Category International Relations and Strategic Studies

The Evolving Concerns in India’s Relationship with Bhutan

The new phase of cordial diplomatic relations between Bhutan and China call for the establishment of fresh redlines between India and its Himalayan neighbour.

In October, Tandi Dorji became Bhutan’s first foreign minister to visit China. Dr Dorji’s visit has garnered significant attention across the world for two reasons: First, by concluding the 25th round of border negotiations, Bhutan and China are drawing close to ending the decades-old territorial dispute. During this visit, both countries even signed a “cooperation agreement” that outlines the responsibilities and functions of a joint technical team (JTT) tasked with delimiting and demarcating the disputed boundaries.

A Panel Discussion on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

A Panel Discussion on, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) – Corridor of Prosperity? : Implementation & Impact was conducted by the Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies (CIRSS), IMPRI, Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi on October 4, 2023.

The discussion was initiated with Dr. Simi Mehta, CEO & Editorial Director, IMPRI’s, introductory address about the IMEC and that it was launched at the G20 Summit held in New Delhi ushering a new chapter in global connectivity and development.

Participants List & Details: Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

Diplomacy and Foreign Policy | An Online International Autumn School Program | A One-Month Immersive Online Certificate Training Course | November 2023 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning  Participants List & Details: Participants List and Details Diplomacy and Foreign Policy An Online International Autumn School…

India’s Potential to Foster a Resolution in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

The October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians were widely condemned. Except for a few countries like Iran, which also distanced itself, most Arab countries were disconcerted and uncomfortable. Israel's right to defend itself was broadly acknowledged. But growing cruelty, continued bombardment, the siege of Gaza and disruption and denial of essential supplies with rampant death and destruction of Palestinians have dented the sympathy for Israel. This was also evident in the statements of Israel’s close friends, including the United States. President Joe Biden dashed for an awkward day-long visit to express his unstinting support to Benjamin Netanyahu with all the moral and material supplies in abundance.

What Comes Next?: Israel-Hamas War

World woke to the worst horror stories and visuals of an unprecedented and well-coordinated attack by the internationally designated terrorist group Hamas based out of Gaza on Israeli civilians and settlers breaching the hitherto impregnable borders and supposedly impregnable fences of the Israeli defence Forces.

Israel-Hamas Tensions: Charting the Path Forward

World woke to the worst horror stories and visuals of an unprecedented and well-coordinated attack by the internationally designated terrorist group Hamas based out of Gaza on Israeli civilians and settlers breaching the hitherto impregnable borders and supposedly impregnable fences of the Israeli defence Forces.

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