India’s Diplomatic Endeavor in Greece: Strengthening Eastern Mediterranean Ties
As the global churn intensifies, both India and Greece are increasingly looking at the convergences in maritime security, defence, and sustainable development.
Anil Trigunayat
Former Indian Ambassador to Jordan, Libya, and Malta; Distinguished Fellow and Head of the West Asia Experts Group at the Vivekananda International Foundation.
India’s Sustainability Dilemma: Growing Economy vs. Climate Goals
In less than a month ( September 9-10), leaders from the world’s most powerful countries will be in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, which for the first time in history will be held under the patronage of an Indian presidency. While the summit will undoubtedly address many of the most pressing issues facing the global community, one topic has been placed at the center of debate —sustainable development.
Increasing climate change challenge: India sets the bar high
A recent Reuters report confirms that India has managed to cut its greenhouse emissions rate faster-than-expected — 33% in the past 14 years.
Revitalizing Bilateral Relations: PM Modi’s UAE Visit Sparks New Vigor
Strengthening cooperation in the cross-border payment systems by enabling integration of transactions between the UAE and India more efficiently, PM Modi's latest UAE visit witnessed the signing of a landmark MoU between the Reserve Bank of India and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates to promote the use of local currencies --rupee and dirham-- for cross border transactions. This cooperation will also include the mutual acceptance of domestic card schemes by interlinking national card switches.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit’s Relevance Endures, but Terrorism Threatens
SCO’s original mandate since 2001 has been to fight against terrorism and it has a robust tool in its kit for cooperation among members under the aegis of RATS. However, Pakistan has not only sheltered and supported large number of terrorists but has also used them against India.
PM Modi’s State Visit to Egypt: Key Implications for Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on two highly important State visits to the US and Egypt-- India’s strategic partners, this week. While the US is the Global Comprehensive Strategic Partner of India the relationship with Cairo acquired the historic heft yet again during the visit of President Abdel Fatah Al Sisi as a Chief Guest at the 74th Republic Day of India a few months before. The Indian Prime Minister is scheduled for a state visit to Egypt on June 24-25, upon the invitation of President Sisi.