Rethinking the Indo-Naga Political Negotiation

To conduct meaningful Indo-Naga political negotiations, both India and the Nagas may require flexibility, the pragmatism of the highest order, and a thorough understanding of the problems and issues at stake. India and the Naga people must look beyond their primary (immediate) concerns to resolve the more than seven-decade-old issue, and if they are unable to do so, they must consider inviting a third party/country mediator.

By Augustine R.

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Inconsistency has marred Modi’s relations with the Nagas in the quest for an Indo-Naga peace settlement

Inconsistency has also defined the Indo-Naga peace talks since the early 1950s. Rather than simply reaffirming the strength of the Indo-Naga Peace Talks, a renewed engagement of trust and commitment from all negotiating parties is required.

By Augustine R.

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Want to know why India has been soft on Russia? Take a look.

As global democracies lined up to condemn the actions of Russia in Ukraine, one country was less forthcoming in its criticism – and it was the largest democracy of them all: India. Throughout the ongoing crisis, the government in India has carefully avoided taking an unequivocal position. It has abstained on every United Nations resolution dealing with the matter and refused to join the international community in economic measures against Moscow, prompting a warning from the U.S. over potentially circumventing sanctions. Here’s Why!

By Sumit Ganguly

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How two QUAD Partners Chastised India on Russian FM’s visit!

Two QUAD partners, the United States and Australia have chastised India for hosting Russia during its conflict with Ukraine, and called on India to be “on the right side of history” just hours before Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in India.

By ICNA

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How companies should respond to U.S.-China tensions and global supply chain disruptions

Ongoing tensions between the United States and China have affected many companies around the world, and in this challenging and uncertain time, many companies are trying to reorganize their supply chains and reduce dependencies that are vulnerable to political tensions and rising costs. Find out the factors that are most important when making decisions on how to respond to the U.S.-China trade war.

By Felix Arndt, Abby Jingzi Zhou, Christiaan Röell, Steven Shijin Zhou, Xiaomeng Liu

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India objects to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s remarks on democracy and ‘criminal’ Indian MPs

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed strong opposition to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s disparaging remarks about Indian parliamentarians, and has raised the issue with Singapore’s High Commissioner in Delhi.

WATCH the video, and READ the Full Transcript of Speech by PM Lee Hsien Loong on the Report of the Committee of Privileges at the Parliament Sitting on 15 February 2022.

By Compiled by ICNA

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The Naga Peace Process: Why a Delayed Settlement

The opinion provides key factors and observations into the dynamics of the Naga peace process in a brief manner. It looks at the progress of the negotiations, the roles of the key players, the issues that arose along the way, and the way forward.

By Augustine R.

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Nepal-China Cross-Border Railway Connectivity and India’s Quandary

Despite New Delhi’s long strategic influence in Kathmandu, the Nepal-China engagement is raising the question of whether the Indo-Nepal cross-border railways will becomes a dud and ends up in a state of strategic quandary.

By Augustine R.

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