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Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Topic: Indo-Pacific

India-Korea must revive defence cooperation with ‘3 Rs’ method. Jaishankar visit should do that

The impending convocation of the JCM symbolises more than a mere diplomatic engagement; it embodies a clarion call for recalibrating the contours of India-Korea relations.

India among fastest growing diplomatic networks, 11 new posts since 2021, reveals new report

The country has opened 11 new missions since 2021 and climbed to the 11th rank in the Global Diplomacy Index, a report by the Lowy Institute.

Top US officials visit Maldives & meet Muizzu to discuss Indian Ocean security, embassy in Male

The Biden administration has been stepping up engagement and presence in the Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of growing competition with China for diplomatic clout in the region.

India ‘front & centre’ of Ireland’s strategic thinking in Asia-Pacific — Irish foreign secy in Delhi

At event organised by Delhi-based think-tank Observer Research Foundation, Hackett says Ireland has invited President Droupadi Murmu for state visit, mentions 'cultural attache' for Delhi embassy.

US is having a crisis of commitment. India must ask what it means for Indo-Pacific stability

There is little doubt that America is growing weary of its global commitments, and it’s a sentiment that is prevalent on both the Left and Right in the US.

Need collective deterrence in Indo-Pacific — Australian foreign minister’s swipe at China

Penny Wong's remarks come a day after second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. New Delhi & Canberra are part of QUAD, with works to support an open Indo-Pacific region.

‘Fragile security situation in South China Sea’ — Navy chief highlights danger to sea order

Owing to increased presence of multinational forces & differing interpretations of laws, there is fear that global commons can change to contested seas, Admiral R. Hari Kumar adds.

Threat for India, advantage China — what Thai PM’s ‘doodle’ at BRI Forum signifies for the 2 nations

This is the full transcript of ThePrint Cut The Clutter Episode 1337, published on 27 October 2023, on the proposal for an infrastructure project over the Isthmus of Kra in Thailand.

Ukraine war teaches us importance of long-range firepower and allies, says visiting US Army chief

Indo-Pacific region remains priority for US Army while relationship with Indian military is strong & is growing stronger, General Randy George asserts.

India-Canada row ‘political’, no impact on military ties, says visiting deputy chief of Canadian Army

Maj Gen Peter Scott was speaking at 13th Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs’ Conference in Delhi. He also said he'd spoken to Gen. Manoj Pande and they agreed issue had no bearing on defence ties.

On Camera

Indira, Manmohan, Modi, all raised income inequality. Until Hindu fears took the driving seat

The issue of inequality has assumed the blazing limelight at a time when inequality in India is said to be higher than it was in the British Raj. It's a ripe situation for half-truths and incendiary statements.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.