Why India’s Japanese Partnership must avoid the pitfalls of zero-sum geopolitics
At the heart of it, the visit of Shinzo Abe to New Delhi is another step in the effort by Japan, India and the United States to manage the rise …
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Merkel defends her refugee policy, says crisis a historic test
In a strong defence of her policy on migrants at the annual conference of her CDU party, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany was standing by its humanitarian duties. …
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India hopes re-engaging Pakistan will mark beginning of peace
Amid conflicting interpretations about the motives for resuming dialogue with Islamabad, the Indian government has clarified and expressed hope that re-engaging with Pakistan under a ‘comprehensive bilateral dialogue’ will mark the beginning of peace and development in the region.
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TAPI opens up new avenues, India warns of negative forces
Marking a new phase in regional integration, the TAPI gas pipeline has finally taken a big step forward, with the leaders and representatives of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India witnessing the ground-breaking ceremony of the path-breaking project that is set to transform the energy landscape of the region.
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India to assist in training of Japan’s counter-terror unit
Building on closer strategic linkages, as reflected during Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Delhi, India has offered full support to bolster the capabilities of Japan’s newly-created intelligence unit, including …
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India gets backing of US civil society groups for its WTO stand
Ahead of the WTO ministerial meet in Nairobi from December 15-18, India received a shot in the arm with US civil society groups backing its stand at the WTO. India …
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Under pressure, Merkel to drastically reduce refugee arrivals in Germany
Signalling a compromise to the critics of her open-door policy from within her conservatives on the eve of a party congress, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she wanted to …
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COP21: Historic climate pact in Paris, India hails climate justice
In a moment of triumph for multilateralism and collective solidarity above parochial agendas, history was made in Paris on the night of December 12 as the world united to adopt an agreement to combat climate change at the Conference of Parties (COP21).
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India, Japan team up for regional security, maritime freedom
NEW DELHI: India and Japan are set to deepen their strategic coordination to shape an inclusive regional architecture and to ensure freedom of navigation prevails against the backdrop of China’s …
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N-deal, bullet train drive India-Japan ties on fast-track
India and Japan have opened a new chapter in their bilateral partnership by sealing a pact on civil nuclear energy, and taking a slew of steps to upgrade their economic partnership.
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