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In the effort to combat this multi-dimensional challenge, democratic states are faced with deep policy constraints, many of which can be paralyzing. The fundamental paradox is how to maintain the open, democratic character of the digital commons while at the same time countering more advanced opponents who are not held back by democratic principles. Disseminating disinformation is a tactic governments use to influence public opinion that has the potential to conflict with the strong constitutional freedoms of expression that exist in liberal democracies.
The rising significance of the Bay links closely to the growing Indo-Pacific concept. As the economic and strategic focus shifts toward Asia, major powers like the United States, China, India, Japan, Australia, and the European Union are paying more attention to maritime corridors connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
By prioritising energy security, resolving the Teesta dispute, modernising border management, and strengthening economic integration, the two countries can contribute significantly to peace and prosperity in South Asia. The manner in which India and Bangladesh manage their differences will carry implications far beyond their borders.If successful, the partnership has the potential to emerge as a major engine of regional growth and stability. The time has come for cautious resets to evolve into bold and visionary action grounded in mutual respect, trust, and shared prosperity.
Increased industrial activity in India could generate demand for raw materials, intermediate goods, and services from countries such as Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh’s textile industry could strengthen its links with Indian manufacturing networks, while Sri Lanka may gain from expanded opportunities in tourism, logistics, and services.
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What the governments need today from the politicians, critics and media are not destructive criticism, but constructive suggestions with an attitude of cooperation and support
Nothing brings me nearer to Thee
Let’s get drunk on Happiness
Waheguru, Dieu, Allah, Prabhu
There is hardly any mechanism of self-correction or mid-course correction since the people who can give alternative advice have been filtered out from the decision-making process
The leaf that does, forever, float
The gentle sounds of running water
Reflecting the United States’ solidarity with India as it battles a new wave of COVID-19 cases, the United States is delivering supplies worth more than $100 million in the coming days to provide urgent relief to our partners in India
When Time seems to hang a bit
Modi knows that a large section of the Indian population stands by him as he tackles this grave crisis, though some opposition parties, pledged critics and sections of the media want to paint a different picture
Like many Americans, I reacted to the recent murders of six Asian Americans in Atlanta with horror
Don’t speak, just smile!
Eight months ago, the daily Covid 19 infections began a declining trend in India to the extent that by January, India’s leadership itself, going by its own policy actions, believed that a devastating second wave was unlikely
He would have become the prime minister of India had he not changed parties too often, writes Anil K. Rajvanshi for South Asia Monitor