Earlier too, NSAs have played key role in defusing tensions between India & Pakistan. But New Delhi has long maintained it is unclear if Islamabad's NSAs can speak for its military.
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz created the group, which included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice-President JD Vance & Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Colombo Security Conclave held its 6th meeting in Mauritius & agreed to also enhance cooperation on cyber security, disaster relief, combating trafficking & tackling organised crime.
India’s Deputy National Security Adviser Vikram Misri met his American counterpart Jonathan Finer Monday to review scope of the initiative that was launched last year by Modi and Biden.
Jake Sullivan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken are scheduled to meet their Chinese counterparts next week, the first in-person meeting since Joe Biden became president.
The two national security advisers discussed issues such as the importance of continuing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and renewing efforts to collaborate on global challenges.
As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.
Why back channel. Why not a normal diplomatic conversation between neighbours who have many disagreements, some of which have led to war and could do so again. Talks guided by realism and modest expectations.
Why back channel. Why not a normal diplomatic conversation between neighbours who have many disagreements, some of which have led to war and could do so again. Talks guided by realism and modest expectations.