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China Weekly Report | Volume VI; Issue 40 | China’s President warns APEC leaders against isolationism
Nov 25, 2016

China Weekly Report | Volume VI; Issue 40 | China’s President warns APEC leaders against isolationism

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Apec nations to play a leading role in global economy, which faces challenges and uncertainty and other roundups

Pakistan’s isolation is responsible for its recent rants at UNGA
Sep 27, 2017

Pakistan’s isolation is responsible for its recent rants at UNGA

Pakistan continues to live in its own world as was reflected in its PM’s statement that there is no role for India in Afghanistan. Many in Pakistan are now putting all their eggs in China’s basket. The Xiamen BRICS declaration, which listed Pakistan-based terror organisations for the first time, should be a warning to Pakistan than an isolated Pakistan would be of little use to even China.

Taiwan faces more isolation from PRC pressure
Jul 06, 2017

Taiwan faces more isolation from PRC pressure

In aftermath of China scaling up pressure on countries whom it has relations with, Taiwan has started to be isolated as these nations have started to

After Clinton, All Eyes on Pakistan's Hina Khar
Jul 22, 2011

After Clinton, All Eyes on Pakistan's Hina Khar

The United States has, in its history, vacillated between global dominance and isolation. A phase of inwardness may be in the cards.

An Old Debate Reopened
Sep 15, 2005

An Old Debate Reopened

Al Quds al Arabi is a respected daily and the opinion of its editor, Abdul Bari Atwan, carries weight. For this reason, his op-ed on September 7 on "Talabani and Arabness of Iraq" is to be taken note of. The point of departure is Iraq's isolation in the Arab world and Mr. Atwan,

Artificial Intelligence: A cure for loneliness?
Jan 31, 2024

Artificial Intelligence: A cure for loneliness?

As generative AI becomes commercially accessible, it is being used to exacerbate loneliness as well as replace human care and relationships with artif

Battlestation Delhi: Responding to the COVID-19 peak
Jun 29, 2020

Battlestation Delhi: Responding to the COVID-19 peak

The Central government, Delhi government and MCD have come together to ramp-up the healthcare delivery capacity for COVID-19 infection control.

Containing COVID-19 crisis in Nepal
Sep 03, 2020

Containing COVID-19 crisis in Nepal

What is needed most at this critical juncture is to strengthen coordination between the federal, provincial and local level governments by keeping the

Covid-19 and its aftermath: Impact on China’s soft power
Jun 12, 2020

Covid-19 and its aftermath: Impact on China’s soft power

As the scale of global challenges swells in size, so does the need for leading ad-hoc transnational countries to prove their diplomatic proficiency. C

Decoding India's stand on international sanctions
Dec 17, 2014

Decoding India's stand on international sanctions

The Modi government's policy of engagement, rather than isolation of sanctioned countries, is very much in line with its predecessor, United Progressive Alliance, led by Manmohan Singh. However, like Singh, Modi too has refrained from speaking on the issue of sanctions.

Five years of General's jihad
Oct 13, 2004

Five years of General's jihad

President Pervez Musharraf wrested power from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a bloodless coup on October 12, 1999. In the five years since then, Pakistan has found itself increasingly enmeshed in sectarian violence, economic disaster, political collapse and diplomatic isolation.

India is dangerously close to becoming an also-ran
Sep 18, 2019

India is dangerously close to becoming an also-ran

The Modi government can choose to be part of a massive Indo-Pacific trading bloc, or succumb to isolationism. China complicates the choice.

Iranian voters' hope on Rouhani
Jul 01, 2013

Iranian voters' hope on Rouhani

In voting for a moderate President, Iranians have demonstrated their desire to overcome continued political isolation, marked by significant economic deterioration and disappearing democratic accountability. Can Mr. Rouhani overcome challenges and deliver?

Naval Aviation: In need of perspective
Apr 07, 2015

Naval Aviation: In need of perspective

In the light of the economic climate and the government's spending capabilities, the Indian Navy needs to comprehensively review the performance of the systems it wants to acquire and its potential trade-offs, rather than accessing each technical requirement or performance need in isolation.

Overcoming social distancing blues
Mar 23, 2020

Overcoming social distancing blues

Selective social networks and active social media engagement can minimise the mental health effects of COVID-19-induced isolation

Rouhani and the Arab Gulf: Towards reconciliation?
Aug 09, 2013

Rouhani and the Arab Gulf: Towards reconciliation?

New Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's emphasis on political moderation and ending Iran's isolation is drawing attention to the potential reconciliation between Tehran and some of its Arab Gulf neighbours. He has also raised hopes for a productive engagement between Tehran and the West.

Russia is re-emerging in South Asia
Feb 23, 2024

Russia is re-emerging in South Asia

Desperate to get around international isolation and seeking to co-opt new ‘friendly states’, Moscow seems ready to make allowance for the region�

Russia’s Low-Risk, High-Reward Strategy for its Return to Africa
Oct 12, 2023

Russia’s Low-Risk, High-Reward Strategy for its Return to Africa

Africa has become essential to Russia’s geostrategic posture as Moscow seeks to overcome the backlash to its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. However, in the face of isolation and a contracting economy, Russia has realised that cultivating an entry point in Africa through conventional means such as foreign direct investment (FDI), trade, development assistance, or cultural and educational exchanges may not be its best option. Instead, Mosc

The complex narratives of ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’
Oct 07, 2019

The complex narratives of ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’

‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ has made a noisy return, especially after the government’s action on Article 370 and Pakistan’s isolation in the international theatre.

The Three Farmers’ Bills: A wasted opportunity or a transformed reality?
Nov 25, 2020

The Three Farmers’ Bills: A wasted opportunity or a transformed reality?

The government cannot launch measures which tackle different dimensions of the agrarian crisis in isolation from each other.

Understanding disease and shaping public health policy in a time of pandemic
May 23, 2023

Understanding disease and shaping public health policy in a time of pandemic

A pandemic of the viral disease COVID-19 has reached millions of people around the world with significant rates of mortality. With no specific treatments or vaccines in the immediate horizon, limiting contact with infected persons, the use of masks, and hand hygiene offer the only mitigation for now. This has led most countries to adopt severe isolation measures, which have in turn caused disruption of economic activity and increased unemployment

We must not over-interpret China's grand moves of diplomacy on the world stage
Nov 28, 2023

We must not over-interpret China's grand moves of diplomacy on the world stage

Beijing is not doing as well as it would like us to think. Its economic challenges and isolation have meant it is keener than its put-off partners to achieve some normalcy in ties with other countries.

Why Is India Shy of Playing Geo-strategic Games?
Jul 27, 2011

Why Is India Shy of Playing Geo-strategic Games?

Indian decision-makers appear to live in splendid isolation and do not recognise the importance of meetings like the Pacific Army Chiefs Conference. These meetings have become more institutionalised and are likely to gain greater momentum.

अफगानिस्तान से अमेरिकी वापसी से चीन पर अंकुश
Feb 18, 2019

अफगानिस्तान से अमेरिकी वापसी से चीन पर अंकुश

अफगानिस्तान में चीन के राजनीतिक, सैन्य और आर्थिक संबंध उ�

कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता हा एकटेपणावर उपाय?
Feb 29, 2024

कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता हा एकटेपणावर उपाय?

आज जनरेटिव्ह आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजन्स (AI) मध्ये लोकांचा प्�

कोविड-19 महामारी: ‘अपनों को खोने के दुख और अवसाद से उपजा सामाजिक अलगाव और अपराध-बोध’
Jan 28, 2022

कोविड-19 महामारी: ‘अपनों को खोने के दुख और अवसाद से उपजा सामाजिक अलगाव और अपराध-बोध’

कोविड के दौरान अपने प्यारों को गंवाने का दुख संभाल पाने म�

दक्षिण आशियामध्ये रशियाचा पुन्हा उदय
Mar 27, 2024

दक्षिण आशियामध्ये रशियाचा पुन्हा उदय

आंतरराष्ट्रीय पातळीवरचे एकटेपण सोडण्यासाठी आणि नवीन दे