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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Europe aimed to maintain China’s economic and political ties in the face of global challenges. The centerpiece of the trip was promoting cooperation with France, a proponent of European strategic autonomy, while also reassuring non-aligned countries like Serbia and Hungary of China’s support. Xi’s goals included preventing an EU-US alignment, averting a trade standoff, and bolstering China’s standing in Europe. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting hardening of the Western stance against Moscow posed obstacles to his agenda.

India’s global rise is undeniable, marked by economic growth, military expansion, and active participation in international organizations. However, this rise contrasts sharply with its declining influence in South Asia, primarily due to China’s ascendancy and the changing geopolitical dynamics of the region. India’s neighbors are balancing their relations between India and China, sensing the power shift. To address this paradox, India must acknowledge the changed regional landscape, focus on its strengths, leverage maritime opportunities, and engage with partners to counter China’s influence. Creative use of soft power, such as informal contacts and conflict management processes, can also help India retain its regional influence.

Iran has denounced Argentina’s request to Interpol for the arrest of its Interior Minister, Ahmad Vahidi, over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, labeling it as “illegal” and based on “lies.” The request stems from a recent court ruling in Argentina that held Iran responsible for the attack.

Kishore Mahbubani, a distinguished fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Asia Research Institute, has weighed in on the ongoing war in Gaza, highlighting a significant disparity between global and American public opinion. Mahbubani’s comments underscore the need for a more nuanced understanding of international perspectives on the conflict.

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has declared that ‘Modi’s guarantee’ of protection encompasses Indians both within and outside the country’s borders. Amidst ongoing conflicts and global challenges, the government prioritizes the security and well-being of its citizens overseas.

During a joint press conference, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raised the issue of Kashmir but was met with silence from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi did not acknowledge Sharif’s remarks or make any mention of Kashmir in his own speech, despite Sharif’s thanks for Iran’s support of the Kashmir cause.