US rules out involving India and Japan in its new security alliance

The US, the UK and Australia had last week announced that they had struck a security partnership – dubbed Aukus – focused on the Indo-Pacific region.

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· Sep 23, 2021 · 03:47 pm

Modi discusses Indo-Pacific cooperation with French president amid global row on submarine deal

India’s foreign secretary said that the US-UK-Australia partnership will not have an impact on the Quad grouping.

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· Sep 21, 2021 · 06:13 pm

The Castro era has officially ended. What’s next for Cuba and the United States?

Just as Fidel Castro’s 2016 death did not transform US-Cuba ties, his brother Raul’s exit from politics is unlikely to do so.

Joseph J Gonzalez, The Conversation

· Apr 20, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Russia and China are sending a message to Biden: Do not tell us what to do

The global balance of power is shifting, and for many nations, the smart money might be on Russia and China now.

Tony Kevin, The Conversation

· Mar 28, 2021 · 11:30 pm

India calls for inclusion of Chabahar Port in international north-south transport route

The INSTC is a key trade corridor project, in which India is partnering with 12 countries to set up an economic route, Jaishankar said.

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· Mar 04, 2021 · 06:52 pm

India denies being dropped from Chabahar project, says no response from Iran since December

The MEA said the Indian Railways Construction Limited had completed its site inspection and review for the project.

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· Jul 17, 2020 · 12:54 pm

Iran removes India from Chabahar rail project collaboration citing delays, draws Congress criticism

The development came as China finalised a massive 25-year strategic partnership deal worth $400 billion with Iran.

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· Jul 14, 2020 · 03:41 pm

US and Pakistan are ‘bedfellows’, says former Afghan President Hamid Karzai: The Hindu

During a visit to India over the weekend, Karzai said India should rethink its support to the US’ new South Asia policy.

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· Dec 18, 2017 · 02:48 pm

Why India must move fast on the Chabahar Port project in Iran

The project will open up a route to Afghanistan and Central Asia while helping India side-step Pakistan.

Sanjay Kapoor

· Jan 16, 2017 · 08:30 pm

India begins Malabar naval exercise with US and Japan close to South China Sea

The drill gains significance now, given the ongoing maritime territorial dispute and China staking claim in the region.

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· Jun 10, 2016 · 07:23 pm

How real estate has become a 'soft' power tool in the world of international politics

Russia in particular appears to have learned the political value of property.

Mirjam Büdenbender and Oleg Golubchikov, The Conversation

· Apr 08, 2016 · 11:30 pm

Flashback: Legendary Azerbaijani musician sings ‘Saare Jahan Se Achha’

The evergreen song is given a lift by Rashid Behbudov, one of Azerbaijan's most prominent singers.

Mridula Chari

· Aug 15, 2014 · 06:42 am