Dr. Jay Prakash Yadav Japan’s National Day embodies a legacy shaped by cultural wisdom and strategic foresight. Since Buddhism’s arrival from India in 552 AD, Japan has integrated its principles into governance. The history of cultural friendship between India and Japan dates to AD 552, the time when Japan was introduced to Buddhism. It was … Continue reading India, Japan, and Buddha
As Japan rings in its national foundation day, Bharat is on the curve joining this momentous occasion in shared values & principles of righteousness based on ‘dharma’. Rahul Pawa Across vast expanse of time and geography, few relationships between nations carry the depth and grace of one shared by Bharat (India) and Japan. Rooted in … Continue reading Japan & Bharat: Friends for Eternity
President Prabowo’s remark of having Indian DNA reignited intimate debate on the two countries centuries’ old linkages. Dr Gautam Kumar Jha Indonesian President remarked at a post-Republic Day banquet hosted by Indian President Droupadi Murmu, “I have Indian DNA”. This one-liner by chief guest of seventy sixth Indian Republic Day has reignited debate on deep-rooted … Continue reading Indonesia’s India Connect
From Decades of Dormancy to Dynamic Diplomacy: How PM Modi's Kuwait Visit Redefined Bharat's Global Engagements. Vinod Kumar Shukla There is a misnomer that foreign policy of any country remains more or less the same while governments come and go. This is not true. Actually, it changes with the kind of government a country has … Continue reading Bharat – Islamic Confluence
Donald Trump’s second term may not allow ‘business as usual’ approach to global affairs given underpinnings of ‘Make America Great Again’ thrust. K.A.Badarinath Across continents one big question that’s seriously debated and pored over is what’s in store during second term of President Donald Trump that would kick off in three weeks from now. Jokes, … Continue reading Disruption in World Order Guaranteed!
Nepal stares at huge economic costs built into BRI while President Xi pursues his expansionist geo-political interests in South Asia. Rohan Giri Earlier this month, Nepal's communist regime sealed a deal with China to join ill-famed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that pushed several least developed and developing countries into the dragon debt trap. The … Continue reading Nepal Falls to Dragon Debt Trap
CCP inability and intolerance to resolve people’s grievances, economic woes, joblessness led to rise in number of "Zhang Xianzhong" attacks. Rahul Pawa China in 2024 has seen a startling surge in violent attacks on civilians, with over 20 incidents leaving more than 90 people dead and scores injured. These incidents, often described as "Zhang Xianzhong" … Continue reading Cracks in Xi’s Fortress
India's commitment to broader global engagement is demonstrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's November 18–19 sojourn to Rio de Janeiro and his proactive participation in G 20 Summit among world leaders. Modi's participation in G 20 summit demonstrates Bharat’s commitment to multilateralism and enrolling diverse partners. His "productive" official visit to Nigeria was centred on … Continue reading India at G 20: Rio de Janeiro Summit
Republican White House under President Trump will have to respect and partner with Bharat in sync with her ‘strategic autonomy’ framework. K.A.Badarinath Exuberance aside, Donald Trump is ready to don the mantle as 47th President, United States of America. Trump’s return to White House has several messages for diverse stakeholders. While these groups grapple with … Continue reading Big Reforms in Offing or Just Talk Shop?
The 2024 US presidential election holds critical implications for global politics and economies with countries like India closely watching the outcome. This analysis compares key policy positions of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris highlighting how each candidate's potential leadership could shape Indian economy and bilateral relations. To understand dynamics at play, it’s worth revisiting narrow … Continue reading US Elections: Will Donald Trump deliver for Bharat?
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