It is a misperception to see the Quad as a military-focused partnership. The Quad summit, focused on climate, vaccines, and technology, is a reminder that we need to build out beyond the once-a-year Malabar exercise. https://t.co/s6y6MSWFnF
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
With traditional Irish (Celtic) music and traditional Punjabi Bhangra dance mashup in the Yukon with local Irish musicians, I'm sending St. Patrick's Day greetings.
(This is a pre-pandemic time video)
- India agrees to Quad revival
"🇮🇳 is sceptical of Quad"
- India agrees to Quad ministerial
"🇮🇳 is sceptical of Quad"
- Delhi invites 🇦🇺 to 🇮🇳🇯🇵🇺🇸 MALABAR
"🇮🇳 is sceptical of Quad"
- India agrees to Quad leaders mtg even as sensitive 🇨🇳 talks ongoing
"🇮🇳 is sceptical of Quad"
New @ChicagoCouncil poll w/ interesting insights on deepening RU-CH partnership:
-74% of Russians hold favorable view of China
-57% of Russians believe Russia & China will grow closer
-56% say respect for CH has grown
-55% say RU's ties to CH strengthen RU's position in the world
Yesterday evening I received my Covid-19 vaccine. Then I went to a frozen lake to dance Bhangra on it for joy, hope and positivity, which I'm forwarding across Canada and beyond for everyone's health and wellbeing.
It is hard to reconcile the modern and dynamic India with the very low rates of women in the formal economy. More women in Saudi Arabia work outside the home? https://t.co/wodJ9ql5kG
The mystery of why South Asia, Nigeria and other countries have escaped the worst of Covid infection rates remains to be solved. Prior immunity, young population, no elderly “warehousing” — lots of clues, no answers yet. https://t.co/hainlCpfJv
As usual, the Taliban remain quiet about breaking ties with Al Qaeda, with whom they remain intermingled and married. As US leaves, it must be confident it has the means to respond to terrorist resurgence. https://t.co/X5YI3MZrD1
India's gift of 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines arrived Barbados earlier today. This was a very special moment for all Barbadians and I want to thank Prime Minister Modi for his quick, decisive, and magnanimous action in allowing us to be the beneficiary of these vaccines.
China, India, and Russia are making their vaccines part of the global solution to Covid. They will receive — and will have earned — global credit, at a time when America remains inwardly focused. https://t.co/JAiAjeriNU
US ambassador to Vietnam Dan Kritenbrink just released this rap song to wish everyone in Vietnam a Happy Lunar New Year.🧧The full original video can be found on the Facebook of US Embassy in Hanoi.
Great to see ExxonMobil put $3 billion in low carbon initiatives, capitalizing on its global leadership in carbon capture storage, critical to meeting Paris commitments. https://t.co/oVIscNDTiC
Americans of South Asian heritage feature prominently in U.S. politics and, importantly, in the appointments to key policy positions. https://t.co/y9ZUWTJ4Ef
Important statement by FM Jaishankar that while both India and PRC are “committed to a multi-polar world, there should be a recognition that a multi-polar Asia is one of its essential constituents.” Lots to discuss with Biden Administration. #indopacific https://t.co/ZtVVOM6TGi
The Pakistan court’s decision is devastating. Certainly, for the Pearl family, who have fought so long for justice. But, also for Pakistan, if this hardened terrorist and his network get to celebrate with impunity. https://t.co/Cd6ib13deg
Fascinating analysis by former station chief in Pakistan on America’s need for a counterinsurgency strategy: law enforcement, accountability, and a willingness to listen. https://t.co/4Km0iSrEzK