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The Shadow Diplomat – Unraveling the US’ Legacy of Intervention and Interference
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The Shadow Diplomat – Unraveling the US’ Legacy of Intervention and Interference

Victoria Nuland's priorities were to uphold American interests and to intervene and influence countries with ties with the USA's adversaries, such as Ukraine. Nuland advocated American liberal interventionism ideas across the Caucasus, where she is blamed for the recent anti-government protests in Georgia in 2023. Nuland is also blamed for present-day Armenian problems with Azerbaijan regarding issues related to Artashk where she is blamed for the present-day rift between Armenia and Russia. India is also not untouched by Victoria Nuland's policy, as she has been very critical of India's present-day policy, where she has raised concerns regarding India's relationship with Russia. Victoria Nuland, the most senior and experienced diplomat in the recent history of the USA, is set to r...
Call for UN Reforms: Belarus After Russia Supports India’s Ascension to the Security Council
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Call for UN Reforms: Belarus After Russia Supports India’s Ascension to the Security Council

Belarus's support for India's accession to the Security Council highlights India's strong backing from Russia. In a recent statement by the foreign minister of Belarus, S. Aleinik said, "We support the accession of India to the Security Council." This support aligns with the nation's bilateral ties with India. As the Embassy of India in Minsk reported, "India was one of the first countries to recognize Belarus as an independent nation in 1991. The two nations have signed multiple agreements and MOUs on various subjects." The foreign minister is visiting India for two days and met his Indian counterpart, Dr S Jaishankar. Discussions were held in the fields of defence and other areas of mutual concern, such as politics, trade, and economic dimensions. The foreign minister of Belarus ...
German Military Audio Leak: Security Concerns and Diplomatic Fallout
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German Military Audio Leak: Security Concerns and Diplomatic Fallout

There are severe concerns regarding the security of German military communications after a leaked audio recording of senior German army officers discussing the conflict in Ukraine sparked a diplomatic backlash. According to Russia, the recording demonstrates the direct involvement of Western nations in the Ukrainian crisis. Content of the Intercept Margarita Simonyan, the head of Russia's state-backed RT channel, claimed to be recording German army officers discussing possible strikes on Crimea for 38 minutes, which she uploaded on Telegram on March 1. According to Simonyan, three senior Bundeswehr officers and Air Force Chief Ingo Gerhartz had a conversation on February 19. Discussions regarding the potential use of German-made weapons by Ukrainian forces are audible on the rec...
Macron’s Ukraine Gambit: Face Saver or False Bravado?
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Macron’s Ukraine Gambit: Face Saver or False Bravado?

Macron's statement on sending troops to Ukraine has the potential to change the status quo of the conflict, from a proxy war to a direct NATO-Russia war. His statement comes at a time when Western cooperation towards Ukraine is facing a challenge after weakening American support, which is forcing Europe to take on major responsibilities. Macron wants to also indicate to Russia and the world that Europe is united when it comes to the Ukrainian conflict and the security of Europe. Last week, French President Macron made a shocking announcement of France's attempt to send its soldiers to Ukraine along with other European soldiers. Though later he clarified that he was being misunderstood, one should not ignore these circumstances as this possibility may be a reality. This developme...
Explainer: Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
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Explainer: Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

The religious minorities, viz., Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Hindus, from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who arrived in India before December 31, 2014, because of persecution or were afraid of being persecuted on account of their faith, the CAA-2019 offers a route to Indian citizenship. The core objective is not to revoke citizenship but to grant it to specific religious minorities facing historical and ongoing persecution in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.The CAA's commitment to upholding principles of religious freedom and equality, within the secular fabric of India, underscores its humanitarian imperative to offer sanctuary to those who have endured persecution based on their religious identity. (This explainer was first published by CIHS, New ...
Hindu killings in Bangladesh – An accelerator for change of population composition
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Hindu killings in Bangladesh – An accelerator for change of population composition

Formal demographic studies alone may not be able to provide accurate estimates. Contemporary social dynamics and population displacements are two important accelerators that contribute to changes in population composition. The planting of the Quran was an excuse to target, assault, kill and scare Hindus to displace them away from their native place.  It was a plot to get rid of non-Muslims from Bangladesh and to fasten change in its demography. The spread of the riots across districts had a similar pattern. Demographic trends in light of Indian population statistics available from census data between 1950-2010 is a contemporary topic of discussion in the media.  Typically, birth and death rates, and fertility rates are considered while projecting futuristic population co...
Hindus in Pakistan: A Saga of Systematic, Chronic and Shocking violations of religious freedom
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Hindus in Pakistan: A Saga of Systematic, Chronic and Shocking violations of religious freedom

Summary: Human rights and religious freedom conditions continued to deteriorate at an unprecedented rate in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan during 2019-2020. Pakistan’s widespread violation of human rights and its tolerance of human rights violations by non-state actors demonstrate a blatant disregard for its obligations under international human rights norms. As a result, Pakistan remained on the U.S. State Department’s list of Countries of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, for its “systematic, ongoing, egregious violations of religious freedom” against its religious minorities including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Ahmadiyya Muslims, and Shia Muslims. (U.S. Department of State, 2018; Pompeo, 2019). But despite rampant human rights violati...
India Free From Extreme Poverty – Focus on Inclusive Growth and Human Development Wins the Battle
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India Free From Extreme Poverty – Focus on Inclusive Growth and Human Development Wins the Battle

One of the key factors contributing to India's success in eliminating extreme poverty is its robust economic growth.India's journey towards eliminating poverty represents a monumental achievement and a testament to its commitment to inclusive development.Through a combination of economic growth, social welfare initiatives, and targeted interventions, India has made significant strides in improving the lives of millions of its citizens. India has been declared free from extreme poverty according to a comprehensive report released by Brookings. This significant achievement marks a remarkable milestone in India's journey towards economic development and social progress. The report, compiled by a team of experts, highlights India's successful efforts in alleviating extreme poverty and ...
Gaganyaan Mission: India’s Leap into Space Exploration with ISRO’s Astronaut Odessey
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Gaganyaan Mission: India’s Leap into Space Exploration with ISRO’s Astronaut Odessey

Four Indian Air Force pilots have been shortlisted for the mission: Group Captain Prashanth Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla. The success of Gaganyaan would mark India as the fourth nation to achieve human spaceflight capability, following Russia, the US and China.The renowned Indian LVM3 rocket, previously utilised for the Chandrayaan-3 mission, will serve as the launch vehicle for the Gaganyaan mission.The human spaceflight programme has many tangible and intangible benefits as it holds potential for scientific research and advancements.The challenges associated with manned missions include optimum space transportation systems, crew safety and training, and the creation of an earth-like environment among others. ...
India-Oman Strengthening Bilateral Relations
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India-Oman Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Whereas there has always been people-to-people interaction between India and Oman, dating back 5,000 years, diplomatic relations were first established in 1955, and in 2008 the relationship was upgraded to a strategic alliance. Oman is expanding its clean energy corporation with India to promote its renewable sector. ACME India Ltd. has also sealed an agreement for the development and commercial production of a green hydrogen and green ammonia production plant at the port of Duqm in Oman.Given that both countries share the Indian Ocean region and have similar strategic objectives regarding trade routes and marine security, an important factor is the type of bilateral diplomacy. The diplomatic projects that both countries have started, signifying the depth and dedication of the relatio...