GOA: The transit of the USS John Paul Jones, a destroyer named after a plucky captain of the US War of Independence, seems to have created some waves as it transited through the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) a few days back. Jones was famous for sailing “in harm’s way”, but has this transit created […]Read More
NEW DELHI: On the second day of his four-day visit to India, America’s climate czar John Kerry described India as a major player on a global stage. “Decisive action now in partnership with the rest of the world will determine what this transformation will mean for all generations to come.” The praise came with a […]Read More
NEW DELHI: “The talks were constructive,” on that cryptic but positive note from Iran, the first round of discussions in Vienna to break the stalemate on the Iran nuclear deal adjourned late on Tuesday but with the promise to resume on Friday. The U.S. and Iranian delegations are staying in different hotels in the city—with […]Read More
NEW DELHI: One of things that stood out during the U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to India late last week was the renewed emphasis by the United States on its partnership with India. The Indo-Pacific, which was the overarching focus at the first virtual Quad summit held recently, was reiterated by both India and the […]Read More
NEW DELHI: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has begun intensive consultations with Indian leaders within hours of landing in Delhi on Friday evening. His visit is taking place days after the first virtual Quad summit of heads of government, to be followed by a “physical” summit later this year. But India does not share the […]Read More
New Delhi: Acrimony is no stranger to diplomacy, but the first round of the US-China dialogue in Anchorage, Alaska, was redolent largely of that. US Secretary of State Blinken in his opening remarks, underscored Washington’s “deep concerns” with China’s actions in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Taiwan which threatened “global stability”. He warned that the alternative to […]Read More
The first high level US-China meeting kicks off later this week in Anchorage, Alaska. Participants at a webinar in Delhi shared some ideas as to what direction the meeting could take, given that it is being held just after the first summit of Quad heads of government. Former foreign secretary and National Security Advisor Shivshankar […]Read More
New Delhi: The U.S. has released its interim National Security Strategic Guidance with President Joe Biden‘s vision on how America will engage with the world, and to provide guidance as the administration begins work on a National Security Strategy. On ‘Talking Point’ , Aman Thakker, Adjunct Fellow, Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies, Centre for […]Read More
NEW DELHI: Cracks in the Democratic Party over Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are increasingly apparent. Representatives Ilhan Omar and Tom Malinowksi have proposed two bills to punish MBS for his many transgressions including the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Kashoggi. While Omar’s bill called for direct sanctions on the Crown Prince, Malinowski has […]Read More
NEW DELHI: The US interest in Syria has been relatively much less when one looks at its attitude towards the rest of the region. With an estimated 500 troops in the country, which is next to nothing compared with the other major actors such as Russia, Turkey and Iran, talk has been on for some […]Read More
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