Focus Neighbourhood: Pakistan, India swap lists of prisoners and nuclear installations
Pakistan, India swap lists of prisoners and nuclear installations The News | 1st January Pakistan and India have exchanged their lists of prisoners and nuclear installations and facilities. The move follows up on years-long agreements between the two arch-rivals who have fought numerous battles since their independence in 1947. Both nations, who parted ways after ousting […]
Focus: Indian Ocean Rim | 3rd January 2024
India’s key SE African cum Indian Ocean Region partner Tanzania wants to boost defence partnership in a big way to reduce dependence on China. Besides boosting maritime cooperation, New Delhi is looking at defence equipment sales, particularly in armoured vehicles. In a major geo-political development in Africa, Ethiopia is all set to overcome its landlocked […]
Central Asia Digest | December 2023
Political Developments The global significance of Central Asia has been steadily growing. The past year, marked by the tumultuous war in Ukraine and the ensuing confrontation between Russia and the West, has not only reshaped Eurasia’s political landscape but has also highlighted the increasingly critical role of Central Asia in the intricate balance of […]
Latin America & Caribbean Review | Ambassador Deepak Bhojwani | January 2024
Political Developments On 19 November Argentina voted in Javier Milei as President. With a clear lead of 12 points over his opponent Sergio Massa of the ruling Peronist alliance, the electorate has reposed faith in the radical “libertarian” candidate of Libertad Avanza (Liberty Forward) party. Nowhere on the horizon till this year, the economist and former […]
Indian Economy Review by AK Bhattacharya, Editorial Director, Business Standard | December 2023
Report on economy exudes confidence and optimism The Union finance ministry’s latest half-yearly report on the state of the Indian economy in 2023-24 presents a picture of confidence and optimism. The report notes that the Indian economy should comfortably achieve an annual growth rate of 6.5 per cent in 2023-24. There could be risks […]