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India-Russia Relations: Defying Western Diplomatic Pressure

PM Modi’s July 8-9 visit in Russia was symbolic, substantive and significant in many ways, even though it attracted undesirable attention and unsolicited comments from certain western countries and their representatives exceeding their diplomatic brief, writes Former Diplomat Amb. Anil Trigunayat.

Modern Leadership: The Impact of Palaeolithic Instincts on 21st Century Leader Selection

There's a Stone Age-like preference for leaders who strut tall, talk big, look bold; Biden is being judged not for his policies but for his fumbling at the debate
Orangutans and chimpanzees offer an insight into the public reaction to the recent debate between US presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
No, we are not suggesting any particular resemblance of either candidate to these primates, who still have not come down from the trees, unlike the primates we are more familiar with.
Rather, the point is that some quirks of human character make rational political choice rather difficult.

Labour’s Landslide Victory in the UK: Implications for British and Indian Relations

As far as India is concerned although not much change in UK’s focus on Indian opportunity is likely given the strategic and historic nature of relationship, certain issues would need to be watched, writes World Affairs Columnist and former Diplomat Anil Trigunayat.

Astana SCO Summit: Evaluating India’s Strategic Gains and Diplomatic Leverage

For the first time since 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend the SCO summit meeting, held July 3-4 in Kazakhstan, ostensibly due to the ongoing parliamentary session. However, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was there to articulate India’s position and interests.

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