Central Asia
Opinion: Uncertainty and Doubts of Direction
No one was expecting quick fixes at the start of 2026. If anything, there was a conviction that the New Year was going to see the persistence of old conflicts…
Human Rights
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Diplomacy
India Reaffirms Two-State Solution, Highlights Gaza Reconstruction and Situations in Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen at UNSC
Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, reaffirmed that India has consistently supported a “sovereign, independent, viable" Palestine, living side by side in “peace and security”…
World
International Interfaith Conference on Capitol Hill Highlights Role of Spiritual Diplomacy in Advancing Global Peace
The International Interfaith Conference, held under the title “The Rise of Spiritual Diplomats,” underscored the role of faith-based diplomacy in promoting unity, justice, and peace, on January 22, 2026, at…
Defense
Opinion: Getting Real with the Board of Peace
It is not as though the Board of Peace (BOP) is in tatters or on the verge of collapse except that many nations who have been invited to join the…
World
ECOSOC President Lok Bahadur Thapa Calls for Stronger Multilateral Action at Council’s 80th Anniversary
President of the Economic and Social Council, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, emphasized that countries around the world, particularly those in special situations including Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and…
Community
U.S.–Arab Engagement Revives Pakistan Military’s Global Standing
President Donald Trump and Arab leaders have breathed new life into Pakistan's military by breaking its economic and geopolitical quarantine. History reveals that when governments and militaries are seen as…
Diaspora
India Calls for Reformed Multilateralism, UN Security Council Expansion at General Assembly Plenary
India has emphasized the need for United Nations member states to act with a “joint sense of purpose” to advance “reformed multilateralism,” highlighting the urgency of updating global institutions to…
Capitol Hill
“7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis” Art Exhibition Brings Untold Refugee Stories to Capitol Hill
7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis, an immersive art exhibition curated by human rights advocate and artist Kiran Chukkapalli, will be presented on January 16, 2026, at the Rayburn House…
Community
Opinion: Iran is a Different Challenge
It is a foreign policy scenario that is totally different from what the Trump administration has been witnessing in the last four months. It has nothing to do with chasing…
Community
Assam’s SOP Must Move Beyond Closures
Umrangso’s rat-hole mine flooding in January 2025, which trapped nine workers, underlined how quickly unauthorised extraction turns fatal. Similar incidents across the North East show that a ban without routine detection and…
Community
In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Lakshmi Puri
Ambassador Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri is a distinguished Indian diplomat, former UN Assistant Secretary-General and author, known for her extensive work in international development, human rights and women’s economic empowerment. She…
Bangladesh
Hindu American Foundation Raises Alarm Over Rising Violence Against Religious Minorities in Bangladesh Ahead of Elections
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has echoed the “urgent concerns” raised by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council over ongoing violence targeting Hindus and escalating threats faced by religious…
Capitol Hill
Rep. Ro Khanna Reports ‘Systemic Neglect’ After Visit to California ICE Detention Center
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) recently visited the ICE California City Detention Center saying the experience left him with a profound sense of “urgency” after speaking with nearly 50…
Community
When Does Prolonged Detention Engage Article 21?
The recent order of the Supreme Court rejecting the bail of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam while granting bail to five other accused in the same set of 2020 Delhi riot cases has initiated…
Community
A Free-Falling Bangladesh Stares at a Bleak Future
India – the country dubbed as Bangladesh’s doula during its nascence – has suffered a strategic setback due to recent monumental political transformation along its eastern border. This unavoidable fallout…
Capitol Hill
Indian American Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s Handling of Maduro’s Arrest, Cite Lack of Congressional Approval
While acknowledging that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is an “illegitimate dictator,” several Indian American lawmakers in the U.S. Congress criticized the Trump administration for using military force without congressional authorization…