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India’s first female foreign minister in three decades

May 26, 2014May 27, 2014 - by India Writes Network

Against the backdrop of India’s growing global stature, senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj has broken a ceiling of sorts by becoming the first foreign minister of the country. This is the first time India has a female foreign minister as well as female foreign secretary at the same time.

The Modi Moment: All eyes on India’s 15th Prime Minister

May 26, 2014May 27, 2014 - by Manish Chand

It’s the Modi Moment: the myth, magic and mystique of the man shone in the summer air, marking a new beginning in India’s contemporary political history. Narendra Modi, a former tea seller-turned-politician, was sworn in as the 15th prime minister of India….

Iranian nuclear deal: Crossing hurdles with positive attitude

May 24, 2014May 24, 2014 - by India Writes Network

The positive atmosphere building up around the Iranian Nuclear Deal with P5+1 and the Framework for Cooperation with the IAEA remains as yet, but the momentum of the negotiations have reduced significantly as the parties are now engaged in addressing major issues of contention. The recently concluded fourth Vienna meeting, between Iran and P5+1, has revealed that Iran and the international community will have to cross these major hurdles for the successful conclusion of a comprehensive nuclear deal.

In the shadow of Afghan terror attack, India, Pakistan PMs to meet in Delhi

May 24, 2014May 27, 2014 - by India Writes Network

The speculation is over. Defying hardliners within the powerful military establishment in his country, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has decided to attend the swearing-in ceremony of India’s Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi in New Delhi on May 26.

Afghan president Karzai assures security of Indian missions

May 23, 2014May 26, 2014 - by India Writes Network

In the wake of a terror attack targeting the Indian consulate in Herat, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has assured India’s Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi that his country “will do all to protect Indian missions there.”

Terror hits Indian Consulate in Afghanistan, Modi speaks to Indian envoy

May 23, 2014May 26, 2014 - by India Writes Network

Barely days before a new government takes charge in Delhi and India’s prime minister-designate Narendra Modi meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Delhi, the Indian consulate in the Afghan city of Herat was attacked May 23 by four militants.

US lauds India’s PM-elect Modi’s outreach to Pakistan

May 22, 2014May 24, 2014 - by India Writes Network

India’s incoming prime minister Narendra Modi’s outreach to Pakistan and immediate nighbours in South Asia has elicited praise from the US and kindled expectations in the region that the new regime in Delhi, despite its tough posture on terror, will be bold in re-engaging Islamabad and pursuing the dream of regional integration.

India’s PM-elect Modi flags off South Asia dream

May 21, 2014May 24, 2014 - by Manish Chand

Days after he was elected with an overwhelming mandate to lead the world’s largest democracy, India’s prime minister-designate Narendra Modi has unfurled the South Asian dream as the leaders of SAARC countries have been invited by Delhi to attend his swearing-in ceremony next week.

Reform and restructuring of India’s national security system

May 20, 2014May 23, 2014 - by India Writes Network

Among the low hanging fruit that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government could pluck in a bid to transform the country, is to restructure and reform the Ministry of Defence and …

Internal Security Priorities for India’s New Government: Institutional Reforms

May 20, 2014May 23, 2014 - by India Writes Network

Since the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the complexity of internal security of challenges faced by the nation has increased. In order to deal with these challenges, a concerted, institutional approach based on the widest possible political consensus and improved Centre-State synergy is required.