The End of China’s Low Profile Nuclear Strategy
For decades China kept its nuclear force small and quiet. It followed a simple idea, keep just enough weapons to retaliate and avoid getting pulled into the kind of arms…
France Commemorates 1915 Armenian Genocide, Honours Victims
Today, on April 24, the Republic of France commemorates the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and bows before the memory of the victims. This is an occasion to remember, pass on,…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia for security talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the second time in recent weeks, for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. – Zelenskyy has brokered closer ties…
Pakistan, Iran Review Diplomatic Efforts on U.S.–Iran Engagement
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call today from Foreign Minister of Iran H.E. Abbas Araghchi. Both sides exchanged views on regional developments, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts…
China, Cambodia Launch “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism
Chinese FM Wang Yi held talks with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and FM Prak Sokhonn in Phnom Penh. In the face of a turbulent and changing international landscape and successive…
Strategic Praise and Silent Control in a Multipolar World
Geopolitics is not driven by sentiment. It runs on leverage. Every nation, regardless of ideology or history, is in a constant struggle to gain advantage over others. Alliances may appear…
Moscow prepares official invitations for participants in Russia-ASEAN summit — Kremlin
Moscow will soon send invitations to the leaders of Southeast Asian countries to participate in the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, which will take place on June 17-19, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry…
India’s Act East Falters as Manipur Crisis Weakens Strategic Credibility
India’s grand ambition to carve a land bridge into Southeast Asia was supposed to mark a bold shift: from a navy dependent player huddled behind the Indian Ocean to a…
Greece Positioned as Key Player in EU Enlargement, Says Kos
Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ Greece is a consequential partner in EU enlargement, bordering several candidate countries. In Athens with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, I discussed recent positive developments in Montenegro, Albania,…
New Delhi Signals Ambitious, Inclusive Agenda for India–Africa Partnership
Joined African Ambassadors and those invested in India-Africa friendship to launch the Logo, Theme and Website of 4th India Africa Forum Summit. The forthcoming Summit will shape the next phase…