The conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, with President Putin's strategy proving successful [1d2c98bc]. Western countries are growing weary of the ongoing war and are less inclined to provide substantial support to Ukraine. This weariness is evident in the decreased willingness of Western nations to offer significant military aid to Ukraine [1d2c98bc]. In a recent editorial by EIR, it is emphasized that the disruption of weapons flow to Ukraine from the United States due to political turmoil in the House of Representatives has caused concern among NATO warhawks [67263f5e]. Calls for the U.S. to resume arming Ukraine have been made, but it is imperative for nations and individuals to use this opportunity to shift towards peace-making and negotiations rather than escalating the conflict [67263f5e]. The editorial highlights the mobilization of the International Peace Coalition and citizens in the U.S. to stop the funding of warfare in Ukraine [67263f5e]. Negotiations were advocated at a NATO event in Copenhagen, and the Schiller Institute emphasized the need to understand the root cause of the war-making compulsion and called for collaboration with the Belt and Road Initiative to address the worsening social-economic situation in the Global North [1d2c98bc].
The 18th G20 summit in New Delhi was a big win for India’s diplomacy. The leaders of the 20 major economies couldn’t make any tangible progress on key goals of the bloc, but they did produce a formal communiqué that garnered unanimous support from all participants. A careful reading of the Delhi communiqué shows that the Western nations made a compromise to ensure India scores this “diplomatic victory”. They acquiesced to a diluted language in reference to the Ukraine war. The declaration neither names nor condemns Russia over the conflict in which they have pumped tens of billions of dollars. Instead, it only talks about “the human suffering and negative added impacts of the war in Ukraine with regard to global food and energy security”. It was a climbdown by the Western nations because the Bali summit failed due to their insistence that the participants unanimously “deplored in the strongest terms the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine and demanded its complete and unconditional withdrawal from the territory of Ukraine” [8f8b074e].
The Ukrainian Ambassador urges Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the Ukrainian crisis and pursue diplomacy with President Putin. The ongoing geopolitical conflicts have intensified power dynamics, dividing the international community. The article discusses the teachings of ancient Indian philosopher Kautilya (Chanakya) on the use of force, diplomacy, and resolving conflicts. It emphasizes the importance of clear thinking, debate, and discussion in decision-making. The author calls for the UN Security Council to take effective action in resolving conflicts and suggests studying the Arthashastra and applying Chanakya Neeti. The article is written by Patial RC, a retired Indian Army officer with experience in active CI Ops and a keen interest in military and travel matters. [1a8fbb42].
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) recently hosted a conversation on the current state of U.S. and global diplomacy and the need to rethink approaches to recruiting and training diplomats. The event featured Ambassador William Taylor, Nicholas Kralev, Ambassador Thomas Pickering, and Indira Lakshmanan. The discussion centered around the publication of the book 'Diplomatic Tradecraft' by Nicholas Kralev and colleagues at the Washington International Diplomatic Academy. The book aims to fill the gap in statecraft by providing a practical diplomacy textbook and brings together 18 career diplomats to share their insights and abilities with the next generation of diplomats [5ac2f7c1].
SP leader Ghanshyam Tiwari urges India to play a positive role in the Russia-Ukraine war. Tiwari emphasizes the need for India to maintain good relations with both Russia and Ukraine. He suggests that India should use its diplomatic influence to mediate and promote peace between the two countries. Tiwari also highlights the potential economic benefits for India in supporting Ukraine. He believes that India's involvement in the conflict can help strengthen its position as a global power [e85ed951].
India and Austria expressed their support for any collective effort to facilitate a 'peaceful resolution' to the Ukraine conflict. In a joint statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer emphasized the importance of democratic countries working together to contribute to international and regional peace and prosperity. They called for a comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine by bringing together all stakeholders and engaging in sincere dialogue and diplomacy. The leaders also reinforced their commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific, condemned terrorism in all its forms, and called for concerted action against terrorists. They discussed deepening bilateral, regional, and international cooperation in various sectors, including sustainable economic and technology partnerships. This visit marked the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in 41 years and coincided with the 75th year of diplomatic relations between the two countries [94417153].
India is ready to play whatever role it can to end the Ukraine conflict, but ultimately the two countries - Ukraine and Russia - have to sit across and talk peace. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said that India has a crucial role to play in helping end the Ukraine conflict. Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra stated that PM Modi has been actively engaged in peace efforts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India has consistently urged for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict and has offered its readiness to play whatever role to find a peaceful resolution. The ongoing conflict poses challenges to the Global South and the larger stability of the region. India believes that solutions cannot be found on the battlefield and has emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi's meeting with the Russian President in Moscow was discussed with the Austrian Chancellor, but the details of the conversation were not disclosed. Austria is ready to be a venue for peace talks and is not a member of NATO. India's special role in the Global South and its importance in the peace process and future peace summits were highlighted by the Austrian Chancellor. India, as a responsible and peace-loving member of the global community, has expressed its deep belief in finding a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. [44418783]
India and Austria jointly supported efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict consistent with international law and the UN Charter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer emphasized the role of democratic cooperation for peace, condemning terrorism and advocating for dialogue and diplomacy. Prime Minister Modi's visit to Vienna reinforced India's stance for diplomatic dialogue and restoration of peace and stability. The leaders underscored the necessity for democratic nations to collaborate in fostering international and regional peace and prosperity. [8959d27a]
Liam Wasley, Director of the Office of European Security and Political Affairs at the US State Department, stated that India, as a critical security provider globally, must play a constructive role in ensuring peace in Ukraine and providing it with the impetus to negotiate with Russia. He emphasized the threat posed by President Putin and Russia to America's European allies and the NATO alliance. Wasley mentioned NATO's strong statement on China's role in enabling the Russian war machine and continuing the war in Ukraine. He also highlighted the importance of India's role in global security and its potential to contribute to peace in Ukraine. Wasley stated that India has not chosen to be a partner of NATO but has the potential to play a constructive role in bringing peace to Ukraine. He emphasized the interconnectedness of security and the need for India to decide on a deeper relationship with NATO or individual NATO partners. Wasley also mentioned China's involvement in supporting Putin and its influence on the conflict in Ukraine. [5edbf610]