Trump’s Oval Office: A Stage for Political Theater South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the White House this week was anything but a diplomatic exchange. The U.S. president had already accused his government of enabling a ‘white genocide,’ but nothing could have fully prepared Ramaphosa—or the global audience watching—for the spectacle that followed. The … Read more
India and Pakistan Escalate Diplomatic Rivalry Over Kashmir Conflict India and Pakistan are intensifying their diplomatic campaigns globally to advance their narratives on the ongoing Kashmir conflict, the most intense fighting in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbors. The conflict, triggered by an attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir in April that killed 26 people, has led both … Read more
India’s Distrust of US Reliability Amid Trump’s Ties with Pakistan India is increasingly questioning the reliability of the United States as a strategic partner, a sentiment that has been exacerbated by recent diplomatic actions by President Donald Trump. The concerns stem from Trump’s perceived support for Pakistan, a country that has long been associated with … Read more
Madhuri Gupta: Former Indian Diplomat Turned Pakistani Spy Madhuri Gupta, a former Indian diplomat, was sentenced to three years in prison in 2018 for spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Her case, which came to light in 2010, became a significant event in Indian political and security history. At the time of … Read more
India-Pakistan Tensions: India Expels Pakistani Official Over Espionage Allegations India has expelled a Pakistani official from the country following allegations of espionage, escalating tensions between the two neighboring nations. The move comes as both countries continue to navigate a complex relationship marked by historical conflicts and ongoing security concerns. The Pakistani official, identified only by … Read more
India’s Taliban Outreach Followed by China’s Diplomatic Moves with Pakistan and Afghanistan Following India’s recent diplomatic engagement with the Taliban, China has taken steps to facilitate a meeting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, aiming to strengthen regional ties and address longstanding tensions between the two countries. India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, held a ministerial-level meeting … Read more
India and Pakistan Cease Fire After Direct Dialogue, Reject US Claims NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating that the recent de-escalation was achieved through direct communication between the two nations. In an interview with NOS, Jaishankar … Read more
Spies, Seduction, and the Double Life of Madhuri Gupta The Espionage Scandal of 2010 More than a decade ago, India faced a significant intelligence breach that exposed the vulnerabilities within its diplomatic network. The case of Madhuri Gupta, a high-ranking diplomat stationed in Islamabad, became a focal point of this scandal. Gupta, who was a … Read more
India’s Global Outreach Begins: MPs Travel to Japan, UAE to Expose Pakistan’s Role in Terrorism India’s diplomatic efforts to convey its stance on Operation Sindoor and highlight Pakistan’s involvement in terrorism have taken a significant step forward. A series of delegations, led by members of various political parties, are set to travel to multiple countries, … Read more
Days After India’s Taliban Outreach, China Huddles With Pakistan, Afghanistan Days after India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with the Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi – the first ministerial-level outreach by India to Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, China has moved swiftly to organise a meeting between Islamabad and Kabul. At the informal meeting, … Read more