The lack of mutual recognition of vaccines means that #VaccinePassports are unlikely to achieve their objective of reinvigorating the travel industry and the world economy. Erica Sharma argues: statecraft.co.in/article/vaccin…

The surge in fires at #Rohingya camps in #Bangladesh and India is a direct result of their governments’ failure to protect the rights and freedom of the refugees. Erica S. argues: statecraft.co.in/article/why-ar…

Click the link below to read a summary of the summit of the #Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (#SCO) on Saturday, during which #Iran gained full membership. statecraft.co.in/article/summar…

I come from an India where greater accountability is demanded from a comedian and none from an elected minister whose son mowed down protestors. #VirDas

I completed my doctoral thesis at Oxford last year on Russia's military interventions in Ukraine and Syria. Based on that research, I am sharing some thoughts on why Russia invaded Ukraine and what Putin might do next /1

#Jordan's #KingAbdullah has said that his half-brother #PrinceHamzah will remain under house arrest because he has refused to "realise the error of his ways [and] repent" following a failed coup last April. Read more: statecraft.co.in/article/jordan… #Abdullah #Hamzah #Amman

Given the US’ influence on global norms and rules, the recent #SupremeCourt #RoeVWade ruling had a cascading impact around the world. Erica Sharma explores how the decision has shone a light on where #India’s own abortion laws still fall short: statecraft.co.in/article/after-…

Given that over 100 citizens from #SriLanka have already arrived in #TamilNadu to escape the ongoing crisis, Erica Sharma argues that the Indian government’s refusal to acknowledge the threat of a refugee influx could be a major miscalculation: statecraft.co.in/article/india-…

While the unprecedented spread of #monkeypox is of great concern, the lack of a coordinated and expedited global response also demonstrates just how little the international community has learned from the #COVID19 #pandemic. Erica Sharma argues: statecraft.co.in/article/the-mo…

#India is the only major South Asian country that is yet to speak on US House Speaker #NancyPelosi’s visit to #Taiwan. Erica Sharma asks how long #NewDelhi can maintain its “studied silence” on the brewing crisis in its neighbourhood: statecraft.co.in/article/how-lo… #Modi #BJP #China

Shortly after #India “upgraded” its diplomatic presence in #Afghanistan, the #Taliban vowed to adopt a policy of “non-interference” on the #Kashmir dispute. Erica Sharma argues that New Delhi cannot take the promise seriously: statecraft.co.in/article/the-ta… #Kabul #Pakistan

Given the mounting evidence that uncontrollable fires are becoming a more frequent occurrence across the globe, it has become clearer than ever that #India, too, must enhance its preparedness levels. Erica Sharma explores: statecraft.co.in/article/it-is-… #Wildfires #ForestFires

#India risks Chinese encroachment if does not immediately remove domestic obstacles to resolving the #TeestaRiver dispute with #Bangladesh. Erica Sharma looks at the urgent need to bring an end to the decades-old debate: statecraft.co.in/article/india-… #SheikhHasina #Modi #Dhaka

Given its extreme vulnerability to climate change, #SouthAsia must take immediate measures to tackle #dengue outbreaks, which are becoming more severe and frequent by the year. Erica Sharma argues in the link below: statecraft.co.in/article/climat…

#Canada's inaction against attacks on #Hindu places of worship and the recent #KhalistanReferendum in #Brampton show that #India cannot trust it as an able and willing partner in the fight against Khalistani extremism. Erica Sharma argues: statecraft.co.in/article/india-…

Lmao at a billionaire earnestly trying to sell people on the idea that “free speech” is actually a $8/mo subscription plan

The Wire’s spat with #Meta has shed light on #XCheck, which allows an 'elite' list of users to take down content without review and post content that cannot be removed. Erica Sharma looks at why #India should be worried about the programme: statecraft.co.in/article/the-wi… #TheWire

#WATCH: In this exclusive Statecraft footage, EAM S. Jaishankar reaffirms Indian MEA Spox. Arindam Bagchi's take on Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's denial of vote bank politics interfering with a crackdown on Khalistani activities in Canada. #Jaishankar #Khalistan #Trudeau #Canada

Statistics Canada @Tefrin As an organization committed to producing reliable data & information relevant for Canadians, you should alert government about the embarrassing & problematic nature of this practice. People DO NOT DIE of being disabled or of mental illness. It is the procedure that kills them