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3 Strategic Thinking Lessons From Field Marshal Manekshaw for Career and Crisis Decisions

Say No When You Mean No, And Mean It PreciselyWhen Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked Manekshaw in April 1971 whether the Indian Army was ready to move into East Pakistan, he said no. Not a diplomatic hedge. Not a promise to try. He listed, in the room, the specific reasons…

Times Life · Aug 9

India questions delay as UN Security Council reform talks enter 18th year

UN Security Council reform talks have stalled after seventeen rounds of discussions. India's envoy expressed disappointment over the lack of concrete progress and delays. The negotiations will continue into the next UN General Assembly session. India advocates for expanding both permanent and non-permanent UNSC membership categories. This reform is crucial…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Race for UN's top job begins: Meet the candidates vying to succeed António Guterres

Seven candidates are competing to lead the United Nations after António Guterres. Experienced diplomats and former leaders offer distinct visions for the global body. Rafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan are considered early frontrunners in this race. Macky Sall and María Fernanda Espinosa advocate for significant institutional reforms. The Security Council…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Israel's UN Ambassador Tells Mamdani 'You Should Be Arrested' Over Netanyahu Threat: 'You Can't Stop Him'

Israel's UN ambassador rebukes NYC Mayor Mamdani's threat to arrest Netanyahu, citing legal and diplomatic challenges. The clash highlights tensions ahead of the UN General Assembly.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

AI sovereignty hinges on domestic compute, governance capacity: UN AI panel

The report, published by the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, which was established by the UN General Assembly last year as “the world’s first global scientific body on AI”, comes at a time when the US administration has imposed restrictions on the availability of advanced models such as Anthropic's…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Can the World Finally End AIDS? UN Adopts Ambitious New Global Declaration

A few decades ago, an HIV diagnosis was often seen as a death sentence. Families lived in fear, misinformation spread faster than facts, and millions of people around the world lost loved ones to a disease that medicine struggled to understand. Today, the picture looks very different. People living with…

MyLifeXP · Jun 25

Progress against Aids still fragile

United to End Aids", a new UNAids report released ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids, sends a clear warning: progress against Aids is real but fragile.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22

Musical chairs at the UN Security Council

The UN General Assembly has a busy year ahead. First, the members have chosen their new president to preside over the 81st General Assembly. Then, the 193 members picked five new non-permanent members to serve on the 15-member Security Council. Later in the year, the full Assembly will choose a…

Bangkok Post · Jun 10

India calls out Pakistan at UN; says Jammu & Kashmir 'is, was and always will be' India's

India strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UN General Assembly for misusing international forums to discuss Jammu and Kashmir, asserting it is an integral part of India. India's envoy criticized Pakistan's conduct as a Security Council member, calling its claims baseless and inconsistent with historical facts.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh foreign minister elected President of UN General Assembly?

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, will lead the United Nations General Assembly. He secured the presidency for the 81st session, beginning September 2026. This marks Bangladesh's return to this significant global role after nearly 40 years. India and Pakistan have extended congratulations. Dr. Rahman's leadership will shape discussions on…

The Economic Times · Jun 3