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01/10/2025

How to reset India-US relations: In this interview with Manish Chand, CEO, Centre for Global India Insights, Amb. Shyam Saran, India’s former foreign secretary, shares his assessment of the current crisis and drift in India-US partnership under Trump 2.0 and underlines that both sides should patiently try to revitalize this multi-faceted relationship. Amb. Saran highlights that despite recent differences, the India-US partnership in defence, counterterrorism and high-tech areas has become much stronger. Amid ongoing negotiations between India and the US for a trade deal, he, however, cautions India against pandering to President Trump by giving in to all his demands. “My view is that if you succumb to a bully in the first instance, don't be surprised if there are many other demands which will follow,” he tells Manish Chand, Editor-in-Chief, India Writes Network and India and the World.
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23/09/2025

In this interview with India and the World, Shyam Saran, India’s former ambassador to Nepal and a former foreign secretary, underlines that the students’ protests in Nepal constituted a revolt against massive corruption and nepotism and has paved the way for a generational change in leadership. Alluding to large-scale destruction of property during the protests, Amb. Saran suggests that India should extend whatever support to Nepal to enable economic revival and foster political stability. India should align with democratic aspirations in Nepal, he tells Manish Chand, CEO, Centre for Global India Insights and Editor-in-Chief, India Writes Network and India and the World.

India should support reconstruction of Nepal: In this interview with India and the World, Shyam Saran, India’s former ambassador to Nepal and a former foreig...

23/06/2025

BRICS and the new world order: The conference on BRICS summit co-organised by the Embassy of Brazil and Centre for Global India Insights was a great success. Manish Chand, CEO, CGII, underlined that "BRICS has a pivotal role to play in shaping an inclusive world order." "The Rio summit also marks the ongoing ascendance of the Global South in the international arena. We hope that the upcoming Summit in Rio de Janeiro will be an opportunity to strengthen BRICS’ role as a platform to voice the concerns and interests of the Global South," he said. The panel featured Mr Dammu Ravi, India's BRICS sherpa, ambassadors and eminent experts as speakers: Brazil’s Ambassador to India Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega, Russia’s Ambassador to India Denis Alipov, Indonesia Ambassador Ina Hagniningtyas Krisnamurthi, Egypt's Ambassador Kamel Zayed Kamel Galal and FICCI Director General Ms Jyoti Vij. The conferencefocused on the evolving agenda of the BRICS summit in Rio on July 6-7, 2025. Russian Embassy in India Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India G20 South Africa

13/05/2025

PM Modi enunciates new doctrine of combating Pakistan-sponsored terrorism: Operation Sindoor is not just a name but it’s a reflection of the feelings of millions of people of the country. Operation Sindoor is our unwavering commitment to justice. Late night on May 6 and in the early morning of May 7, the whole world saw this pledge turn into reality. Indian forces attacked terror hideouts in Pakistan and their training centres with precision. The terrorists had never imagined that India could take such a big decision. But when the country is united, endowed with the spirit of Nation First and national interest is paramount, then strong decisions are taken and results are achieved.

In the past few days, we have witnessed both the strength and patience of our country. First of all, on behalf of the people of India, I salute the valiant

12/05/2025

Decoding Global Response to Operation Sindoor: In this interview with Manish Chand, CEO, Centre for Global India Insights, veteran diplomat Kanwal Sibal, India’s former foreign secretary, decodes global response to the India-Pakistan military confrontation and “Operation Sindoor,” the audacious strikes by India on Pakistan’s terror facilities in Pakistani Punjab and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir on May 7. In this freewheeling conversation, Amb. (Retd) Sibal highlights the role of the US in the current crisis and Pakistan’s sinister agenda of using cross-border terror against India to derail the country’s growth story.

Decoding Global Response to Operation Sindoor: In this interview with Manish Chand, CEO, Centre for Global India Insights, veteran diplomat Kanwal Sibal, Ind...

10/05/2025

With the vicious circle of military strikes and counter-strikes threatening to spiral out of control, India and Pakistan, the two nuclear-armed neighbours, have agreed to stop firing and military action from 5 pm on May 10.
“DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) of Pakistan called up DGMO (of India) at 3.35 pm. They agreed that both sides will stop all firing and military action from land, air and sea from 5 pm onwards,” Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced tersely at a press briefing in New Delhi. Mr Misri added that DGMOs will talk again at noon on May 12.

With the vicious circle of military strikes and counter-strikes threatening to spiral out of control, India and Pakistan, the two nuclear-armed neighbours,

08/05/2025

Sindoor Acknowledging India’s reasons for the military strike on terror facilities in Pakistan in response to April 22 terror attack in Kashmir, the world’s leading powers expressed concern and exhorted the two nuclear-armed neighbours to exercise restraint and de-escalate tensions.
Most statements by world leaders recognised India’s right to self-defence following the April 22 massacre of tourists by Pakistan-based terrorists, in Pahalgam, a popular scenic spot in Kashmir Valley. The majority of victims were Hindu males. There was no explicit criticism of India’s audacious move to strike at 9 terrorist facilities on May 7 under the emotively named “Operation Sindoor,” but concern and restrain recur in official reactions from the world leaders.

Acknowledging India’s reasons for the military strike on terror facilities in Pakistan in response to April 22 terror attack in Kashmir, the world’s leading

23/04/2025

India hits back at Pahalgam killers and sponsors: Hours after the barbaric terror attack by militants killing 26 civilians, the Indian government retaliated by announcing a series of punitive diplomatic steps, including freezing the Indus Water Treaty, the closure of the Wagah-Attari border and downsizing of Pakistan’s high commission in New Delhi. The Cabinet Committee of Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held a meeting on April 23 and directed all forces to maintain highest level of vigil.

Hours after the barbaric terror attack by militants killing 26 civilians, the Indian government retaliated by announcing a series of punitive diplomatic

11/02/2025

AI for ALL: nveiling his vision of sustainable and smart AI as “global public good,” at the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for democratising technology and ensuring access to AI for the Global South.

Addressing global leaders at the majestic Grand Palais, PM Modi underlined that that “the world was at the dawn of the AI age where this technology was fast writing the code for humanity and re-shaping our polity, economy, security and society.” Co-chairing the AI summit with French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi called for collective global efforts to establish governance and standards that uphold shared values, address risks and build trust.

By Shweta Aggarwal

15/01/2025

Ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th president of the United States, Centre for Global India Insights, a think tank focused on global affairs, and India and the World journal plan to organise an online conference on the potential impact of the Trump presidency on the India-US relations and the evolving world order. The conference, titled “The Trump Card: India’s Choices & Strategy” will be held on January 15, 6.30 pm-8 pm IST, 8 am-9.30 am Washington time.
SPEAKERS
Amb. (Retd.) Kanwal Sibal, former foreign secretary, India
Mukesh Aghi, President & CEO, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) – to join from Washington DC
Shalabh Kumar, US Industrialist, Republican Party – to join from Chicago
Vivek Lall, Chief Executive, General Atomics Global Corporation – to join from Washington DC
Michael Kugelman, South Asia Institute, Wilson Centre, US - to join from Washington DC
Dr Harinder Sekhon, Author & expert (former ORF, VIF)

Moderator: Manish Chand, CEO, Centre for Global India Insights, India Writes Network
Participants can ask questions to speakers online. You can also send questions in advance to [email protected] and [email protected]
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15/01/2025

Pl. join the online conference titled “The Trump Card: India’s Choices & Strategy,” on January 15, 6.30 pm-8 pm IST, 8 am-9.30 am Washington time. The virtual panel discussion is being held ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Organised by the Centre for Global India Insights, a think tank focused on global affairs, and India and the World journal plan, the conference will discuss the potential impact of the Trump presidency on the India-US relations and the evolving world order. Eminent diplomats and experts from India and the US will participate in the discussion. The remarks made by speakers and the ensuing discussion will be edited and published in the next edition of India and the World magazine-journal. https://www.indiawrites.org/india-and-the-world/who-got-the-trump-card-find-out-from-eminent-diplomats-experts-conference-on-india-us-relations/
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Ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th president of the United States, Centre for Global India Insights, a think tank focused on global aff...

14/01/2025

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the virtual discussion titled “The Trump Card: India’s Choices & Strategy,” on January 15, 6.30 pm-8 pm IST, 8 am-9.30 am Washington time. The virtual panel discussion is being held ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Organised by the Centre for Global India Insights, a think tank focused on global affairs, and India and the World journal plan, the conference will discuss the potential impact of the Trump presidency on the India-US relations and the evolving world order. Eminent diplomats and experts from India and the US will participate in the discussion. To participate, pl. register and join:
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