Going forward, a cross-border regional protocol would help strengthen the preparedness for future pandemics or similar disasters
As India rises in the world order, it should not only visualise its interests with great clarity but also communicate them effectively, he writes in the book
Gandhi shared his thoughts in a video on Twitter on why China chose to be aggressive now and attacked the Modi govt for its handling of foreign policy
"When it comes to China, there are also commonalities in Nehru and Modi's approaches. Like Nehru, Modi has tried to build a personal rapport with his Chinese counterparts," said Hall
Gandhi suggested that India should build a good relationship with the United States and other countries
Among other things, a crystallisation of our political and security arrangements with countries which share our concerns over China's aggressive posture is required
Five-point 'panchsheel' plan talks about peace and dialogue as India's guiding principles in foreign policy initiative.
With its stock nowhere near what it was a year ago, New Delhi has turned to defence as a lever of foreign policy - a strategy that can at best yield limited dividends
Wells, who has just returned from a trip to the region besides attending the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, said nowhere this shift is more visible than in the Indo-Pacific region.
In the backdrop of a geopolitical flux in the region, India also demonstrated a certain degree of assertiveness in handling relations in the neighbourhood, and beyond
Not in Indian interest to needlessly offend US legislators
Apart from better bilateral ties at the expense of China, Modi will probably seek from Putin support for his new Kashmir policy
India extended two lines of credit worth nearly $200 million to Uganda in energy infrastructure, agriculture and dairy sectors
Former foreign secretary S Jaishankar said traditional concepts were no longer effective in guiding policymaking
As a significant global player, India has to play a more nuanced, multilayered diplomatic game
Biggest challenge to Indian foreign policy isn't from Pakistan but from finance ministry, he says
India is a natural exponent of multilateralism
This is in line with PM's idea to engage wide range of experts in policy making
Almost 64 legislative bills passed in the last two years and steps taken up to ease business regulations