Diplomacy

UN calls for ceasefire, Gaza violence leaves 168 dead

July 14, 2014July 14, 2014 - by India Writes Network

The UN Security Council has haplessly called for ceasefire and peace talks as violence in Gaza entered a new phase with Israeli Special Forces raiding the Palestinian territory with a …

India must be inside UN Security Council, BRICS can help: Puri

July 14, 2014July 15, 2014 - by India Writes Network

you can’t have a country of India’s size: 1.2 billion people, a 2 trillion dollar economy, a country of Mahatma Gandhi and with a great story to tell, the world’s largest democracy, in which 660 million people turn out to vote, somewhat raucous sometimes, not be the member of the Security Council as a permanent member.

Live from Brazil: Banking on BRICS, the Modi way

July 14, 2014July 15, 2014 - by Manish Chand

Underlining the importance of the BRICS grouping as a force for stability in the conflicted international landscape, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has struck a hopeful note about the “successful conclusion” of two signature BRICS initiatives – a New Development Bank for the global south and Contingency Reserve Fund to insulate emerging economies from currency volatility.

Mahatma Gandhi’s statue to grace London’s Parliament Square

July 13, 2014July 15, 2014 - by India Writes Network

India’ most well-known freedom fighter, and global independence icon, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi— better known as Mahatma Gandhi— lived in London for only three years as a law student. However, his …

India and Latin America: It’s time to tango

July 12, 2014July 15, 2014 - by Manish Chand

It’s time for Latin America in India’s diplomacy. When India’s newly-elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Brazil July 15-16 for the sixth BRICS summit, he will probably become the first Indian leader to meet the leaders of a dozen South American countries at one place.