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The ready set of templates India has used to push back the West has been blunted in the West Asian backlash

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2022

India looks forward to joining the NSG, says External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was speaking on the foreign policy achievements of the government

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2022

Commentary: Ending the war in Ukraine is a key to crafting a foreign policy for the middle class

The Biden administration has responded forcefully to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, both in terms of the attention paid to the conflict and the resources devoted to supporting that nation. This was evidenced most recently by the passage of the administration’s proposal for a massive $40 billion aid package for…

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Harris calls water security a foreign policy priority

Vice President Kamala Harris says the U.S. is safer if people in other countries have sufficient water to drink, grow food and safely dispose of sewage

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

Harris unveils White House plan to tackle water scarcity as national security priority

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday unveiled a first-ever White House plan to tackle water security as a foreign policy priority in light of ever tightening global water supplies.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 1, 2022

Commentary: Foreign policy on Ukraine shows the West’s arrogance. It’s not up to us to call the shots.

The war in Ukraine has gone well from the perspective of Western pundits and officials. Russia has seen a series of costly reversals on the battlefield because of poor military performance and overambitious plans. Now many in the West are debating what should happen next. Shall we stay the course,…

Chicago Tribune · May 31, 2022

The middle path for India in the new world disorder

The arena of the looming U.S.-China great power contest is Asia. Instead of aligning with any bloc, India should aim to create new pillars of the global order through engagement and partnership with middle powers

The Hindu · May 31, 2022

As Wong makes her mark in the Pacific, the Albanese government should look to history on mending ties with China

Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s decision to embark on a diplomatic offensive to outflank China in the Pacific within days of being sworn in has yielded what appears to have been an early success.

The Conversation · May 31, 2022

EU's Borrell hopeful of deal on Russian oil ban

European Union members should be able to reach an agreement on a next sanctions package against Russia, including restrictions on the imports of Russian oil, in talks currently held by officials, the bloc's foreign policy chief said on Monday.

Reuters · May 30, 2022

How Ukraine war could boost tensions between US and China over future of Taiwan

China is becoming “more repressive at home and more aggressive abroad”, according to the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken. Blinken made a major statement on US foreign policy on May 26 at George Washington University. It received a great deal of attention, internationally – not least because reporters and…

The Conversation · May 27, 2022