Asad Mirza

G20 Interfaith Forum advocates political space for faith leaders

G20 Interfaith Forum advocates political space for faith leaders

The Forum stressed on the importance of role, which could be played by religious leaders in resolving many global issues.

Attracting an extraordinary assembly of diverse representatives from world’s religious and interreligious networks and communities, the seventh annual G20 Interfaith Forum concluded its meetings mid-October, after five days of virtual sessions which addressed the thematic areas related to COVID-19 emergencies, climate change, social, racial, and economic disparities, environmental challenges, the preservation and safeguarding of sacred […]

 Asad Mirza

Sudden warmth in Indo-US ties

Sudden warmth in Indo-US ties

The sudden warmth might be due to the increased Chinese belligerence, in the region and the world over, and also might have a bearing on the upcoming US presidential elections.

Some recent observations and statements by the US State Department on India’s role in the region, have led to predictions regarding a foreseeable  considerable change in the US view of India and its capabilities. The US Deputy Secretary of State, Stephen E. Biegun, was in India on a three-day visit last week. The week before […]

 Asad Mirza

China’s Diplomatic Outreach-I: Israel-China Relations on an Upswing

China’s Diplomatic Outreach-I: Israel-China Relations on an Upswing

Economic ties between China and Israel have increased considerably in recent years. In addition Israel has also been working hard to strengthen political and cultural interaction between the two nations. In its 72 years of existence, Israel has been a nation with few friends except for the US. Thus, its diplomatic outreach with different countries […]

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