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The writer is a former secretary in the external affairs ministry. He tweets at @ambkcsingh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold talks during informal summit in Sochi. (Photo: Twitter/@PMOIndia)

Modi, US & Russia: Is this neo-nonalignment?

When the hugs began in Sochi, both sides had studied the other's policy preferences.

23 May 2018 7:13 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nepal on Friday on a two-day state visit. (Photo: Twitter/@PMOIndia)

Nurture links to Nepal, keeping China in mind

The orientation of Mr Oli as pro-China in the past was also seen in New Delhi as a bad omen for Indo-Nepal relations.

15 May 2018 12:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AP)

After Wuhan, India & China on reset' track?

The Indian statement, after some introductory moralising on the need for strategic convergence, addresses the border...

30 April 2018 4:26 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Nepalese counterpart Khadga Prasad Oli as his wife Radhika Shakya looks on during the ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Closer India-Nepal ties vital, restore trust first

PM Modi's slogan Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' was extended to the neighbourhood.

9 April 2018 1:01 AM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump targets Moscow as a diversionary tactic?

Russia had also not yet resurrected its role in West Asia to defend Syria's Bashar al-Assad regime.

29 March 2018 1:35 AM IST

The bad vibes in India-Pakistan relations has lasted too long. It has not strengthened either sides case. It may have hurt both in imperceptible ways.

Diplomatic brawl with Pak may not end soon

After India chose to retaliate in kind, the Pakistanis have recalled their high commissioner for consultations.

19 March 2018 6:46 AM IST

The Indo-French joint statement addresses significant issues like nuclear energy, defence cooperation, space and strategic convergence in the Indian Ocean region.

Opaque defence deals may impact Paris ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stepping in, besides Chinese support, saved the accord and the ISA was born.

13 March 2018 3:24 AM IST

Donald Trump on Friday recited the lyrics of a song seen as anti-immigration called The Snake to drive home his point about restricting immigration. (Photo: File)

Trump's America now a global rule-breaker?

The New York Times noted that Mr Trump has been spoiling for a trade war since he began electioneering.

6 March 2018 3:12 AM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo: AP)

Justin Trudeau's India storm': It's time to heal bruises

Trudeau needs to seek a balance between the freedom of speech and religion and incitement of sedition in nations of...

26 Feb 2018 2:28 AM IST

Iran President Hassan Rouhani

Iran Prez's visit signals India's Mideast balance

Iranians practise Taqiya', or dissimulation, while Indian politicians follow Chanakya.

19 Feb 2018 12:41 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives a speech at the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo: ANI)

Deft diplomacy needed, hugs just aren't enough

An Israeli plane attacking Syrian targets was shot down by Syria on the eve of Mr Modi visit.

14 Feb 2018 12:17 AM IST

The Second Anglo-Sikh war by Amarpal Singh, Harper Collins, Rs 566.

How the British took control of Punjab

The colour and detail has been carefully gathered by the author.

29 Jan 2018 3:22 AM IST