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The recent public statement by the U.S. Embassy in India addressing undocumented Indian nationals in the United States should not only be understood as an isolated gesture but also a calculated signal coming from the west for a very long time now. With o
Diplomatic Arrogance? India’s Strained Relationships with the West
India’s hostile reaction to US peace brokering, its dealings with Russia and Iran, and criticism of European diplomacy paint a picture of a challenging partner.
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Iran agrees to indirect nuclear talks with the US, with Oman mediating amid rising tensions and international reactions.
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Iran says no messages exchanged with the US under Trump; nuclear talks with Europe focus on reviving JCPOA framework.
![Pakistan Matters—not just as a partner, but as a pivotal actor in global geopolitics, crucial for the United States' regional and international stability. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/24-Dec-320x179.webp)
Pakistan Matters—not just as a partner, but as a pivotal actor in global geopolitics, crucial for the United States’ regional and international stability.
US sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program, including Shaheen-3 and Ababeel, highlight double standards in nonproliferation enforcement.
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With CPEC 2.0 in full swing after the SCO Summit 2024, Pakistan and China are deepening their strategic ties.
As the U.S. heads into elections, the Biden Doctrine is in focus. Is Biden’s leadership effective or overshadowed by failures?
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Since 2014, political metamorphosis of India under BJP has diverged from Nehru’s liberal vision towards a Hindu-centric identity led by Modi.
In the aftermath of the October 7th incident that prompted a significant Israeli military intervention in Gaza, the bipartisan approval of HIFPA (H.R. 340) on November 1st carries weighty implications.
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