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Tanvi Madan 
Senior Fellow @BrookingsInst. Book "Fateful Triangle: How China Shaped US-India Relations During the Cold War" available at amzn.to/2KggyC1
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Perhaps the most striking thing about this tweet is that the Russian ambassador to India felt the need to say this.
President @vonderleyen will give a speech to @merics_eu and @epc_eu on EU-China relations next Thursday.
She will then travel to China with French President @EmmanuelMacron the following week.
Details and programme will follow.
#TeamEurope
She will then travel to China with French President @EmmanuelMacron the following week.
Details and programme will follow.
#TeamEurope
Today I learnt what happens when your phone isn't on silent and you get a notification from the @WarOnTheRocks app.
Let's just say it involves Valkyries.
Let's just say it involves Valkyries.
I don’t think Chinese people cared about India banning TikTok either tbh there was no breathless following the story
Having said that, I think GoI might change its approach in times to come. Depends on how China handles its relations with India.
I assume he is regrouping before landing at Calais to reclaim our ancestral holdings
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-650645…
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-650645…
Why I think India's been cautious re bringing Taiwan into joint statements. Not saying GOI will never do it; just that there are real reasons for their reluctance to do so foreignaffairs.com/china/china-ha… pic.twitter.com/TdKRH4Prrx
I agree. I’ve been highlighting subtle changes in India’s Taiwan policy, particularly MEA’s statement post-Pelosi visit in my writings. I feel more could be done here. A mention of stability in the Taiwan Strait (perhaps in a Quad statement) won’t hurt India.
BREAKING: Von der Leyen to travel to China with Macron in April.
trib.al/Rx0iR33
📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
trib.al/Rx0iR33
📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
China pressures its neighbors & is baffled when they feel more threatened & seek security with other partners.
Russia invades a neighbor & is baffled when its other neighbors feel more threatened & seek security with other partners.
Russia invades a neighbor & is baffled when its other neighbors feel more threatened & seek security with other partners.
So, the Japan-Ukraine joint statement has a mention of the significance of peace & stability in the Taiwan Strait but India still remains indifferent!
So frustrated with this overcautious approach!
For what & whom?
If you aim to be a global power, act like one first!
So frustrated with this overcautious approach!
For what & whom?
If you aim to be a global power, act like one first!
"Come, invest in China!"
US corporate due diligence firm Mintz Group said its Beijing office was raided by authorities and five Chinese staff were detained, stoking worry among foreign companies in China just as its capital hosts an international economic forum reut.rs/3ZeDPrA
Reverse of what some in India argue (Russia not perfect, but need to keep it onside)
Some EU leaders react to the Xi-Putin meeting with a renewed sense of urgency to draw China closer to Europe.
“China is not perfect, but we might need it one day,” one EU official said.
W/ @jacopobarigazzi @cleacaulcutt @GregSorgi politico.eu/article/we-can…
“China is not perfect, but we might need it one day,” one EU official said.
W/ @jacopobarigazzi @cleacaulcutt @GregSorgi politico.eu/article/we-can…
How many people in India cared about the tiktok ban in their country three months later?
"In October, the month after Moscow ordered a broad mobilization to generate new troops to fight in Ukraine, the number of Russians entering Indonesia doubled to 12,000, and increased every month through January"
Has there been an uptick in travel to India (e.g. Goa) too?
Has there been an uptick in travel to India (e.g. Goa) too?
Tens of thousands of Russians have traveled to Bali over the past year, and some have taken up work in violation of their visa conditions. That's caused a backlash in the otherwise laid-back holiday hot spot. on.wsj.com/3lvdgka
Commemorating Summit for Democracy month...
Breaking- @RahulGandhi disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha. @the_hindu pic.twitter.com/rTJ5ixxlJt
Indian Air Force at UK exercise Cobra Warrior with...
🇫🇷 5 Mirage-2000
🇺🇸 2 C-17
🇷🇺 1 IL-78
thehindu.com/news/national/…
🇫🇷 5 Mirage-2000
🇺🇸 2 C-17
🇷🇺 1 IL-78
thehindu.com/news/national/…
Wow. Sympathize. But that’s not going to help NATO enlargement
In answer to an MP's question re "whether the Government has taken note of the opposition of China to Quad group", Indian foreign ministry says...
"Quad Leaders and Ministers have taken note of attempts to discredit Quad through disinformation."
loksabha.nic.in/Questions/QRes…
"Quad Leaders and Ministers have taken note of attempts to discredit Quad through disinformation."
loksabha.nic.in/Questions/QRes…
#ExpressFrontPage | Highlighting the importance of a free press for a democracy, the CJI said “media is the fourth pillar in the conception of the State, and thus an integral component of democracy.
indianexpress.com/article/india/…
indianexpress.com/article/india/…
Disagreement should not lead to hatred and violence, says CJI Chandrachud
indianexpress.com
But let's all yell at the US for "decoupling"
"Libraries around the world...have been notified that their access to China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) will be curtailed from April 1."
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Inter…
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Inter…
After Russia, China seems to suggest it won't back US nominee to head the World Bank (who has also received endorsements from countries like Bangladesh, India, Japan, Kenya)
moneycontrol.com/news/business/…
moneycontrol.com/news/business/…
No. of folks who yelled at me for saying last May
Russian invasion has "jeopardised the Rus & Ukrainian links in the arms supply chain on which Indian forces depend...the war cld further weaken Rus’s ability to serve as an arms & tech supplier to India"
economist.com/by-invitation/…
Russian invasion has "jeopardised the Rus & Ukrainian links in the arms supply chain on which Indian forces depend...the war cld further weaken Rus’s ability to serve as an arms & tech supplier to India"
economist.com/by-invitation/…
I, a non-young person, also do this...
Most young people now watch TV with the subtitles on
18-24yr olds: 61%
25-49yr olds: 31%
50-64yr olds: 13%
65+yr olds: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/enterta… pic.twitter.com/zKvfIzuyj8
18-24yr olds: 61%
25-49yr olds: 31%
50-64yr olds: 13%
65+yr olds: 22%
yougov.co.uk/topics/enterta… pic.twitter.com/zKvfIzuyj8
No. of folks who yelled at me for saying last May
Russian invasion has "jeopardised the Rus & Ukrainian links in the arms supply chain on which Indian forces depend...the war cld further weaken Rus’s ability to serve as an arms & tech supplier to India"
economist.com/by-invitation/…
Russian invasion has "jeopardised the Rus & Ukrainian links in the arms supply chain on which Indian forces depend...the war cld further weaken Rus’s ability to serve as an arms & tech supplier to India"
economist.com/by-invitation/…
Tanvi Madan explains why India is not in Russias camp
economist.com
Russian amb. to India, Mar 2022: "I don't foresee any obstacles as regards the supplies of S-400 to India"
Russian amb. to India, Sep 2022: "The S-400 missile system deliveries...are going according to schedule"
Indian Air Force, Mar 2023:
Russian amb. to India, Sep 2022: "The S-400 missile system deliveries...are going according to schedule"
Indian Air Force, Mar 2023:
This TikTok hearing...
(CEO seems to be avoiding answering most questions)
youtube.com/watch?v=Q4PAmW…
(CEO seems to be avoiding answering most questions)
youtube.com/watch?v=Q4PAmW…
Russian amb. to India, Mar 2022: "I don't foresee any obstacles as regards the supplies of S-400 to India"
Russian amb. to India, Sep 2022: "The S-400 missile system deliveries...are going according to schedule"
Indian Air Force, Mar 2023:
Russian amb. to India, Sep 2022: "The S-400 missile system deliveries...are going according to schedule"
Indian Air Force, Mar 2023:
“They have given us in writing that they are not able to deliver it. That is why the major part of projection has been reduced" - IAF rep tells Parliament Panel.
We've seen several comments from the Indian military over the last 6 months about the supply delays from Russia (or payment complications).
Now this....
Now this....
Indian Air Force Slashes Procurement Budget on Russia Supply Delays.
Delivery of two remaining S400 systems and spares for IAF fleet impacted by Ukraine war.
Parliament panel informed budget is cut as ‘major delivery’ not taking place.
m.economictimes.com/news/defence/a…
@ETPolitics
Delivery of two remaining S400 systems and spares for IAF fleet impacted by Ukraine war.
Parliament panel informed budget is cut as ‘major delivery’ not taking place.
m.economictimes.com/news/defence/a…
@ETPolitics
Is there any way of deleting the "for you" column of tweets from my twitter timeline?
That’s fair. But I think a longer term path does exist if Xi is able to build trust and confidence. He is after all most likely president for life now, so time isn’t as much of a problem.
Pretty myopic from Xi’s viewpoint too — there are plenty of cracks to exploit in US-India relations.
I actually think that it’s even more in Russia’s interest that India & China bury their hatchet: thediplomat.com/2023/03/in-ind…
You're not the only one who thinks deepening Russia-China alignment should lead India to deepen -- & not just maintain -- its Russia ties to give Moscow non-Beijing options.
Problem will remain that no matter what India can offer Russia, China can offer it more.
Problem will remain that no matter what India can offer Russia, China can offer it more.
I agree, that's why I believe india should strengthen its relationship with russia even more
Thank you @SFPDChief for the assurances. Met Chief Scott to discuss the attack on @CGISFO Chancery building on March 19 and request to raise the level of protection to the Consulate premises and personnel.
Note to those folks in India who seem to think the US is foisting NATO on countries:
This is traditionally non-aligned Sweden's *choice*
This is traditionally non-aligned Sweden's *choice*
With an overwhelming majority the 🇸🇪 parliament just now approved the proposal on the country’s membership in @nato. The ex-Communists and the Greens unsurprisingly voted against. pic.twitter.com/Kh4RKbIzEE
Still 🤔 by the decision for a Southern restaurant to have the initials KKKK...
More info on Kitchen+Kocktails by Kevin Kelley opening this Summer! (June) popville.com/2023/03/kitche…
Left: recent 🤝 that got a lot of attention
Right: recent 🤝 that should have got more attention
Right: recent 🤝 that should have got more attention
Yep.
If anything, one hopes that this acceptance of needing to be open to imports to enhance exports will be broader (i.e. not just w/r/t China or to attract companies like Apple specifically)
If anything, one hopes that this acceptance of needing to be open to imports to enhance exports will be broader (i.e. not just w/r/t China or to attract companies like Apple specifically)
As manufacturing in India grows, so will trade with China due to global dominance of the Chinese components ecosystem. The longterm trend of diversifying from China will co-exist with a short-term rise in imports from China, as well as with strategic competition with China 1/2
Given that there seems to be more support for "Khalistan" in the UK and Canada than there is in Punjab, you'd think they'd just establish the place in the UK or Canada.
(Meanwhile I would recommend if you're in London seeing the musical "Tina" at the theater visible below)
(Meanwhile I would recommend if you're in London seeing the musical "Tina" at the theater visible below)
Waris Punjab De/ ‘Free Amritpal Singh’/ ‘stop media blackout’ among placards. Lots of Khalistan flags. pic.twitter.com/ZM9mcl9NN4
Heard this a lot recently. And it's a thesis of the Ackerman/Stavridis novel.
The problem w this theory is that India can't really sit out US-China competition -- as some thought it did the US-Soviet one -- because of its geography & own rivalry w/ China
tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…
The problem w this theory is that India can't really sit out US-China competition -- as some thought it did the US-Soviet one -- because of its geography & own rivalry w/ China
tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…
Some in India continue to press the narrative of indigenous vs foreign.
But should not be seen as a binary or in opposition to each other.
As the Oscars made clear, "foreign" -- in this case Netflix -- can indeed give "indigenous" a far wider audience & greater benefits.
But should not be seen as a binary or in opposition to each other.
As the Oscars made clear, "foreign" -- in this case Netflix -- can indeed give "indigenous" a far wider audience & greater benefits.
More Galwan/2020 impact on 🇮🇳🇨🇳 border:
- proposal to "install 4G telecom towers at the paramilitary manned outposts"
- "close on the heels of the Cabinet clearing the...'Vibrant Villages Programme'"
- "amid a clear increase in the no. of new border outposts being set up"
- proposal to "install 4G telecom towers at the paramilitary manned outposts"
- "close on the heels of the Cabinet clearing the...'Vibrant Villages Programme'"
- "amid a clear increase in the no. of new border outposts being set up"
Centre identified a thousand Border out posts and border intelligence outposts for telecom boost
4G towers lining up at borders amid China’s network scale up
@ETPolitics
m.economictimes.com/news/defence/4…
4G towers lining up at borders amid China’s network scale up
@ETPolitics
m.economictimes.com/news/defence/4…
The Quad starts to coordinate at the UN on (i) inter-governmental negotiations on UNSC reform, (ii) candidacies for UN elections, (iii) 1267 committee terrorism sanctions, and (iv) sustainable development goals (SDGs):
economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-com…
economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-com…
How Quad is pushing back on Chinas hijacking of key UN positions and agenda
economictimes.indiatimes.com
In January 2022, I outlined this as 1 reason India shld be worried abt potential Russian mil action vs Ukraine:
"Beyond the strategic challenge that a close Sino-Russian partnership poses for India, a Moscow that is more beholden to Beijing wld be particularly problematic..." 1/
"Beyond the strategic challenge that a close Sino-Russian partnership poses for India, a Moscow that is more beholden to Beijing wld be particularly problematic..." 1/
In January 2022, I outlined this as 1 reason India shld be worried abt potential Russian mil action vs Ukraine:
"Beyond the strategic challenge that a close Sino-Russian partnership poses for India, a Moscow that is more beholden to Beijing wld be particularly problematic..." 1/
"Beyond the strategic challenge that a close Sino-Russian partnership poses for India, a Moscow that is more beholden to Beijing wld be particularly problematic..." 1/
"Right now there are changes, the likes of which we haven't seen for 100 years," Mr. Xi told Mr. Putin through an interpreter after the state dinner as the leaders bid farewell. "And we are the ones driving these changes together.” pic.twitter.com/0Q9cGfWLKl
The Star and the Stars
Image of tiger ( the star of the jungle) with star like water droplets around him.
Shot on #NikonZ9 with 400mm f/4.5
Processed on Wacom Intuous Pro
@nikonindiaofficial @ParveenKaswan @RandeepHooda
@vijaypTOI #NaturePhotography #wildlife #tiger
Image of tiger ( the star of the jungle) with star like water droplets around him.
Shot on #NikonZ9 with 400mm f/4.5
Processed on Wacom Intuous Pro
@nikonindiaofficial @ParveenKaswan @RandeepHooda
@vijaypTOI #NaturePhotography #wildlife #tiger
Not the G2 (🇨🇳🇺🇸) that some expected.
But the G2 (🇨🇳🇷🇺) that materialized.
But the G2 (🇨🇳🇷🇺) that materialized.
"Right now there are changes, the likes of which we haven't seen for 100 years," Mr. Xi told Mr. Putin through an interpreter after the state dinner as the leaders bid farewell. "And we are the ones driving these changes together.” pic.twitter.com/0Q9cGfWLKl
🇫🇮🤝🇮🇳
The Finnish Air Force and the Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC are training together for the first time as a part of the multinational air operations of the #CobraWarrior23 exercise.
Both 🇫🇮 F/A-18 Hornets and 🇮🇳 Mirage 2000s are deployed to @RAFWaddington.
#ilmavoimat #iaf
The Finnish Air Force and the Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC are training together for the first time as a part of the multinational air operations of the #CobraWarrior23 exercise.
Both 🇫🇮 F/A-18 Hornets and 🇮🇳 Mirage 2000s are deployed to @RAFWaddington.
#ilmavoimat #iaf
Clearly, bigger issues going on in the world but it's a shame. Twitter used to be a great resource as a journalist but I find that I use it less and less with each passing month
