In the backdrop of 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Italy, with the theme ‘Celebrating the Future’; the visit of Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to New Delhi within five months of assuming office showcases the significance attached to this relation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Conte delivered…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Japan for the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit with the aim of reinforcing the ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’ founded on universal values and international norms. While Japan is one of the key focus of Mr. Modi’s Act East Policy, it also serves…

Sri Lanka is facing a sudden political crisis. President Maithripala Sirisena has removed Ranil Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister and appointed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his place. This was due to the withdrawal of the support of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) from the National Unity Government (NUG) which…

As Bangladesh braces for fresh general elections expected in December, the political heat in the country is rising. Parties on both sides of the political divide are busy engaging in alliance-building exercises. The political chess board in Bangladesh at present comprises of the ruling Awami League led by Prime Minister Sheikh…

US President Trump’s announcement that the United States would be withdrawing from the Intermediate Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INF Treaty) has shocked the global community. The announcement was made as US National Security Adviser John Bolton was visiting Russia. The treaty that was concluded in 1987 barred the United States…

In the face of declining trade and slow global economic growth India is steadfastly working out a strategy to boost its crucial export sector. As exports hold key for accelerating India's growth, the Indian Commerce Ministry keeping the changing scenario in the global trade arena in mind; is now reorienting…

Pakistan’s has shown its belligerence once again; Major-General Asif Gafoor, Director-General Inter- Services Public Relations, recently threatened India of 10 surgical strikes if New Delhi dared to launch such an attack against Pakistan. This, of course, is the usual language of a military General, but the very fact that he…

Bhutan has completed its two-phase National Assembly elections. Voting for the lower house of Bhutan’s parliament was keenly watched, especially by her neighbours. The Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) has won the elections. DNT President Dr. Lotay Tshering would be the new Prime Minister of Bhutan.  The DNT, which was formed…

China’s Minister of Public Security and State Councillor Mr. Zhao Kezhi visited India. His visit was close on heels of the visit of the Chinese Defence Minister to India in August this year. During his short yet significant visit, Mr. Zhao held discussions with India’s Minister for Home Affairs Mr.…

The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe paid an official visit to India. During the visit, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and India’s National Security Advisor. Various facets of India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations were discussed at length. Strengthening…