Diplomacy and Global Politics

  By Dr. Somita Chakraborty On Sunday, 2 nd November, 2025, Indian Women Cricket team created history in Dr. Dy Patil Stadium of Navi Mumbai, by winning their first ever ICC World Cup trophy. In the final match, Indian Women team defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs. The grand win of Indian Women Cricket team, however, was not a fluke. This trophy is only a small part of a broader picture – steady march of Indian Women Cricket team to claim their rightful place in the world of Cricket. Five decades ago, Indian Women Cricket (IWC) came into being. Within few years of IWC’s beginning, the Indian Men Cricket team won Prudential Cup in 1983. The unexpected triumph of Indian Men Cricket team changed and dominated India’s cricket perspective for the last four decades. The overhyped and well promoted ups and downs of Indian Men Cricket team overshadowed the hard struggle of Indian Women Cricket team. In the last two decades, the Indian Women Cricket team continuously uplifted...

  By Dr. Somita Chakraborty Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, H.E Mr. Gideon Sa’ar is in India for a two-day visit to India. According to MEA statement, during the visit, Mr. Sa’ar met with EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Dr. Jaishankar and Mr. Sa’ar held a productive and detailed discussions including the entire spectrum of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. Both the Ministers also reviewed the ongoing India-Israel cooperation in different areas including, political, security, agriculture, trade and investment, defence, critical and emerging technologies, semiconductors, cyber security etc. Both the Ministers also discussed various other global developments. They also discussed issues to enhance cooperation in different multilateral platforms. Both India and Israel are handling tremendous challenges of terrorism. Regarding the issue, both the Ministers reaffirmed ensuring a global approach of zero-tolerance towards terrorism in all...

  By Dr. Somita Chakraborty Union Minister of State [MoS (PM)] for External Affairs and Textiles, Mr. Pabitra Margherita is going to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Cuba. He is scheduled to visit these three countries of Latin America and Caribbean Region from 4 th to 10 th November, 2025. During his visit, the MoS (PM) will review preparations for establishing a resident Indian Mission in Quito, Ecuador. In the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Mr. Margherita will represent the Government of India at the inauguration of the newly elected President in the administrative capital La Paz. In Cuba, MoS (PM) would discuss to strengthen various areas of bilateral relations, for example, health and medicine, digital public infrastructure and capacity building. During his visit, Mr. Margherita is expected to meet with political leaders of these three countries. He is expected to discuss issues of mutual interest, review progress in bilateral relations, promote trade, technology, t...

  By Dr. Somita Chakraborty In the last week, US President Trump was in a whirlwind Asia tour. The tour included attending ASEAN Summits held in Malaysia, a visit to Japan and a visit to South Korea to attend APEC Summit. During this short Asia tour, President Trump secured a number of trade deals with various countries and also signed framework for trade deals with several other countries. Let’s check outcomes of President Trump’s whirlwind Asia trade tour. In his one-day visit to Malaysia, President Trump signed Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with Malaysia and Cambodia. The US also announced framework for Trade negotiations with Thailand and Vietnam. The US-Malaysia trade deal will open up Malaysian market for US exports, for that, Malaysia will eliminate or reduce tariffs on nearly all US products, allow non-discriminatory or preferential market access for US agricultural and industrial goods, will address a range of non-tariff barriers to ensure market access of US ex...