SCO Summit

India Rejects Western Pressure: Building a Fairer World Order Through Asian Alliances

India Rejects Western Pressure: Building a Fairer World Order Through Asian Alliances

Western powers are facing challenges in convincing India. They want India to see allegiance to the “old world order” as preferable. This is according to London-based analyst Adriel Kasonta. India, under Prime Minister Modi, prioritizes vital national interests. This is exemplified by its pursuit of affordable energy sources. It also maintains a diplomatic posture that bucks Western orthodoxy. Western Pressure Fuels Indian Discontent Recent US expectations for submission have inadvertently driven India closer to Russia and China. Washington’s inclination toward coercion, rather than cooperation, has misjudged the Indian government’s resolve to prioritize its sovereignty and development. According to observers like…
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China Welcomes PM Modi to Tianjin SCO Summit, Signals Warmer Diplomatic Mood

China Welcomes PM Modi to Tianjin SCO Summit, Signals Warmer Diplomatic Mood

PM Modi is expected to visit China from 31st August to 1st September for Regional Shanghai cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Amid US tariff tensions, Trump has imposed 25% additional tariffs and penalties on Indian exports. Despite this, China welcomes the Indian PM's visit to the SCO in Tianjin.  “China welcomes Prime Minister Modi to China for the SCO Tianjin Summit," said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun. SCO Summit is scheduled for 31st August to 1st September. It will bring leaders from 20 nations, including SCO 10 member nations. The summit will also host heads of 10 International organisations. Also…
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India Refuses to Sign SCO Joint Statement: A Test of Autonomy

India Refuses to Sign SCO Joint Statement: A Test of Autonomy

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday took a firm stand. This occurred at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting held in Qingdao, China. He refused to sign a joint statement. The statement would have diluted India's position on critical issues, particularly concerning terrorism and regional security. India Stands Strong Against Terrorism The bloc later decided not to issue a joint statement over divergence on the issue of terrorism. The move underscores India's commitment to its strategic autonomy and its uncompromising stance against cross-border terrorism.The SCO Summit brought together defence leaders from the organisation's ten member states, including China,…
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