When the US told Ukraine’s defenders to fight their own battles, it quietly taught Europe a lesson- one Trump is now paying for. While Europe shares America’s hostility towards Iran, they are not willing to share the war. I write for @htTweets
https://t.co/RQEFAUxT9u
The 2025 Summit of #NATO was historic in setting new commitments for defence investment, directing as much as 5% of their national GDP towards the defence sector by 2035, in response to the long-term threat posed by Russia to Euro-Atlantic security. In her latest analysis, Dr. Shreya Sinha @_shreyeah_ unpacks the burden-sharing dilemma within NATO, highlighting what this Summit could mean for European security and the future of transatlantic security at large.
#natosummit2025
https://t.co/0GAyDuUMSa
Amid the 51st #G7 Summit in Canada, India’s presence signaled more than symbolism—it marked a recalibration of global power dynamics. In her latest analysis, Dr. Shreya Sinha @_shreyeah_ unpacks India’s rising clout, from strategic autonomy and tech innovation to its evolving role as a Global South voice and a credible counterweight to China.
https://t.co/eXp7cpuz1E
#g7summit2025
Russia-Ukraine peace talks have been progressing with recurrence of violence around the very moments of negotiation, leaving the space for genuine dialogue fragile. The paradox becomes extremely stark: blood and peace cannot flow together. Amid Operation Spider Web and the subsequent Kremlin retaliation, Dr. Shreya Sinha @_shreyeah_ in her commentary critically analyses the War that refuses to pause, with a need for a shift in diplomatic thinking in order to achieve a potential peace deal.
https://t.co/A36gJuVhAX
In this VIF Brief, Dr. @_shreyeah_ examines the energy dependencies of India and the EU along with their security implications. It explores the synergies in #India-EU energy cooperation, particularly in renewable energy, green technology, and climate action, while evaluating their potential to influence global energy security governance. With respect to the significant geopolitical shifts across the globe, such as the #Russia-Ukraine War, #GazaConflict, and the #ChinaFactor, the brief offers policy recommendations to strengthen India-EU strategic alignment in order to mitigate their energy dependency risks and security challenges.
https://t.co/4OE3S7UVxG
In a VIF interaction with the Polish Head of Mission Mr. Piotr Świtalski, the discussion focussed on deepening bilateral India-Poland relations, and the role of Poland in strengthening India-EU cooperation. The discussion also touched upon the Polish presidential elections and its implications for the current state of geopolitics.
Yuva Shakti: Youth and the Future of Resilience
In an era defined by shifting power balances, geopolitical rivalries, and emerging security challenges, the role of youth in shaping a resilient global future has never been more critical.
In this special podcast episode titled "Yuva Shakti: Youth and the Future of Resilience", our distinguished panel unpacks how young leaders can meaningfully engage in navigating international security, economic competition, and multilateral cooperation.
From NATO–India youth exchanges to collaborative frameworks for peacebuilding, sustainable development, and policy innovation, the discussion explores how youth can drive dialogue, cross-cultural understanding, and institutional reform on a global scale.
Speakers
• Mr. Kevin Bayer (@kevinbayer_) – Head of Office to MEP Christian Doleschal (CSU), European Parliament
• Dr. Shreya Sinha (@_shreyeah_) – Research Associate, Europe Desk, Vivekananda International Foundation
• Moderator: Mr. Arjun Chaudhary – Research Analyst, Centre for Strategic Studies, The Geostrata
Tune in to discover how today's youth are not just passive observers of global affairs—but active architects of resilience and change.
Link: https://t.co/4K5royh0yO
This fortnight's Europe News Digest (16-30 April 2025) covers important developments in Europe, from Trump's frustration over the stalling Russia-Ukraine peace deal, resetting of UK-EU relations through the Youth Visa Deal, five European countries moving to exit the 1997 Landmine Ban Treaty, to the power outage in Spain and Portugal. It also covers the EU statement of condemnation of the terror attack in #Pahalgam.
https://t.co/cD9Xq0OMIA
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With Trump scaling back the US security guarantees to Ukraine, the responsibility to safeguard Ukrainian interests falls on the European partners. Through ReArm Europe and the Coalition of the Willing, Europe is in pursuit of taking its security into its own hands. Dr. Shreya Sinha @shreyeah in her commentary analyses Europe's peace plan- expanding away from economic sanctions to include extension of France's nuclear deterrence to the EU.
https://t.co/Gk28o5SrGG
A thought-provoking discussion was held at the Observer Research Foundation with precious contributions from
@chamujegan, @JNU_official_50,
@_shreyeah_, @vifindia
Tejas Bharadwaj, @CarnegieIndia
Dr. Manoj Joshi, @orfonline
Courtesy of Prof. Harsh Pant and @SameerP_IND.
Thanks are due to all participants and the entire organising team. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
The Readiness Is All: Youth in India and NATO’s Strategic Culture
How can young minds shape the future of global security and diplomacy?
In this compelling third panel of the NATO-India Youth Conference 2025, titled “The Readiness Is All: Youth in India and NATO’s Strategic Culture,” we explore how youth engagement can redefine strategic cooperation and cultural understanding between India and NATO.
The session highlights the vital role young leaders play in advancing innovation, fostering mutual respect, and addressing shared geopolitical challenges. Through powerful insights and lived experiences, our panelists discuss the transformative potential of youth in global policymaking, strategic culture, and people-to-people diplomacy.
Focus Areas:
Understanding strategic cultures of India and NATO
Youth as catalysts in diplomatic and security cooperation
Cultural exchange and policy innovation
Building resilience through youth-driven collaboration
Panelists:
Ms. Sophie Briquetti – Political Officer, Global Partners Section, @NATO Political Affairs and Security Policy Division
Dr. Swasti Rao (@swasra) – Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University
Mr. Soham Agarwal – Associate Fellow, Public International Law Maritime Cluster, National Maritime Foundation (@nmfindia)
Dr. Shreya Sinha (@_shreyeah_) – Research Associate (Europe Desk), Vivekananda International Foundation
Moderator: Mr. Anirban Dutta – Research Analyst, Centre for Diplomacy and Innovation, The Geostrata
Click here to Watch: https://t.co/eS8eNCQByy
.@orfonline is hosting 'Commercial Space Technologies in the Age of Hybrid Wars' as part of the ongoing series National Security Dialogues with J. Jeganaathan, Tejas Bharadwaj, @_shreyeah_, @girichaitanya19, & Manoj Joshi
🗓️17 April |⏰14:00
Register to attend👉https://t.co/FQ3EDTaXlc
Reviving the Yamuna River isn't a dream—it’s a necessity. A healthier Yamuna means a healthier Delhi and North India. Here's how we can bring life back to the river through holistic, ground-level action. #ReviveYamuna#RiverRestoration
"A landmark visit of the EU Commission to New Delhi last month reinforced the strategic ties between India and EU, which led to the resumption of the India-EU FTA. In addition to the successful signing of an India-EFTA Trade and Partnership Agreement, the India-UK FTA negotiations have also resumed. In the backdrop of an uncertain and ever-evolving geoeconomic landscape, India and Europe are strengthening their economic partnership at the right time."
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