diplomacy
S Jaishankar: Capability Is the Best Strategy for Navigating an Uncertain Future
Dec 06, 2025 03:59 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar emphasizes capability as the key to handling future uncertainties at the HT Leadership Summit. He discusses how technological changes, particularly AI, will create unprecedented challenges that can only be addressed through developed capabilities rather than seeking perfect clarity in an increasingly complex global landscape.
India Supports All Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine Conflict: MEA Reaffirms Diplomatic Stance
Nov 27, 2025 02:04 am CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed its support for all peace initiatives in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy as the path forward. As Trump's 28-point peace plan progresses with both Russian and Ukrainian input, India maintains its position that "this is not an era of war" while closely monitoring diplomatic developments and engaging with both sides.
India's Strategic Pivot: Engaging the Taliban Regime Amid Regional Power Dynamics
Oct 19, 2025 03:49 pm CST
India's diplomatic engagement with the Taliban through Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit represents a significant strategic shift in South Asian geopolitics. This pragmatic approach prioritizes economic opportunities and regional security over ideological differences, challenging Pakistan's traditional influence in Afghanistan while advancing India's broader Central Asian connectivity goals. The developing relationship signals India's return to the Afghan diplomatic arena with implications for regional power dynamics and security cooperation.
Trump Praises PM Modi as "Great Man" Following Meeting with US Envoy, Discusses India's Plans to Halt Russian Oil Imports
Oct 16, 2025 08:08 am CST
US President Donald Trump lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great man" after a meeting between Modi and US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor. During a White House press conference, Trump revealed that Modi has assured the US that India will soon cease oil imports from Russia, potentially strengthening international efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The remarks highlight the evolving US-India relationship and energy cooperation between the two nations.
Analyzing Trump's Gaza Peace Deal: Diplomatic Breakthrough or Temporary Solution?
Oct 14, 2025 03:44 pm CST
This analysis examines President Trump's recent Gaza peace agreement, highlighting his unconventional diplomatic approach that secured a ceasefire in the two-year conflict. The article explores Trump's streamlined decision-making process, reliance on special envoys, and "shock and awe" negotiation style that achieved the breakthrough. While the Gaza accord represents a significant achievement, questions remain about its sustainability and whether Trump's foreign policy methods can effectively address larger geopolitical challenges with China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Melania Trump's Diplomatic Success: Securing the Return of Ukrainian Children Through Direct Talks with Putin
Oct 11, 2025 11:56 am CST
First Lady Melania Trump has established a diplomatic channel with Russian President Vladimir Putin that resulted in the return of eight children displaced by the Ukraine war. This rare diplomatic breakthrough comes after weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations following the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Putin, highlighting the First Lady's previously unseen role in international humanitarian efforts.
Ukraine's Strategic Nobel Peace Prize Nomination: Leveraging Diplomacy to Secure Trump's Support Against Russia
Oct 10, 2025 02:58 am CST
Ukraine employs an innovative diplomatic strategy by proposing to nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, aiming to secure crucial U.S. military support against Russia. President Zelensky's tactical move comes as Ukraine seeks Tomahawk missiles and stronger American backing to force Moscow into peace negotiations, demonstrating how countries increasingly use prestigious recognitions as diplomatic leverage in international relations.
Trump's UK State Visit Turns To Politics After Regal Welcome
Sep 19, 2025 12:13 am CST
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on Thursday, welcomed Donald Trump to his country home of Chequers for talks on difficult issues, including trade, Ukraine, and Gaza, after the US president hailed his second state visit to the UK as the "highest honour".
TikTok, Trade, Taiwan Top Agenda For Call Between Trump, Xi
Sep 17, 2025 04:31 pm CST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have plenty to discuss this week in their first conversation since June, with TikTok, Boeing planes, rare earth magnets and Taiwan among top items for negotiation.
Opinion | India To Kabul To Pak: The Plot Behind Chinese Foreign Minister's Many Tours
Aug 25, 2025 08:28 pm CST
This is China stepping into the breach created by Trump's shenanigans. It seems to be viewing the problem through the lens of South Asia as a whole, rather than letting Washington use its divide-and-rule strategy.