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Beyond Trending: What is mediation?

Beyond Trending: What is mediation?

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 3, 2026 04:20 PM IST As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its second month with no signs of de-escalation, attention appears to be shifting towards diplomacy. On March 31, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar released a five-point peace plan.   The plan calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities, peace talks at the earliest opportunity, protection of civilian and critical infrastructure, the restoration of normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and respect for the UN Charter and national sovereignty. But does this plan have the essential elements of mediation in international conflicts? How does mediation work?  Mediation in international conflicts Mediation in international conflict resolution plays a critical role in averting escalation, encouraging diplomacy and finding peaceful solutions. It is generally defined as a voluntary, non-coercive approach to conflict management, in which neutral third parties – called mediators – assist conflicting sides to negotiate an acceptable resolution of issues. Mediators can be individuals, countries, and regional or international organisations that are not …

A Sovereign Bridge In Stormy Waters: Decoding India’s Global Gambit At News18 Rising Bharat 2026 | India News

A Sovereign Bridge In Stormy Waters: Decoding India’s Global Gambit At News18 Rising Bharat 2026 | India News

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Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 17:05 IST Three of the nation’s most seasoned foreign policy architects—Ruchira Kamboj, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Kanwal Sibal—mapped out the trajectory of a rising Bharat The summit brings together leaders, policymakers, and industry voices to shape a future powered by India’s own resolve and ambition. Image/News18 The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026 reached a diplomatic crescendo during the session titled “India’s Global Gambit: Navigating the Strategic High Seas”, where three of the nation’s most seasoned foreign policy architects—Ruchira Kamboj, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Kanwal Sibal—mapped out the trajectory of a rising Bharat. The overarching consensus was clear: India has successfully transitioned from being a passive “balancing power” to a proactive “leading power”. In a world increasingly fractured by ideological and military blocs, India has carved out a unique identity as a “Sovereign Bridge”, a term poignantly introduced by Ruchira Kamboj to describe a nation capable of engaging the Global North and South simultaneously without sacrificing its core national interests. This newfound diplomatic agility is deeply rooted in the “New Delhi Consensus”, …

In farewell note, Muhammad Yunus leaves message on India’s ‘7 sisters’ for new Bangladesh govt| India News

In farewell note, Muhammad Yunus leaves message on India’s ‘7 sisters’ for new Bangladesh govt| India News

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Muhammad Yunus, while announcing his exit as Bangladesh government chief on Monday, invoked India’s northeastern “Seven Sisters” states alongside Nepal and Bhutan while outlining a sub-regional economic vision in his farewell address, a formulation that is likely to draw attention in New Delhi amid already strained India-Bangladesh ties. Muhammad Yunus stepped down at the chief adviser of Bangladesh after a new government was elected. (AFP) In a televised speech a day before stepping down, Yunus said Bangladesh’s foreign policy under his 18-month tenure restored three core pillars – sovereignty, national interest, and dignity – and declared that the country was “no longer submissive” or guided by other nations’ directives. “Our open sea is not only a geographical boundary, it is an open door to engage with the world economy for Bangladesh. This region along with Nepal, Bhutan and the Seven Sisters has great economic potential,” Yunus said, referring to India’s northeastern states without naming India directly. He proposed deeper sub-regional economic cooperation built around connectivity, trade agreements, economic zones and maritime access through Bangladesh. By …

Victory Lap At 12 Months: White House Hails Trump’s ‘America First’ Comeback | India News

Victory Lap At 12 Months: White House Hails Trump’s ‘America First’ Comeback | India News

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Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 20:31 IST As the White House asserts that this era is ‘just getting started’, the post on X signals a commitment to further disruptive change The administration has highlighted several pivotal achievements from the past twelve months. (File photo) The White House official account on X has declared the “return of strength” and the definitive arrival of the “America First” era, marking exactly one year since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. The post, which was reposted by Trump and has quickly amassed millions of impressions, serves as a victory lap for an administration that has spent the last twelve months aggressively dismantling the policies of its predecessor while radically reshaping the American executive branch. The “one year ago” reference points to the historic events of January 20, 2025, when Donald Trump became only the second president in American history to serve non-consecutive terms. Since that day, the administration has moved with unprecedented speed to implement its so-called “Agenda 47″ platform. Central to this first-year retrospective …

Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim, says Shehbaz Sharif ‘thanked’ him for saving 10 million people| India News

Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim, says Shehbaz Sharif ‘thanked’ him for saving 10 million people| India News

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United States President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) again claimed credit for preventing a war between India and Pakistan, saying Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had thanked him for saving “at least 10 million people.” US President Donald Trump said that Pakistan PM thanked him for “saving 10 million people.” (REUTERS) Speaking at an event marking the renaming of US’ Southern Boulevard to Donald J Trump Boulevard, Trump cited his administration’s foreign policy record and repeated assertions of brokering peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. “In a year, we made eight peace deals and ended the war in Gaza. We have peace in the Middle East…We stopped India and Pakistan from fighting, two nuclear nations. The Pakistani Prime Minister said Donald Trump saved at least 10 million people, and it was amazing,” he said. Trump has made similar claims multiple times since May 10 last year, arguing that US pressure helped defuse tensions between India and Pakistan. These remarks have coincided with his public pitch for the Nobel Peace Prize, which he did not …

EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria, Kallas says | World News

EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria, Kallas says | World News

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EU foreign ministers on Tuesday agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. “We want to help the Syrian people rebuild a new, inclusive and peaceful Syria,” Kallas said in a post on social media platform X following discussions with ministers in Brussels. The European Union’s policy shift comes after President Donald Trump said last week he would order the lifting of US sanctions on Syria after its 14-year civil war. Story continues below this ad “The EU has always stood by Syrians throughout the last 14 years – and will keep doing so,” Kallas said. In a statement announcing the political decision to lift economic sanctions, the Council said the EU will keep sanctions related to the Assad regime “as well as sanctions based on security grounds, including arms and technology that might be used for internal repression”. The bloc will also “introduce additional targeted restrictive measures against human rights violators and those fuelling instability in Syria,” the statement said. Syria’s Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani said on …

Modi links caste, dynasty in attack on Oppn, Rahul | Latest News India

Modi links caste, dynasty in attack on Oppn, Rahul | Latest News India

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New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over issues of dynasty politics, welfare of marginalised castes, poverty alleviation and foreign policy as he characterised the Opposition as people with no ground connect and underlined that his government respected the Constitution and imbibed democratic spirit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi replies to Motion of Thanks on President’s Address, in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sansad TV) Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Modi outlined his vision of Viksit Bharat (developed India), contrasted the record of welfare delivery of his government with that of previous administrations, and listed the ways in which the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was building the foundation for national progress in the 21st century. He also said that his government worked for santushtikaran (satisfaction) and not tushtikaran (appeasement), and said that while he was currently serving his third term, he’ll continue to work for many more years. In his reply to the motion of thanks to President Droupadi Murmu’s address to …

Focus On Economic Diplomacy One Of Key Changes In Indian Foreign Policy: Jaishankar

Focus On Economic Diplomacy One Of Key Changes In Indian Foreign Policy: Jaishankar

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Last Updated:November 10, 2024, 23:13 IST A focus on economic diplomacy has become one of the key changes in Indian foreign policy which is now fundamentally purposed to serve national development and security, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at an event on Sunday. EAM Jaishankar (Photo: X/S Jaishankar) A focus on economic diplomacy has become one of the key changes in Indian foreign policy which is now fundamentally purposed to serve national development and security, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at an event here on Sunday. In his keynote address at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Aditya Birla Group’s scholarship programme in Mumbai, he said India’s appetite to explore the world has also grown, be it in tourism, education or work possibilities. “This deeper linkage between the external world and our national endeavours offers us crucial opportunities to accelerate the path towards a Viksit Bharat. In fact, we take it so seriously that I can declare that foreign policy now has fundamentally purposed to advancing national development, apart from ensuring national security,” …

‘Editor’s Mistake’: Israel Removes Indian Map Wrongly Depicting J&K From Official Website After Social Media Outcry

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Last Updated: October 04, 2024, 12:04 IST The map was taken down with the help of the Israeli envoy after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X. The map was taken down after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X The Israeli government has taken down a map of India that incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir on the country’s official website following an outcry on social media. The map was taken down after an Indian influencer raised the issue on the social media platform X. “India stands with Israel. But does Israel stand with India? Note the map of India (pay attention to Jammu & Kashmir) on Israel’s official website,” wrote Abhijit Chavda on X, who has close to two lakh followers on the platform. ‘Thank you for noticing’ In response to concerns raised by Chavda, Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar wrote, “Website editor’s mistake. Thank you for noticing. It has been taken down.” After the map was wrong map was taken down, Chavda …

India’s ties with US constitute a ‘very invaluable relationship’: Jaishankar | Latest News India

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New Delhi: India’s ties with the US constitute a “very invaluable relationship”, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, while simultaneously asserting that New Delhi should “not be intimidated” from pursuing its economic relations with Russia.  S Jaishankar at the book launch event “Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India’s foreign policy” by former ambassador Rajiv Sikri (X/@DrSJaishankar) Jaishankar spoke extensively on India’s foreign policy and relations with countries in the neighbourhood and with key global powers such as China, Russia and the US at an event to mark the release of the book “Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India’s foreign policy” by former ambassador Rajiv Sikri.  He said, just as the book acknowledges, the relationship with the US is for strategic and economic purposes a “very invaluable relationship for us”. He added, “Therefore, I would actually argue that the US is today indispensable for our multipolarity to go up, that if we need that decision-making space, that freedom, we need countries whose interest it is that we have those margins on our side.”  Jaishankar said no one is …