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COP29 Failed the ‘Third Pole’: Wither Tibet in the Climate Agenda?

Dec 21, 2024 | thediplomat.com | Varuna Shankar |Jagannath Panda

On November 12, at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the leaders of six Hindu Kush Himalaya countries met to discuss the climate crisis that has reached epic proportions. Out of the eight countries – namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan – only Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and Myanmar, now under a military junta, were perhaps justifiably absent.
Changing dynamics of Japan-Sri Lanka relations

Feb 18, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Varuna Shankar

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Since 2023, Japan has extended its investment in South Asian infrastructure and connectivity projects to strengthen its soft power diplomacy in the region. As part of this extension, Sri Lanka hosted the Japanese Foreign Minister in July 2023 and invited Tokyo to resume its investment in Sri Lanka's infrastructure projects and its green and digital economies, after some of them were halted due to Chinese investments in similar projects.
SAV Explainer: The Changing Dynamics of the Japan-Sri Lanka Relationship – South Asian Voices

Feb 9, 2024 | southasianvoices.org | Varuna Shankar |Purushendra Singh |Ankit Tiwari |Jagannath Panda

Since 2023, Japan has extended its investment in South Asian infrastructure and connectivity projects to strengthen its soft power diplomacy in the region. As part of this extension, Sri Lanka hosted the Japanese Foreign Minister in and invited Tokyo to resume its investment in Sri Lanka’s infrastructure projects and its green and digital economies, after some of them were halted due to Chinese investments in similar projects.
Patchy progress

Dec 12, 2023 | millenniumpost.in | Varuna Shankar

The limited success of Biden-Xi meeting towards mending bilateral ties highlights the need for integration of competitive and cooperative elements of US-China relationshipChina and the United States represent one of the most important but complex bilateral relationships. The economic ties between the two countries are deeply intertwined.
Japan's New National Security Strategy and Changing Dynamics with India

Nov 11, 2023 | moderndiplomacy.eu | Varuna Shankar

This is the time of an inflection point in history as Japan is finding itself amid the most complex and severe security environment since the end of World War II. There is no optimism about what the international community’s future will bring with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Japan aims for a security framework based on comprehensive national power in areas where the international community is in confrontation.
Trustworthy camaraderie

Jul 31, 2023 | millenniumpost.in | Varuna Shankar

Devoid of any substantive disagreements, Indo-France relation is thriving on the bedrock of common values, shared commitment to democracy and support for multilateralism and international lawThe year 2023 marks 25 years of the Indo-French Strategic Partnership. This milestone coincided with a two-day visit by Indian Prime Minister Modi to France in July this year.
Bonhomie beyond convention

May 18, 2023 | millenniumpost.in | Varuna Shankar

The EU and India celebrated the completion of 60 years of bilateral relations in 2022. The elevation of relationships from bilateral to strategic partnerships in recent years with more than 30 European nations has been a matter of significance. The importance of the EU for India lies in its geopolitical significance. The rise of Chinese assertiveness and the growing China-Pakistan nexus gives an impetus to India to look for deepening ties with unconventional partners.
The European Union in the G20: Priorities and future ahead

May 18, 2023 | topologypro.one | Varuna Shankar

By Varuna ShankarThe European Union Is one of the most developed regional organizations and one of the strongest global economic players. The approach of this forum to global governance relies heavily on effective multilateralism supported by a rules-based system.
Promising partners

Feb 28, 2023 | millenniumpost.in | Varuna Shankar

At a time when mutual distrust between Asian powers is rife, the underrated relation between India and South Korea is progressing steadfastlyIndia and South Korea are commemorating this year as the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. Though India-South Korea relations are not treated at the same level as other relationships in Asia, both countries constitute two power centres in South Asia and Northeast Asia, respectively.