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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
TopicNational Security Adviser

Topic: National Security Adviser

Behind ISI chief’s appointment as NSA, a bid by Pakistan to revive backchannel talks after Pahalgam

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.

Top US officials planned Yemen bombing in an 18-person chat on Signal, accidentally added a journalist

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz created the group, which included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice-President JD Vance & Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

Despite Biden’s warning, Israel will broaden operations in Rafah. ‘Hamas’ last stronghold’

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant conveyed this to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivanas it believes dozens of hostages are being held in Rafah.

UK appoints General Gwyn Jenkins as new National Security Adviser

Jenkins will be replacing Sir Tim Barrow who took up the role in September 2022.

At security meet, India, SL & Mauritius deepen cooperation on maritime safety & countering terrorism

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, US agree to broaden cooperation on critical & emerging technologies to include digital infra

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.

NSA Ajit Doval likely to meet UK counterpart today

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is likely to meet his UK counterpart Tim Barrow in Delhi on Friday. This meeting between the two...

Biden administration intends to prevail in stiff competition with China, says NSA Sullivan

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.

US NSA Sullivan calls Ajit Doval, reaffirms commitment for strong, enduring ties with India

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.

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announces all-female slate of key senior staff

Tina Flournoy, who served various roles in the Clinton administration beginning with his 1992 campaign, will be Harris’ chief of staff.

On Camera

India can’t fight Trump tariffs with emotion. Smart talks, sector relief, reforms are key

India must reduce its overdependence on the US by cultivating alternative markets—concluding the EU FTA, advancing the UK deal, and exploring entry into the CPTPP, the open, rules-based bloc of Japan, Korea, and Australia.

Amid Trump’s tariff bombs, India’s business with America surged while imports from Russia dipped 10%

As India-Russia trade decreases, India's April-July exports to the US this year increased by 21% compared to last year & imports from the US grew by 12%.

China pushes for separation of border issue from larger bilateral ties at 24th round of talks with India

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday pushed for a “dual-track” progress for ties with India, separating economic ties from the boundary question,...

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?