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Why India chose a path of 'proactive neutrality' on Ukraine

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, India’s refusal to condemn Russia and maintain a neutral stance has sparked many debates at home and criticism abroad. US President Joe Biden called India’s stance “somewhat shaky”. However, shortly after, the US also called India an essential partner in realising its mission for…

The Conversation

Modi, Macron put Ukraine rift aside to take Indo-French ties to next level

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes the first world leader to have a face-to-face meeting with his frequently cited “friend” Emmanuel Macron following the French president’s re-election victory. While India, unlike France, still refuses to publicly condemn Russia over the Ukraine war, the two leaders share plenty of common ground.

France 24

United States to invite Pacific leaders to White House, ramp up diplomatic ties

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration plans to step up diplomatic engagement with Pacific Island countries, Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Monday, including inviting Pacific leaders to the White House later this year.

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America’s lopsided China strategy: all guns and no butter

Facing criticism that its approach focuses too much on defence, the administration is preparing an economic plan for the Indo-Pacific

Financial Times

Asean-US balancing act

The commitment of the United States to Southeast Asia since the end of the Vietnam War has been subject to a series of ebbs, flows and imbalances. History shows that it tends to wane whenever Washington is distracted by other global developments.

Bangkok Post

Britain, India Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine

India and Britain on Friday called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced steps to help move New Delhi away from its dependence on Russia by expanding economic and defense ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told reporters that both sides discussed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

India-U.S. strategic partnership important for global security: Rajnath

Defence Minister says disengagement and de-escalation is the way forward for the northern borders

The Hindu

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Senior U.S. officials to visit the Solomon Islands amid China security concerns

White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell and the State Department's top official for Asia will travel this week to the Solomon Islands, the White House said on Monday, amid concerns that the Pacific Island country is making a security pact with China.

Reuters

India and the U.K.: Crafting a new legacy

Despite the challenge posed by the war, the India-U.K. relationship has been on an upward trajectory

The Hindu

Japan, Philippines hold first 2-plus-2 security talks

The foreign and defence ministers of Japan and the Philippines are holding their first "two-plus-two" security dialogue Saturday in which they are expected to express "serious concern" over the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Bangkok Post

In Economist’s fantasyland, India’s nuclear-powered subs are just ‘prestige military toys’

In January, there was a question in the second general studies paper of the civil services (main) examination in India that might interest the Economist, particularly its Asia section. A 15-mark question asked the candidates to analyse whether the newly formed AUKUS (Australia-United Kingdom-United States) partnership was going to supersede…

Newslaundry

Engagement with Indo-Pacific goes back several centuries: President Kovind

India stands for a balanced, rules-based regime, he says.

The Hindu

Government defends China pact intelligence

Morrison government ministers and officials have given conflicting views on how prepared they were for a concerning deal between China and the Solomon Islands.

AAP

U.S. sends senior national security official to India to discuss Ukraine

President Joe Biden's deputy national security adviser for economics, Daleep Singh, will travel to New Delhi and meet government officials to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine and develop an economic framework for the Indo-Pacific, the White House said on Tuesday.

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Bridging the bay in quest of a stronger BIMSTEC

The grouping has potential as a natural platform for development cooperation in a rapidly changing Indo-Pacific region

The Hindu

Not pleased with India’s votes on Ukraine, but confident we share same values: EU envoy

A bolder stance is needed from all democracies in the face of this huge security, refugee and humanitarian crisis, says Gabriele Visentin

The Hindu

Biden proposes USD 1.8 billion for Indo-Pacific strategy as part of annual defence budget

The budget also provides USD 682 million for Ukraine, an increase of USD 219 million above the 2021 enacted level, to counter Russian malign influence and meet emerging needs of security, energy, cybersecurity issues, disinformation, macroeconomic stabilization, and civil society resilience

The Independent UK

US general: Ukraine resistance highlights need to prepare

The top U.S. Army commander in the Pacific says Ukraine’s stiff resistance to the Russian invasion, which has turned Moscow’s advance into a grinding war of attrition, has underscored the importance to allies of the need to be prepared for any eventuality

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Aust north open to attack: US Admiral

US Indo-Pacific commander Adml John Aquilino says Australia's north is under threat amid the most concerning security challenge in the region in recent years.

The Independent UK

Australia understands India's stance on Ukraine, after talks

India's foreign secretary says ally Australia understands New Delhi's position on the ongoing Ukraine crisis, as the two countries aim to focus on stability in the Indo-Pacific region and pushing through a major trade deal

Caixin Global

China Warns of ‘Unimaginable’ Fallout if Ukraine-Like Crisis Happened in Asia

Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng says that region could be pushed into ‘an abyss’ resulting from Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy that is ‘as dangerous as the NATO strategy of eastward expansion in Europe’

The Hindu

Ukraine-like developments should never happen in the Indo-Pacific: Australian PM Scott Morrison

PM Modi said he was happy over the establishment of a mechanism of the annual summit between India and Australia as it ensures a structural system for regular review of the ties

The Independent UK

Japanese PM to visit India to build Indo-Pacific partnership

An Indian official say Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, to strengthen their partnership in view of China’s growing footprint in the region

The Guardian - AU

Rising US isolationism means Australia must become more resilient and autonomous, thinktank warns

United States Studies Centre finds Americans are not convinced the Indo-Pacific should be a priority region for the Biden administration

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What the Ukraine Crisis Means for the Indo-Pacific

Beijing’s support for Russia comes with downsides for the region, not least a hit to global markets.

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