President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday declared that Maldives took it climate commitments seriously, while addressing the virtually held United Nations (UN) Biodiversity Summit
India's Oil Diplomacy: Navigating the Gulf Crisis With Strategic Autonomy
India's cultivated access to alternative energy suppliers, including Russia, the United States and producers in Africa, provided flexibility when the Gulf route became severely disrupted. The diversification was the product of sustained procurement changes over several years, rather than an achievement of the crisis period alone.
The Ganga Is More Than a Bilateral Dispute: Sustainable Water-Sharing is the Key
The expiration of the 1996 treaty is more than a diplomatic deadline between the two parties. It tests whether India and Bangladesh can move from sharing a scarce water supply to managing the common risks that affect its availability.
South Asia’s Green Transition: Need for Regional Cooperation to Capture Value
Pakistan has used imported solar technology to respond to immediate energy costs. Bhutan and Nepal can earn from renewable electricity. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have established export-oriented manufacturing capabilities. India is attempting to develop a broader advanced manufacturing base.
Himalayan Disasters Need a Himalayan Solution: The Case for a Regional Alliance to Mitigate Risks
Nepal's PM proposed a "Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, led by Nepal, India and China. Through this mechanism”, the countries could “share satellite data and expertise.” This could be a good initiative, as it would help predict disasters and prepare for them.
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Pakistan foreign minister urges UNGA to declare 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia’
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Needed a new Manhattan Project - a global alliance to defeat COVID19
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No Malaysian support for Pakistan at UN
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COVID-19 vaccine is 'global public good', PM Hasina tells UNGA
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For pandemic-weary audience, Modi's UNGA speech projected India as a problem solver
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Modi's pharmadiplomacy: India's COVID vaccines will 'help all humanity'
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