#Opinion: #Moscow suddenly rediscovered the utility of its highly militarised tiny neighbour. #KimJongUn, treated as a pariah by most world leaders, has become an indispensable ally for #VladimirPutin, who needs to be kept in good humour By: Ambassador Vishnu Prakash news18.com/opinion/opinio…

President Putin's rare visit to North Korea was prompted by necessity and adversity. Embroiled in the Ukraine war, and running short of munitions, Moscow suddenly rediscovered the utility of North Korea its highly militarised tiny neighbour. news18.com/opinion/opinio…

Modi’s visit to Russia,would reinvigorate bilateral ties & also accord Putin a renewed legitimacy. India may have to marshal all its diplomatic skills to smooth the ruffled feathers in certain Western capitals firstpost.com/opinion/how-mo…

Trump it is - While there is wind in Donald Trump’s sails, Joe Biden appears to be running out of gas. The highly polarised American society cannot agree on anything except one, that it is about time for President Biden to hang his boots firstpost.com/opinion/assass…

Kamala Harris has energised the Democrats. However a competitive and open process of selection may have been better than coronation firstpost.com/opinion/kamala…

There has been considerable commentary about the purpose and agenda of PM’s possible visit. It is a balancing act, damage control exercise or mediation effort? Things just do not add up. firstpost.com/opinion/pm-mod…

A star is born -- Emerging from the Republican convention on July 18, Trump who had survived an assassination bid a week earlier, looked unbeatable. But the advent of Harris has changed the dynamics. firstpost.com/opinion/kamala…

Now guests being asked to pay to attend a wedding in the US nytimes.com/2024/08/16/sty…

India would continue to remain constructively engaged with SCO, in a manner of its choosing and at levels as it deems appropriate, to safeguard national interests and advance the forum’s agenda firstpost.com/opinion/no-sec…

#US debate Why is ABC News allowing so much air time to Donald Trump to rant but not to Kamla Harris to rebut?

In an exclusive interview with #CyberPeace, Ambassador Vishnu Prakash highlights India’s emergence as a powerful voice for the Global South, driven by its thriving democracy, youthful population, and economic momentum.🌏 Check the link for the full interview - cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b94adadbfa4c…

#FPOpinion: Kamala Harris vs Donald J. Trump : US presidential election is a close race; it's a do or die moment, Ambassador Vishnu Prakash firstpost.com/opinion/harris…

COP29 Summit: Time for India to take the centre stage - India is well ahead in meeting its targets of reducing emission intensity and establishing renewable energy capacity, primarily banking on its own resources. However the task ahead is Herculean firstpost.com/opinion/co29-c…

#FPOpinion: How Trudeau’s toxic politics undermines India-Canada ties, writes Ambassador Vishnu Prakash firstpost.com/opinion/how-tr…

Xi Modi meeting +ve development despite lingering strain & air of caution. Xi spoke of properly handling differences. Modi underlined need of peaceful & stable LAC. Xi appeared stiff even by own standards. Process of rebuilding trust wld be challenging. Can never lower guard.

India China- Real reason for Chinese misadventure in Galwan in 2020 or recent thaw is still unclear. A slowing economy, domestic issues & fraught ties with USA / Asian neighbors, may have been a factor. Whether the move is tactical or strategic remains to be seen. -- 1/2

2/2 ‐- Reality is that China wants to dominate Asia & doesn't see India a peer competitor. Modi Xi meet a good step forward. Much more required to normalize ties, establish a working relationship. However China will always try to stall India’s rise. Let us be clear eyed.

It is a sad reality that Ottawa’s national interests are being sacrificed on the altar of personal bias and political opportunism How Trudeau’s toxic politics undermines India-Canada ties firstpost.com/opinion/how-tr…

Canada has become the first country in the world to simultaneously harbour extremists and hound diplomats. How Trudeau’s toxic politics undermines India-Canada ties firstpost.com/opinion/how-tr…