 130 countries attended virtual 'Voice of Global South Summit' Friday. People-centric development finance, inclusive and sustainable energy transition also among takeaways.

‘In solidarity with Israel’ — India stands apart from Global South, joins West in condemning Hamas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned “terrorist attacks” by Hamas, while expressing “solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour”.

‘Political convenience’ can’t determine response to terror, says Jaishankar at UN amid Canada row

Respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs cannot be exercises in cherry picking, he asserts at 78th UN General Assembly.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.