Words
An introspective poem, wherein the poet, Kamrun, talks about words and its complex relationship with each of us. An exclusive for Different Truths. Words speak, words lose path to...
Despite Record of Trump, There are Positives from the Korea Summit
Many of the voices on television and in the opinion pages are howling that Trump gave away the store in his meeting with the North Korean leader in Singapore...
Unpredictable Trump Puts World Diplomacy in Disarray: Policy Rift with the USA Pushing India Closer to Russia, China
India told the WTO that it proposes to raise duties by up to 100 percent on 20 products such as almonds, apple and specific motorcycles imported from the US...
German Industry Divided on Links with Iran: Social Democrats, Left Hit by Factional Fights
Only days after Netanyahu’s press conference attack on Iran, Trump tore up the U.S. copy of the Iran nuclear agreement. Only hours after that Israel launched its heaviest missile...
When Economics Morphs into Politics and Diplomacy: Trump Policies Bring Exalted Status to Russia
Sochi and St Petersburg have become, in a way, the centre of the world this week. Leaders from across the world are converging on to the two hotspots, seeking...
Diplomatic Struggle of India against Racial Apartheid[1] in South Africa and its Contemporary Hypocrisy on Human Rights
India since its Independence until the 1970s has played a central role in mobilising third world countries on the issue of Self-determination and racial equality. Amit, our Editor-at-Large (Europe)...
Wuhan Summit Creates a New Template for Economic Engagement: India can benefit from Chinese Economic Muscle
The informal Wuhan summit has helped to morph Doklam tension into a softer China and its yearn for India’s support for its role in the Asia Pacific region. A...
Shifting Geopolitics: Caution and Smart Diplomacy Must for Indo-Nepal Relations with Growing Chinese Influence
India’s foreign policy has come under criticism recently for losing neighbours to China. The criticism is made most often with respect to India’s ties with Nepal. But Nepal Prime...
Germany Coalition has New Faces but Old Polices: Left Wing Linke Weakened by Dissensions
Although the SPD kept floundering in opinion polls, currently at 18 percent, Angela Merkel needed it to obtain enough Yes seats in the Bundestag to stay in power. She...
Exit Signals of Tillerson Indicate Further Shift to Right
The replacement of Tillerson by Pompeo “looks like we’re at the early stages of a major reshuffle of personnel” in the Trump administration, said Thomas Wright, director of U.S....