External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke at a program in Nagpur, where he discussed various aspects of India's rise in geopolitics. He emphasized the need for reforms at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and highlighted India's growing stature on the world stage. Dr Jaishankar also addressed India's balancing act in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and highlighted India's achievements in the past 10 years, including the successful vaccination drive during COVID-19 and the country's economic growth. He also discussed the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in geopolitics and the importance of data privacy and security. Dr Jaishankar mentioned the change in global perception about India and the positive relationships the country has built with other nations. He emphasized the importance of India's independent mindset and the need to strengthen the economy and promote Indian culture. Dr Jaishankar also mentioned that diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the India-China standoff. The program received a positive response from the audience, and Dr Jaishankar's statement, 'The game has just started,' left the audience curious about geopolitics. [7fcaac53]
The article 'Discourse in Statecraft' by Dr. Atique Ur Rehman analyzes the role of discourse in statecraft and highlights the importance of language and narrative in shaping society and individual thinking. The article mentions the speeches of President Bush and Indian BJP leaders as examples of impactful communication in politics and governance. It emphasizes the need for meaningful and impactful communication in shaping public opinion and influencing policy decisions. The author, a political and defense analyst based in Islamabad, also discusses the power of the US in global news and the impact of social media on discourse. The article provides insights into the role of language and narrative in politics and emphasizes the need for effective communication strategies in statecraft. [c28a3d82]