American society and regime are different animals. To conflate the two problematic. No doubts regimes an extension of society to an extent. But beyond a point social and political culture diverge. True of most nation-states. Hence the hyphen.

Bullets and methods tell more than language and tone. It's all in the open now. Think how Brahmins thought about Dalits and what they did to them. Niceties are a petty bourgepise disposition.

As member of the Aam Aadmi Party-Maharashtra celebrate Menaka Guruswamy's election to the Rajya Sabha. The TNC's choice of a brilliant lawyer who champions the plight nd defends rights of the LGBTQ+ community discerning and just. May they build the world's most inclusive society.

The violence in the Gulf affects all - physically, emotionally, economically. Fighting must stop, start talking again, re envision lives of Israeli, Iranian and Gulf citizens. It will be a long time to redo this ancient region that had begun to convert desert into paradise.

India's foreign policy banyagiri- give and take. What given and taken unclear. Shifting dependency not strategic autonomy, more tactical cowardice. Carney/Sanchez step up despite being allies. We step down though no ally of any - seeks Security Council. No seat for the spineless.

Both Ukraine/Israel seen as protagonists for West. Russians may exact a price by encouraging extended Iranian response; push US on Ukraine settlement; accomodate China's concerns. President's upcoming meet with XI induces US to find ways to look constructive post conflict.

Why do you even respond to this nonsense? A person of your stature is way beyond such people who try to pull others and you down.

Good to point out but no one really cares.

It's not even being moral. It's the essence of being human. It's an organ, like a leg or an eye. Not always perfect but helps you live to see and feel the beauty of this world.

A responsible FP must be framed with dignity of your positions and sensitivity to all. It is not a baniya transaction but a balance of values/interests - national and universal if India strives for a global role. Beware of a approach geared to narrow domestic interests.

Political/Foreign Policy critique should inform, educate, drive purpose/interests of a country and its people. Not cheap rhetoric to incite constituencies. AAP must stand up and point direction, not fingers. BJP cheapens Bharat. #AamAadmiParty, Arvind Kejriwal, #FearlessIndia.

Peace. Peace. Peace

Think about it honestly. #AamAadmiParty, Arvind Kejriwal, #FearlessIndia

It is Common Sense! #AamAadmiParty Arvind Kejriwal #FearlessIndia

Can't de-risk till you are risked. India adrift, anchored neither in principle or material strength. Move on - beyond "baniya" mindset. It will never match China, US and EU in real tech + per capita equity terms. Step out of great power trope. Expand mind space - rest follows.

The ceasefire call btw the USA and Iran a delicate moment. The global community must support ensuing negotiations toward a durable peace and normalisation of life in the larger Gulf region. India should help in any way it can. #AamAadmiParty, Arvind Kejriwal, #IndianForeignPolicy

3rd time path to talks scuttled. In Balkan conflict of 90s scores of false starts to negotiate. Dayton was signed few yrs later. Gulf/ME more complex. Infra for negotiations too ad hoc. Fluid contact group tied to key players reqd. #AamAadmiParty Arvind Kejriwal #GulfConflict

What do you lose, if India says: We welcome every development that reduces tensions in the Gulf conflict and enables a sustainable agreement which brings peace and stability to the Region. The efforts of Pakistan are important in this regard.

Yes but none of these characteristics feature in the practices of a single political party - unity, distribution of power and respect for the individual - barring a few sterling politicals. Too great an expectation from Potemkin institutions and a spineless political class.

Witness a spiral - downwards. Driven by no checks on the President. Lack of trust in him and Israel on part of Iran based on prior behavior. Both sides arming in brinksmanship. Pragmatists in retreat. China tightens first ring in adjacent seas. US Presidency caged?