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3 Things
The Catch Up: 2 December

3 Things

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 3:15


This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 2nd of December and here are the headlines.The Congress accused the government of avoiding discussions in Parliament on issues like the Adani bribery allegations and Sambhal violence. Both Houses were adjourned amid opposition protests demanding debates. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh remarked, quote “There was hardly any sloganeering. But the Modi government simply did not want Parliament to function. The Opposition wants a discussion but the government is running away from it,” unquote. Before the adjournment, the Lok Sabha introduced the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was scheduled to brief on India-China relations.The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its concern over DMK leader Senthil Balaji being reinstated as minister in the M K Stalin-led government in Tamil Nadu shortly after it granted him bail in a money laundering case. The court was hearing a plea that sought to recall the September 26 order granting bail to Balaji on the ground that his reinstatement would put witnesses under pressure. The Supreme Court had granted him bail on the ground that there was no likelihood of the trial beginning anytime soon. Justice A S Oka questioned quote, “We grant bail and the next day you go and become Minister? Anybody will be bound to be under the impression that now with your position as a senior Cabinet Minister witnesses will be under pressure. What is this going on?” unquote.Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been formally invited to visit India by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the dates for his visit will be set in early 2025. This will be Putin's first visit to India in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war that started in February 2022. Putin's India visit will come as part of a laid-down structure between the two countries for reciprocal annual visits by their leaders. The announcement about Putin's India visit comes days after the election of US President Donald Trump, who is also expected to visit India next year for the QUAD Summit.Noida authorities on Monday issued a traffic advisory stating Delhi Police and Gautam Buddha Nagar Police will put up barriers and increase security on all the borders adjoining Gautam Buddha Nagar to Delhi, in light of a farmers protest march. Thousands of farmers, under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, Samyukt Kisan Morcha and other farmer groups, shifted their ongoing protest demanding the allocation of 10% developed plots for farmers displaced by land acquisition, implementation of new legal benefits, and the adoption of recommendations by a state committee for farmer welfare.On the global front, the Syrian opposition-run rescue service known as the White Helmets confirmed at least 25 people were killed in northwestern Syria in air strikes carried out by the Syrian government and Russia. Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib in northern Syria on Sunday, as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to crush insurgents who had swept into the city of Aleppo.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Grand Tamasha
Dr. S. Jaishankar on the Future of U.S.-India Relations

Grand Tamasha

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 69:11


On this week's show, we're doing something a little different.This week, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar paid a visit to our Carnegie Endowment office in Washington to take part in a fireside chat with Carnegie's President Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar.Dr. Jaishankar's visit to Washington comes on the heels of last week's Quad Summit and a spate of high-level meetings coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly in New York.This week, in place of our usual programming, we're bringing you Dr. Jaishankar's hour-long engagement at Carnegie. In the conversation, and the Q&A that followed, the Minister discussed the state of U.S.-India ties, the prospect of an “Asian NATO,” the war in Ukraine, and the future of Taiwan. Plus, he fielded questions on India's neighborhood policy and the government's relationship with the Indian diaspora.We found this conversation insightful and illuminating, and we think you will too. Milan will be back in the host's chair for next week's show.Episode notes:1. “Looking Back at U.S.-India Relations in the Biden Era (with Ashley J. Tellis),” Grand Tamasha, September 11, 2024.2. “EAM Jaishankar on India's Pluralism, Jammu and Kashmir, and Globalization,” Grand Tamasha, October 1, 2019.

All Things Policy
A Quad for All Seasons

All Things Policy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 23:14


U.S. President Joe Biden hosted an unusual Quad Summit at his residence in his hometown of Wilmington. Despite the intimate setting, the summit resulted in concrete decisions and some tough talk. Manoj Kewalramani joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the key takeaways from the latest summit and what we can expect from the Quad over the coming year. Also, check out Takshashila's newsletter, the Quad Bulletin: https://quadbulletin.substack.com All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠

3 Things
No action against hate speeches, Quad summit, and Odisha custodial assault

3 Things

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 27:37


First, Indian Express' Mohamed Thaver explains how, despite a warning from the Supreme Court last year, authorities in Maharashtra have yet to take action in several hate speech cases across the state.Next, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy shares the key highlights from the recently concluded Quad summit, including U.S. President Joe Biden's hot mic moment and how India addressed the concerns of the group (12:28).Finally, Indian Express Sujit Bisoyi tells us about the alleged assault and sexual abuse case that took place inside a police station in Odisha, which has sparked nationwide outrage and a political storm (22:10).Hosted, written and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

US of Ed
I Grew Up in a Middle Class Family

US of Ed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 19:03


"We're not going to spread it around with handouts, we're going to spread it around with opportunity." Kamala Harris has laid out her economic plans on the campaign trail this week, looking toward investment and manufacturing, as Donald Trump lurches from crisis to crisis. But first, the leaders of Japan, India, and Australia have met with Joe Biden in Washington to discuss tensions with China in the Indo-Pacific. Also discussing Israel's assault on Lebanon, the death of Marcellus Williams, avoiding government shutdown, and Republican efforts to confuse the vote in November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ThePrint
What are the takeaways from Quad Summit in US?

ThePrint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 7:17


What are the takeaways from Quad Summit in US?  

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送
Quad Summit: Fighting cancer, boosting regional security - クアッドサミット:がんの撲滅と、インド太平洋地域の安全保障について4カ国が結束

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 8:22


The stability and wellbeing of the Indo-Pacific has taken the spotlight at the Quad Summit in the United States. The meeting between the leaders of the United States, Australia, India and Japan saw the announcement of new initiative to fight against cancer and boost regional security. - 9月22日、クアッドサミットがアメリカ・デラウェアで開催されました。日米豪印の首脳が会談し、がん治療への対応、そしてインド太平洋地域の安全保障についての方針が発表されました。

Forbes India Daily Tech Brief Podcast
Quad Summit: Cancer Moonshot and other science and tech initiatives announced

Forbes India Daily Tech Brief Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 10:22


The leaders of the Quad nations, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Anthony Albanese of Australia, and Kishida Fumio of Japan, and US President Joe Biden unveiled the Quad Cancer Moonshot, a collaborative effort in the Indo-Pacific region, in a statement called The Wilmington Declaration, on Sep. 21. This partnership will initially focus on cervical cancer, which the leaders note is a preventable disease that continues to affect many. The leaders also announced greater collaboration in critical technologies.

SBS World News Radio
Fighting cancer, boosting regional security take centre stage at Quad Summit

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 6:54


The stability and wellbeing of the Indo-Pacific has taken the spotlight at the Quad Summit in the United States- the meeting between the leaders of the United States, Australia, India and Japan.

Daily 5 Minute Headlines
Biden Hosts QUAD Summit in US & More

Daily 5 Minute Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024


Listen to the September 22nd, 2024 daily headline round-up and find all the top news that you need to know.

Monocle 24: The Briefing
What's next for Quad beyond the tenures of Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida?

Monocle 24: The Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 35:54


As US president Joe Biden hosts leaders from Australia, India and Japan at his Delaware home for the Quad Summit, we explore the group's future amid two leadership transitions. Plus: Greenland's push for independence, a lookahead to the UK Labour Party Conference and tech news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Next Week
UN Meets in Tense Times, Pager Explosions Rattle Hezbollah, Biden's Last Quad Summit and More

The World Next Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 31:48


The UN General Assembly begins its seventy-ninth high-level debate amid questions about its limited role in resolving major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; fears of a wider regional war grow as Hezbollah vows retaliation against Israel after thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon; U.S. President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of the Quad in Wilmington, Delaware, to strengthen coordination in the Indo-Pacific region; and Russia seeks to add 180,000 troops to its army.   Mentioned on the Podcast   A Conversation With U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Council on Foreign Relations   Ronen Bergman, Sheera Frenkel, and Hwaida Saad, “How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers,” New York Times   Natalie Caloca and Paul B. Stares, “Security Challenges Cloud UN's Summit of the Future”, CFR.org   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/un-meets-tense-times-pager-explosions-rattle-hezbollah-bidens-last-quad-summit-and-more 

JIJI English News-時事通信英語ニュース-
Quad Summit to Be Held in Delaware on Sept. 21

JIJI English News-時事通信英語ニュース-

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 0:07


A Quad summit meeting will be held in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sept. 21, the White House said Thursday.

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
India report: Prime Minister Modi to attend Quad summit in the US

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 9:29


Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 09/09/2024

Policy, Guns & Money
Ukraine, the Quad and an Australian maritime strategy

Policy, Guns & Money

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 86:16


In this special three-part episode: David Wroe speaks to economist, lawyer and author, Misha Zelinsky, about his new novel ‘The Sun Will Rise', which is inspired by his experience covering Russia's invasion of Ukraine for the Australian Financial Review. They discuss the overarching theme of the book and its characters, as well as the message Misha hopes people will take away from the book. They also discuss the latest developments in the war, the risk of war fatigue, and why democracies must continue to provide support to Ukraine. Next, Alex Bristow speaks to Dr Arzan Tarapore, South Asia research scholar at Stanford University's Asia-Pacific Research Center and Senior Fellow at ASPI. They discuss the upcoming Quad Summit in India in 2024, the topics likely to be discussed, and how the diplomatic partnership has evolved over time. They also explore how the Quad complements existing minilateral partnerships, and whether the group should have a bigger focus on security. Finally, David Wroe speaks to Jennifer Parker, the Director of Defence Policy at the Australian National University's National Security College, and Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and Capability at ASPI. They discuss Jennifer's recent ASPI report ‘An Australian Maritime Strategy: Resourcing the Royal Australian Navy' which calls for an urgent expansion of the Royal Australian Navy fleet to adequately protect Australia's vast maritime interests. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.thesunwillrisebook.com/ https://www.aspi.org.au/report/australian-maritime-strategy Guests: David Wroe Misha Zelinsky Alex Bristow Dr Arzan Tarapore Jennifer Parker Dr Malcolm Davis Music: "Just Wondering" by Maarten Schellekens, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk

Interpreting India
Stephen Ezell on Cultivating a Robust Semiconductor Environment

Interpreting India

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 37:11


The U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) was launched during the Quad Summit in Tokyo in May 2022. The purpose of the iCET was to expand partnerships in critical and emerging technologies, including semiconductors. As part of the iCET, the Semiconductor Industry Association and India Electronics and Semiconductor Association agreed to undertake a “readiness assessment” to identify near-term industry opportunities and facilitate the longer-term strategic development of their complementary semiconductor ecosystems. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a Washington, DC-based science and technology policy think tank, was commissioned to undertake authorship of this assessment.In this episode, Stephen Ezell, vice president for global innovation policy at ITIF, joins Konark Bhandari to discuss the opportunities and obstacles involved in cultivating robust semiconductor supply chains.Episode ContributorsStephen Ezell is vice president for global innovation policy at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and director of ITIF's Center for Life Sciences Innovation. He also leads the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance. His areas of expertise include science and technology policy, international competitiveness, trade, and manufacturing. Ezell is also the co-author of Innovating in a Service-Driven Economy: Insights, Application, and Practice and Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage.Konark Bhandari is a fellow at Carnegie India. He is a lawyer who has researched certain areas in the digital economy, focusing primarily on approaches to antitrust regulation of companies in the digital realm. He had earlier worked at India's antitrust regulator, the Competition Commission of India, where he worked closely with senior officials on a variety of matters. He is also an avid follower of the regulation of the space technology ecosystem and is keen to contribute to that discipline. Additional ReadingsIs India “Ready” for Semiconductor Manufacturing? by Konark BhandariThe Geopolitics of the Semiconductor Industry and India's Place in It by Konark BhandariKey Moments(00:00); Introduction(02:23); Chapter 1: Offshoring Operations Outside China(05:52); Chapter 2: Utilization of ITSI Funds(09:19); Chapter 3: Friendshoring Initiatives(13:35); Chapter 4: Survival of Supplier Companies (19:06); Chapter 5: Semiconductor Fabrication Ecosystem in India(21:44); Chapter 6: Financial Investments(25:28); Chapter 7: Why Hasn't India Leveraged the Chip-Designing Ecosystem?(27:48); Chapter 8: Role of Trade Policy in Company Investment(32:26); Chapter 9: Red Tape to Red Carpet: Readiness in India on Investment(35:36); Closing Comments(36:32); Outro 

Interpreting India
Arun K. Singh on the iCET and India-U.S. Relations

Interpreting India

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 33:31


The iCET was launched on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in Tokyo in May 2022. Both U.S. President Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the launch of this initiative, which was to be spearheaded by the National Security Councils of the two countries to expand partnership in critical and emerging technologies. Is the iCET more than just a deal? What is the case for comparisons between the iCET and the landmark India-U.S. Civilian Nuclear Deal? What makes the iCET different from earlier initiatives between India and the United States? Does Prime Minister Modi's upcoming state visit to the United States put the iCET under pressure to "deliver" something? What is the importance of export control measures in India-U.S. tech ties?In this episode of Interpreting India, Arun K. Singh joins Konark Bhandari to discuss these questions and more.Episode ContributorsArun K. Singh is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie India. Mr. Singh has extensive experience across the globe, including as India's ambassador to the United States, Israel, and France. Throughout his distinguished career in the Indian Foreign Service spanning thirty-seven years, he has served during pivotal periods in key global capitals and was instrumental in shaping India's policies, notably the continued progress in the U.S.-India relationship, India's closer ties to Israel, and the formulation and implementation of India's policies related to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran, including in the period following 9/11.Konark Bhandari is an associate fellow with Carnegie India. Konark is a lawyer who has researched on certain areas in the digital economy, focusing primarily on approaches to antitrust regulation of companies in the digital realm.---Key Moments:(0:00); Chapter 1: Introduction(2:00); Chapter 2: iCET vs. India-U.S. Civilian Nuclear Deal(10:10); Chapter 3: Private Sector Involvement in the iCET(14:26); Chapter 4: An AUKUS-like Carve-Out for India?(17:48); Chapter 5: The Pressure to "Deliver" Under the iCET(21:25); Chapter 6: Likely Deals and Expectations During PM Modi's Visit(24:15); Chapter 7: Indian Tech Talent and U.S. Immigration Reforms(26:47); Chapter 8: Arriving at a Consensus Under the iCET(29:11); Chapter 9: The Key Factors Making the iCET a Great Bet(32:17); Outro---Additional ReadingIndia and the United States' Good Bet: One Year of the U.S.-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) by Konark Bhandari,  Arun K. Singh,  and Rudra ChaudhuriTo Compete With China on Tech, America Needs to Fix Its Immigration System by Eric SchmidtAmerica's Bad Bet on India by Ashley J. TellisForging a High-Technology Partnership Between the United States and India in the Age of Export Controls by Konark BhandariWhat is the United States-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)? by Rudra ChaudhuriThe U.S.-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET): The Way Forward by Rudra Chaudhuri, Konark Bhandari, and Ashima SinghHow Washington and New Delhi Can Further Tech Ties by Rudra Chaudhuri, Priyadarshini D., Konark Bhandari, Arjun Kang Joseph, and Shatakratu SahuIndia-U.S. Emerging Technologies Working Group--

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar
PM Modi in Australia | Do diaspora issues overshadow bilateral ties? | Ep #109

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 20:53


The visit marked exactly 1 year since Albanese was sworn in, and if you thought the relationship between PM Modi and former Conservative Party PM Morrison was intense. Modi has met his successor from the Labour Party Anthony Albanese six times in that one year- at Last year's Quad Summit in Japan, at former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's funeral in Japan, and then in India in March when he came for a bilateral visit, the Quad in Japan again and then in Sydney.  Read more here

Sakalchya Batmya / Daily Sakal News
भारताचा सहभाग, चीनच्या पोटात दुखले ते त्र्यंबकेश्वर प्रकरणावर राज कडाडले! दरवेळी...

Sakalchya Batmya / Daily Sakal News

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 11:10


बातम्या सविस्तर ऐकण्यासाठी क्लिक करा सकाळच्या पॉडकास्टला.....----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. ‘जी-७' परिषद; रशियाची आणखी कोंडी करणार; युक्रेनला अखेरपर्यंत पाठिंब्याचा निर्धार2. Quad Summit : भारतासाठी महत्वाच्या असलेल्या क्वाड समिटमुळे चीनचं पोट का दुखू लागलंय?3. 2000 Rupees Note: दोन हजारच्या नोटेवरुन कपिल सिब्बलांचे ट्विट चर्चेत; म्हणाले, मोदींनी भ्रष्टाचार...4. Karnataka : सिद्धरामय्या दुसऱ्यांदा बनले कर्नाटकचे मुख्यमंत्री; डीकेंनी घेतली उपमुख्यमंत्रीपदाची शपथ5. Delhi : अधिकाऱ्यांच्या बदल्यांचं प्रकरण पुन्हा सर्वोच्च न्यायालयात; मोदी सरकारनं केली 'ही' मागणी6. The Kerala Story show in FTII : विद्यार्थ्यांनी चित्रपट पाहिल्यानंतरच विरोध करायला हवा, राहुल सोलापूरकर कडाडले7. क्रीडाक्षेत्रातील बातमी - BCCI : लैंगिक शोषणाविरोधात धोरण अवलंबणार8. चर्चेतील बातमी - त्र्यंबकेश्वर प्रकरणावर राज कडाडले! दरवेळी...

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
SBS Hindi News 17 May 2023: Quad Summit 2023 called off as Joe Biden cancels his trip

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 12:47


In this latest Hindi bulletin: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms that Quad Summit 2023 has been cancelled, but Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit still likely; In India, the central government announces the celebration of their ninth year of rule; In tennis, Novak Djokovic criticises opponent Cameron Norrie over his attitude at the Italian Open and more.

Business Standard Podcast
Did India err by walking out of IPEF's trade pillar?

Business Standard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 7:42


Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, or IPEF, was formed jointly by the US and partner countries of the Indo-Pacific region on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in Tokyo on the 23rd of May this year. IPEF is an important part of US President Joe Biden's strategy to counter growing Chinese clout in the Asian economic sphere. The first in-person ministerial meeting of the 14-nation bloc took place in Los Angeles last week. And its joint declaration was on the expected lines. India decided to join three pillars of the IPEC. These relate to supply chains, tax and anti-corruption, and clean energy.  However, it has decided to opt out of the trade pillar for now. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal cited the lack of a broader consensus on issues such as environment, digital trade, labour and public procurement. Stating that the final contours of the framework on trade were yet to emerge, Goyal said that India was yet to ascertain what benefits member countries would derive. And whether any of the conditions, for example on the environment, might discriminate against developing countries. The minister also pointed out that India was in the process of firming up its digital framework and laws, especially on privacy and data. According to Goyal, while India would continue to engage with IPEF on trade, it would wait for the final contours to emerge before finally associating with that particular pillar. Apart from India and the US, the 12 other members of the IPEF are Australia, Brunei, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. All the other member nations have joined IPEF's four pillars. The IPEF partner countries represent over 40 per cent of the global economy. The IPEF has four pillars. The first is supply-chain resilience. The second involves clean energy, decarbonisation, and infrastructure. The third deals with taxation and anti-corruption. And, the fourth one is fair and resilient trade. The US is also seeking to include issues like the cross-border flow and localisation of data under the framework.   According to a February report by the US Congressional Research Service, member countries have to sign up to all of the components within a particular pillar, but do not have to participate in all the pillars.  The “fair and resilient trade” pillar is being led by the United States Trade Representative and includes digital, labour, and environment issues, with some binding commitments. However, the IPEF does not include market access commitments such as lowering tariff barriers. IPEF is the first plurilateral deal that India has agreed to join after exiting the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, deal in 2019. The decision to opt out of the trade pillar for now may make sense since it is possible that India is not adequately prepared to handle negotiations on labour, environment standards and digital trade. After all, domestic regulations in all of these areas are yet to reach a level of maturity. But, there is need for a nuanced view because while India's domestic limitations may have driven its decision, there will be an impact on how member nations, especially the US, view it. Also, the impact of the decision on India's ambition to be a part of the global value chain needs to be looked at closely. While the decision may be the right step as far as India's domestic sensitivities are concerned in the short-term, there is also a counter argument when it comes to how competent the country is in negotiating on complex trade issues. Remember that at present, India is negotiating trade deals with the UK, Canada and EU. It has also agreed to including chapters regarding new-generation trade issues.

Interpreting India
Vijay Gokhale on China and the Indo-Pacific

Interpreting India

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 40:00


Over the last few months, the Indo-Pacific has seen a flurry of activity. China launched the Global Security Initiative and its foreign minister Wang Yi embarked on a tour of the Pacific Islands. More significantly, Beijing inked a security agreement with the Solomon Islands that sent shockwaves across the region. Around the same time, the Quad held its second in-person summit in Tokyo, and the United States ushered in a series of regional partnerships including the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum and I2U2. All the while, the war in Ukraine has continued to cast its shadow on the region.In this episode of Interpreting India, Vijay Gokhale joins Srinath Raghavan to discuss the recent developments in the Indo-Pacific. What is the significance of China's actions, and how are they being perceived by other countries in the region? What are the implications of the growing U.S.-China competition in the Indo-Pacific? And finally, how are India-China relations being impacted by a deepening partnership between Russia and China? Episode ContributorsVijay Gokhale is a non-resident senior fellow at Carnegie India. He retired from the Indian Foreign Service in January 2020 after a diplomatic career that spanned thirty-nine years. He has served as both the foreign secretary of India (from January 2018 to January 2020) and as India's ambassador to China (from January 2016 to October 2017). He has worked extensively on matters relating to the Indo-Pacific region with a special emphasis on Chinese politics and diplomacy. He is the author of Tiananmen Square: The Making of a Protest and The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India.Srinath Raghavan is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie India. His primary research focus is on the contemporary and historical aspects of India's foreign and security policies.--

Journal of Knowledge
The Recent Updates in India and around the World with Aswin Shanil

Journal of Knowledge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 95:58


News is just a sentence without any context, often updates don't mean anything and they just fly past our eyes while reading it. Understanding news, decluttering it and having your opinion on the same is what makes you an informed person. About the Guest We have a guest for the podcast- Aswin Shanil The panellist is proficient in Geopolitics, International Relations, Law and policy. He has been closely following world politics, history, legal issues, policy challenges etc. and also studying them. He has agreed to share views and insights to share with you, the audience. May and June were filled with a lot of newsworthy issues, starting from K-Rail Silverline, Thrikkakara bye-elections, law and order issues, hate speeches, post-election issues in the Congress party, issues of blasphemy, OIC vs India confrontation, the WEF at Davos and the Quad Summit. Aswin Shanil and Jairam R Prabhu converse on the latest developments on the respective issues and pass on both facts and opinions without disturbing your understanding of the issue. Stay tuned for more such episodes. Read the summary of the podcast and get access to resources. DM on our FB, Insta page or comment down for collaborations. Read the full podcast summary here. Our Website- https://infodailybyjrp.blogspot.com/p/podcasts.html Follow us on Facebook|Quora|Anchor |Telegram|Clubhouse|Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jairam-r-prabhu/support

Technopolitik
#27 Partnerships on Tech and its Controls

Technopolitik

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 22:05


Antariksh Matters #1: Fishing out illegal fishing vessels— Pranav R SatyanathDuring the Quad Summit held in Tokyo on May 23, the leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States agreed to establish the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA). This initiative hopes to extend the existing mechanisms for maritime cooperation among the four countries and harness commercially-available data to put together a more accurate picture of the maritime domain.The Quad countries also plan to use greater cooperation to tackle the issue of illegal fishing by Chinese vessels, as reported by Demetri Sevastopulo in the Financial Times. The report states that the partner countries will use space-based capabilities and existing maritime fusion centres to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing carried out by Chinese vessels in the Indian Ocean. The problem of IUU fishing by Chinese vessels is not new, with the IUU Fishing Index 2021 giving China an overall score of 3.86 (a score closer to 1 being the best) – making China the worst performing among 152 countries.Space-based capabilities to track maritime activities are not new and remain crucial marine safety and sustainability pillars. However, the Quad initiative to enhance maritime awareness through data exchanges is novel, as it brings together state-capacity, commercial capabilities of the partnering countries and publicly-available data to better monitor the maritime domain. There are three main ways to monitor and track maritime activities, which are likely to be used in tandem by the Quad countries. Each of these methods is described below:Transponder signatures: Any vessel that ventures into the seas is required to have onboard the Automatic Identification System (AIS), a transponder which transmits data about a vessel’s set course, speed and manoeuvres carried out. Further, it also provides details of the vessel’s registry under the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the vessel’s dimensions and its call sign. Although AIS transponders are not registered, they can be identified by a vessel’s unique 9-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), which is included in all transmissions.The IMO requires all international vessels weighing 300 gross tons or more to carry onboard AIS transponders. This requirement initially served the purpose of avoiding accidents and collisions at sea. Today, the AIS data, which anyone with a correctly configured receiver can access, has become an essential pillar of coastal security, monitoring IIUU fishing, tackling anti-piracy, and enforcing international sanctions.International Registry: The registry of a vessel under the IMO is an authoritative and legitimate identification of a vessel. IHS Markit assigns each registered vessel a unique 7-digit identification number on behalf of the IMO, which can be publicly accessed free of charge. This number remains permanent, even after a vessel changes its flag (the country where the ship is registered). The IMO registry provides details such as the vessel’s ownership, physical features, and registered flag. It remains the most authoritative form of maritime identification.Physical identification: The final way of identification is by a vessel’s physical features. Since the details of a vessel’s dimensions are already available in the public domain, it can be verified either by coastal surveillance or through satellite imagery. The use of satellite images has become commonplace in the shipping industry. Besides using optical images, new commercially-available technologies such as synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites have made it possible for private entities and NGOs to verify several aspects of illegal maritime activities. Furthermore, the use of machine learning to identify vessels at sea is also an upcoming technology used in the maritime domain.International cooperation has always been an important initiative in combating illegal maritime activities. The United States, for example, has forged several multilateral partnerships to curtail IUU fishing across the world. Based on the available details about the Quad’s IPMDA initiative, we can speculate that the fusion centres in India, Singapore, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu will use the methods mentioned above to monitor and track IUU fishing activities. In addition, data gathered by coastal radars, patrol boats, drones and manned patrol aircraft could act as a force multiplier in their effort to mitigate illegal maritime activities.Matsyanyaaya: A Roadmap for the Quad’s Emerging Technology Working Group— Arjun GargeyasThe official statement released by the White House following the first-ever in-person Quad summit in September, outlined the broad areas that the partners were looking at. From 5G and semiconductors to biotechnology, critical areas were identified for the alliance to develop a strategic advantage in. With the launch of the ‘Quad Semiconductor Supply Chain Initiative’, the group signaled its intent to establish itself in the technology domain.Notwithstanding this pledge, there still exists uncertainties regarding the commitments made on the technology front. There is also the question of how much progress has been made by the member states regarding critical and emerging technologies. With the remnants of the COVID-19 pandemic and new geopolitical events such as the Russia-Ukraine war still affecting several technology supply chains, the Quad has to focus on three main areas to create an immediate impact in the technology domain.Bubbles of TradeExtending the concept of the ‘bubbles of trust’ approach that envisages better diplomatic relations between like-minded states, the Quad should set up a mechanism for the free flow of goods, labour, and capital-related to strategic technologies. Taking the example of the semiconductor industry, it is clear that key technology sectors have burgeoned globally and have relied on international cooperation for their growth and sustainability. This ensures that they cannot be restructured in such a short period of time. Robust infrastructure and an efficient value chain have been developed in high-tech sectors due to free trade.But the current situation has thrown up several key challenges for the Quad to navigate. This includes protectionist measures resulting in high import tariffs and export control regulations preventing access to critical components for building key technology ecosystems. The military applications of these technologies have also raised the fears of weaponisation resulting in lesser collaboration efforts. The Quad should aim for creating a more liberalised and open market policy that helps the four countries indulge in a greater exchange of goods, labour and capital related to strategic technology sectors. Favourable trade policies encouraging the exchange of technology sector-centric trade must be a priority. The governments of the Quad should focus on developing a comprehensive trade policy suited or catered to building strategic technology ecosystems across all the states.A Robust IP Protection RegimeWith the technological rise of China and the fears of economic espionage, there has been a restriction on the transfer of critical technology between states, thereby hampering the level of growth and innovation in certain fields. This can be addressed by the Quad coming together to build a strong intellectual property (IP) protection framework. It can help in formulating transfer of technology agreements in critical technologies between the states without fears of IP theft. Securing technology supply chains have become a challenge due to the intrinsic dependencies that have been created in several areas. Technology transfers remain a solid solution to build resiliency in these value chains themselves. However, the qualms of the IP-owning countries have been the fear of these critical technologies leaking out and reaching adversaries.A starting point for the Quad would be to introduce and ensure the enforcement of strict IP theft rules and regulations to facilitate technology transfer agreements. Prevention of exports, restrictions on domestic operations, and levying fines or penalties for specific firms violating IP theft guidelines will ensure innovation-based competition and create a favorable environment for multilateral collaboration. It must be noted that almost all modern-day technological powers have benefited from the transfer of technology from more advanced states. Hence, it remains in the interest of the Quad to share critical technologies between its alliance members. Joint Standards DevelopmentThe race for technological superiority has moved from the domination of market share to the establishment of governance mechanisms for certain critical technologies. This is where technology or technical standards come into play. Setting standards in crucial technologies have allowed states and companies to reap economic and geopolitical benefits. The Quad has the collective technical expertise to formulate and set technical standards in various emerging technologies. In recent times, there has been a steady increase in governments’ participation in the process of standards-setting. States are now openly advocating for certain technical standards to be adopted as the global ones which would eventually benefit the state and its domestic private sector. The Quad, as a group, must prioritise pre standardisation research as well as advocate and push for jointly developed technical standards at international standard-setting bodies. An increase in Chinese influence in these global standard-setting bodies has set alarm bells ringing in the West. The Quad can take over the mantle and establish committees to spearhead standard development activities in technologies like advanced communications, quantum technology, and artificial intelligence. This would put the alliance in the driver’s seat to set and formulate standards that will end up shaping the way future technologies might work.Antariksh Matters #2: Can you ban space weapons?— Aditya RamanathanDoes it make sense for India to pursue arms control in space? The recently concluded session of the Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) meeting in Geneva has infused urgency into this question. The OEWG focused on how space threats could be reduced through norms, principles, and guidelines My colleague Pranav R. Satyanath covered the OEWG in the previous edition of this newsletter.For our purposes, the OEWG meeting was notable for both the absence of any substantial efforts to ban space weaponry and for the lack of active Indian participation. This Indian reticence will keep it from shaping the future of space security. But to actively intervene in future discussions, Indians will need to agree on a few basics. As Pranav pointed out, states are debating about:“whether to regulate space capabilities or to regulate space activities; and second, whether to negotiate legally-binding treaties or whether to agree on non legally binding transparency and confidence-building measures.”This week, I’ll stick to considering the first of these themes: space capabilities. There’s been widespread scepticism about the prospects for arms control in space. One reason for this, as we previously argued, is that space warfare is essentially primitive in its current state – at least when you compared to the highly evolved systems of warfare on Earth that incorporate speciated weapons and platforms fulfilling niche roles on battlefields.As two scholars with the United Nations Institute of Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) pointed out, potential space weapons are often ‘dual-capable’ systems such as repair satellites that can be used for more hostile purposes. In addition to these dual-capable systems, there exist multi-use capabilities such as direct ascent ASAT missiles, which are largely derived from existing ballistic missile defence (BMD) systems.If potentially offensive space capabilities are either dual-capable or multi-use, can they really be curbed? To consider this issue, it’s best to look at key factors that usually help decide success in arms control. Paul Scharre suggests three factors that influence the feasibility of a workable deal: “the perceived horribleness of the weapon; its perceived military utility; and the number of actors who need to cooperate for a ban to work.”We can add two more criteria to this list. One, whether the capability is dual-capable or multi-use. Two, whether verification of compliance with an agreement is feasible.How do these criteria fare against the implements of space warfare? Since space warfare can be waged on both Earth and in space we must consider each category of weapons. On Earth, space warfare is waged with well-established arms and modes of fighting. The combat aircraft, long-range missiles, or elite infantry forces used to attack Earth-based space assets will not be subject to bans for obvious reasons.This leaves us with those capabilities that directly target space-based assets. Specifically, these are:Electronic warfare and cyber attack capabilitiesKinetic ASAT missiles (whether direct ascent or co-orbital)RPO satellites (such as the aforementioned repair satellites or debris- clearing craft)Directed energy weapons (such as lasers and high-powered microwaves)Any future space-to-Earth kinetic weapons such as the once-proposed ‘Rods from God’The proscribing of offensive space capabilities would work best when:the perceived horribleness is highthe perceived military utility is lowthe number of actors that need to agree is lowthe capability in question in not dual-capable or multi-useverification is feasibleThe table below maps how five types of offensive space capabilities fare against these conditions:Naturally, there is much that is subjective about arms control. In particular, ‘horribleness’ is a slippery concept. For instance, anti-personnel laser weapons that can blind people are proscribed while lasers that target weapons platforms are allowed along with all manner of other conventional and nuclear weaponry that shred or incinerate human beings. As a rule of thumb, weapons that specifically target humans are subject to much greater scrutiny than those that target things – even if attacks on those things leads directly to human suffering. Therefore, electronic warfare and cyber attacks, RPO satellites, and lasers that attack orbital craft are unlikely to elicit the visceral opposition as blinding lasers. The one exception to this rule is the kinetic destruction of satellites. While kinetic collisions in space may not directly kill anyone (though the resultant debris could notionally endanger spacefaring humans), they create serious practical problems and impose high reputational costs, which could, in turn, have serious diplomatic consequences during a conflict.Candidates for Arms ControlThe table makes clear that only one type of system meets all the ideal conditions for arms control: orbital space weapons meant to attack Earth-based targets, such as the so-called ‘Rods from God’ fanciful proposals for orbital craft that will unleash 20-foot-long tungsten rods that act like artificial meteorites, striking hardened targets such as bunkers or ICBM silos.Despite their evident horribleness, such weapons would have low military utility simply by virtue of being highly vulnerable. To be able to get weapons on target quickly, the orbiting platforms would have to be in low earth orbit, making them easy targets for Earth-based countermeasures such as ASAT missiles. Any user would also need to maintain a sizeable a constellation of these platforms to ensure adequate coverage.Besides this, no state has invested serious resources into developing ‘Rods from God’, meaning the number of actors is presently zero. Furthermore, any such platform is not dual-capable/ multi-use and their existence can be easily verified, since these large orbital platforms will resemble nothing else circling the Earth.The other candidate for some manner of arms control is Earth and space-based kinetic ASAT weapons. On the one hand, these weapons possess some clear utility: destroying a satellite puts it out of action permanently and signals serious intent to an adversary. However, a closer examination reveals these weapons score low on military utility and high on horribleness.Consider utility: the violence of kinetic collisions narrows down its potential use to the sole circumstance of high intensity conventional conflict. If used first by a spacefaring state, it opens itself up to retaliation in kind. Furthermore, to substantially degrade an adversary’s use of space, several satellites will need to be targeted. While non-kinetic capabilities theoretically offer the ability to disrupt multiple satellites for specific periods of time or over specific ground tracks, attempting something similar with kinetic collision could create enough debris to risk India’s own celestial lines of communication.With high horribleness, low military utility and a relatively small number of actors (only five states including India have proven ASAT capabilities), kinetic kill ASATs seem like good candidates for a ban. However, the multi-use nature of direct-ascent ASAT missiles and the makes any effective ban impractical. What is possible is a ban on destructive ASAT tests. Back in March, we had advocated India unambiguously back such a ban. The following month, US Vice-President Kamala Harris committed the US to a self-imposed ban on such tests and establishing such a moratorium “as a new international norm for responsible behavior in space.”Having already conducted a successful destructive test in 2019, India is in a good position to support an international moratorium on destructive tests with direct-ascent ASAT missiles.Working out a Negotiating PositionIndia’s stance on space security is likely to evolve in the coming years. While traditional arms control is unlikely to serve as a foundation for its strategy, India may do well to propose outright bans on space-to-Earth kinetic weapons, and back a global ban on destructive DA-ASAT tests.In the coming weeks and months, Pranav and I will examine the effects of the OEWG on space threats, consider ways in which India can best secure its interests.[Book] The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History Since 1900 by David Edgerton.[Article] “Operational Monitoring of Illegal Fishing in Ghana through Exploitation of Satellite Earth Observation and AIS Data by Andrey A. Kurekin et. al.[Blog] Artifice and Intelligence by the Center on Privacy & Technology This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hightechir.substack.com

Ninja News Japan
Unclear messaging

Ninja News Japan

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 25:34


All we want are some consistent messages. You won't get them from politics, but you will get them here. Subscribe https://link.chtbl.com/2fBCyWGa Leave a question or comment at https://www.speakpipe.com/chunkmcbeefchest or chunkmcbeefchest@gmail.com

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar
Quad Meeting: What did the leaders agree upon? | Ep #63

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 17:02


This week, the four leaders of the Quad- US President Biden, Japanese PM Kishida, Australian PM Albanese and PM Narendra Modi met in Tokyo for the 2nd time in person for the Quad Summit. In the past year, the Quad has clearly undergone a change, from a largely strategic, theoretical grouping based on ensuring “a Free and Open Indo-Pacific”, to one with a number of specific practical tasks- on Covid, technology, climate change and infrastructure, space and cybersecurity- and we will tell you more about each. Read more

All Things Policy
Quad Summit and Future of the Indo-Pacific

All Things Policy

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 25:52


On May 24, the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit and the second in-person meeting were held in Tokyo. The joint declaration issued after the meeting by the leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the US sought to renew the “steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.” Building upon the in-person summit of September 2021 and virtual meeting of March 2022, the leaders of the four countries asserted that the “Quad is a force for good, committed to bringing tangible benefits to the region.” While China was not mentioned by name, much of the Quad's agenda reflected the fact that it was the challenges emanating from China's increased assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific that have put an increased emphasis on the grouping since 2017. Megha Pardhi talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the recent Quad summit and the future of the Indo-Pacific. Follow Megha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pardhimegha21Follow Shrey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shreywaCheck out Takshashila's courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other incredible shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Atlas
Weekly Rundown: Australia's New PM & The Quad Summit

Atlas

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 13:28


This week, Phoebeanca discusses the results of Australia's new Prime Minister, Mr Anthony Albanese, his goals and implications on foreign affairs. Following on, Shanaya dives into the recent Quad Summit where she breaks down issues the four leaders aim to tackle. Tune in now! Connect with us: Email: atlas@mias.org.au Linkedin: Monash International Affairs Society Instagram: _mias___

Politicana
Politicana Ep. 78 - Texas Elementary School Shooting, JP Morgan Predicts $6 Gasoline This Summer, Midterm-Election Primary Updates, And More!

Politicana

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 61:39


Support Us Here! --> https://anchor.fm/politicana/support Hello and welcome to the Politicana Podcast, where Tyler, Prateek, and Nick discuss all things Politics! We hope you enjoy the episode. New episodes will be uploaded at the beginning of every week (Typically Monday), so stay tuned and follow on your favorite podcasting platform to be notified when new episodes are available. Please email Backofthemob@gmail.com with any comments, questions, or inquiries. -- Topics And Timestamps -- 1:30 - Judge blocks Biden administration from lifting Title 42 border policy that allows the US Border Patrol and US Customs and Border Protection to prohibit the entry of persons who potentially pose a health risk by being subject to previously-announced travel restrictions or because by unlawfully entering the country to bypass health-screening measures. 10:10 - 14 students, 1 teacher died after shooting in Texas elementary school. 22:00 - Midterm-Election Primary Updates in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Idaho. 28:55 - JP Morgan analysts predict $6 gasoline by the end of this summer. 37:00 - Senate votes against advancing $48 billion aid package for restaurants, other businesses while voting for the passage of the $40 billion Ukraine aid package. 43:30 - President Joe Biden said in Tokyo at the Quad Summit on Monday that the United States would intervene militarily if China attempts to take Taiwan by force. The White House quickly downplayed the comments, saying they don't reflect a change in US policy. 55:30 - Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki will join MSNBC this fall. 57:30 - The Australian Labor Party Defeated the Conservative Party of Australia overwhelmingly in the recent Aussie election --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicana/support

3 Things
Quad summit in Tokyo, Palampur Resolution of 1989, and Andhra violence

3 Things

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 29:23


In this episode, Shubhajit Roy joined host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the big takeaways from the Quad leaders' meeting in Japan.Next, Liz Mathew explained the significance of the Palampur Resolution in the current political scenario.And finally, we go over details of the violence in Andhra Pradesh's Amalapuram city.

The Slippery Slope
Japan scrambles jets as warplanes from Russia and China approach airspace during Quad summit

The Slippery Slope

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 10:57


Japan scrambles jets as warplanes from Russia and China approach airspace during Quad summit Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China US ‘playing with fire' on Taiwan, China warns: Xinhua These are the reasons that I believe the Asia Pacific region is heading toward war. This is just my opinion. J Fallon Apple Music J Fallon Spotify J Fallon YouTube The Slippery Slope Apple Podcasts The Slippery Slope YouTube The Slippery Slope Stitcher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-fallon/message

Evenings with Matthew Pantelis
INTERVIEW: Dr John Bruni - 25 May 2022

Evenings with Matthew Pantelis

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 19:39


Dr John Bruni from SAGE International with the latest on on Albo's visit to Quad Summit, Ukraine and Russia, and the shooting in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트
457회 바이든 방한 총정리/ 거리두기 해제에 제동 걸린 메타버스

코리아헤럴드 팟캐스트

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 29:21


진행자: 최정윤, Brolley Genster1. Biden departs after full show of alliance기사 요약: 바이든 한미 동맹 재확인하며 방한 일정 마치고 출국 1) US President Joe Biden concluded his trip to South Korea after visiting a joint airspace control center on Sunday before leaving for Japan. During his three-day stay here, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to military and economic alliances and agreed to step up deterrence against North Korea. *reaffirm: (계획, 아이디어 등에) 반복해 힘을 싣다, 재차 확인하다*deterrence: 제지, 억제2) Before ending his trip, Biden visited the Korean Air and Space Operations Center at the US Air Force Base in Osan, where the two nations' militaries work to direct and control aerospace operations on the Korean Peninsula. (중략)“Our alliance is formed through shared sacrifices of the Korean War. And several decades later, thanks to you, the Republic of Korea is a strong thriving democracy,” the US president said, adding the stability of the Korean Peninsula is not only for Korea but also for the world. *direct: (v) 지휘/총괄하다 (adj.)직접적인, 직통의*thriving: 번창하는, 번화한3) Marking the end of his three-day journey with his visit to the airspace control center, Biden departed for Tokyo later in the day. During his stay in Japan until Tuesday, the US president will attend the Quad Summit, a consultative group of four countries which include the US, Japan, Australia and India. Biden will also hold a US-Japan summit with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.*consultative: 자문의 consultative body/committee: 자문 기관 또는 위원회*hold: (회의, 행사 등을) 열다, 주최하다/ (손으로) 쥐다기사 전문:http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=202205220002072. Number of metaverse users hits lowest point after social distancing rules lifted기사 요약: 거리두기 해제 이후 ‘메타버스 열풍' 제동1) The number of metaverse users across major virtual world platforms in South Korea has dropped sharply since social distancing measures were lifted, a report showed Sunday. According to big data analysis firm Mobile Index, the number of Roblox' weekly active users recorded 773,678 during the period between May 9 and 15, a nearly 18 percent drop from the previous weekly figure. It was the lowest number recorded since the last week of June 2021.*drop: 감소2) Wi Jong-hyun, a business professor at Chung-Ang University, wrote in a post on his Facebook account that the popularity of the metaverse in the country stemmed from the restrictions on outdoor activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. *stem from: -에 생겨나다/기인하다, -에 유래하다 3) According to Wi, the phenomenon of “metaverse fatigue” has been spreading while companies and people get tired of chasing abstract mirages that were intangible.*fatigue: 피로/ exhaustion, tiredness*abstract: 추상적인 *mirage: 신기루, 불가능하거나 현실적이지 않은 것*intangible: 무형의기사 전문:http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220522000200See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Quicky
Evening Headlines: Albo Promises 'Ambitious' Climate Action At Quad Summit

The Quicky

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 4:52


Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we'll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning.  CREDITS  Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS News Updates
Midday bulletin 24 May 2022

SBS News Updates

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 5:37


Climate change on the agenda at the Quad Summit in Tokyo; free flu shots for Queenslanders as cases rise and Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter in doubt for next year's Australian Women's World Cup.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Robert Ayson: US policy is strategic ambiguity

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 5:35


Joe Biden has warned China is "flirting with danger" when it comes to Taiwan. The US President has warned his country will intervene with military force if China attacks Taiwan.  Biden was speaking from Tokyo at the Quad Summit with the leaders of Australia, Japan and India.  Robert Ayson, professor for Strategic Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE 

BusinessLine Podcasts
Quad Summit 2022: What was discussed

BusinessLine Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 6:43


On the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Japan trip, he attended the Quadrilateral Security summit along with US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This meeting among these leaders is the fourth in one year – they met virtually twice in March 2021 and 2022 and met each other in Washington D.C last September. What did they discuss? Here's all you need to know. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/business-line/message

9News Lunch Podcast
May 24: PM prepares for QUAD summit, AND: Man charged after he was given keys to $500,000 sports car

9News Lunch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 9:22


Your daily snapshot of the biggest stories including the Prime Minister prepares for the Quad summit, The White House back track son remarks from President Biden and Australia's success at the French Open. ************************** Welcome to the 9News Lunch podcast. The biggest news stories of the day in less than 10 minutes, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RN Breakfast - Separate stories podcast
Albanese meeting with Biden and Quad leaders

RN Breakfast - Separate stories podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 10:22


Anthony Albanese will today attend his first international security meeting as Australia's Prime Minister. He'll meet with the US, India and Japan at the Quad meeting in Tokyo where he'll unveil a package of South-East Asia policies and stronger action on climate change.

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
SBS Hindi News 23 May 2022: Prime Minister Albanese leaves for Tokyo as Labor on track to win a majority

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 12:18


In this latest SBS Hindi bulletin: Anthony Albanese takes off for Tokyo to attend his first international conference as the Prime Minister of Australia; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Tokyo to attend Quad Summit; Australian tennis player Jason Kubler gives 11-strong Down Under squad hope in French Open and more news.

Podcasts @ ORF
India-UAE Trade Pact; The Quad Meets Jaishankar In Australia And The Philippines

Podcasts @ ORF

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 24:23


In the latest episode of “The Ideas Factory”, Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, analyses India-UAE Trade Pact; The Quad Meets; Jaishankar in Australia and the Philippines. The India-UAE Trade Pact signals how India is trying to forge economic partnerships and trust in the middle-east. With the QUAD Summit in Melbourne, it was very evident that the four countries were coming together and not shying away from publicly acknowledging the grouping as a democratic answer to a more autocratic China. We are looking at a very rapidly evolving situation in Southeast Asia. Indonesia and Philippines, both of them continue to expand their ties with other like minded countries, including India.

SBS Hmong - SBS Hmong
Lub rooj sab laj Quad

SBS Hmong - SBS Hmong

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 13:33


Lub rooj sab laj Quad Summit ntawm Melbourne uas Australia ua tus tswv cuab tswj kuj tau tham txog ntau yam tseem ceeb tsis hais cov tshuaj COVID-19 vaccine, kev ruaj ntseg thiab kev txhim kho rau cheeb tsam Indo-Pacific, kev vam meej thiab loj hlob huam vam ntawm tej kev lagluam, kev ywj pheej thiab kev muaj feem koom mus txog rau kev tswj hwm raws cai tsis yog kev siv ib lub teb chaws twg lub fwj chim thiab lub zog yuam ib lub teb chaws twg etc.

All Things Policy
What are the Quad's plans in Biotech?

All Things Policy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 27:49


The Quad Summit which was held in September last year introduced multiple working groups ranging from climate change to information disorder. Shrey Khanna talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the potential of Quad collaboration in the biotechnology field along with the tools and technologies that the Quad can focus on. Follow Shrey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shreywaCheck out Takshashila's courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Making Sense
Reading Velina Tchakarova: The Quad Summit amid the Bifurcation of the Global System [Ep. 144, Macropiece Theater]

Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 14:00


In September the leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States met to discuss, among other things, how to counter-balance the growing power of China in the Indo-Pacific. A reading, by Emil Kalinowski.----------WHO----------Velina Tchakarova is Director of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy in Vienna. Read by Emil Kalinowski. Art by David Parkins. Intro/outro is "Alegro" by TAGE at Epidemic Sound.----------WHAT----------The Quad Summit amid the Bifurcation of the Global System: https://bit.ly/3GuImOg----------WHERE----------Velina's Medium Blog: https://medium.com/@vtchakarovaVelina's Website: https://www.velinatchakarova.com/Velina's Twitter: https://twitter.com/vtchakarovaEmil's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmilKalinowskiDavid's Art: https://davidparkins.com/---------HEAR IT----------Vurbl: https://bit.ly/3rq4dPnApple: https://apple.co/3czMcWNDeezer: https://bit.ly/3ndoVPEiHeart: https://ihr.fm/31jq7cITuneIn: http://tun.in/pjT2ZCastro: https://bit.ly/30DMYzaGoogle: https://bit.ly/3e2Z48MReason: https://bit.ly/3lt5NiHSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3arP8mYPandora: https://pdora.co/2GQL3QgBreaker: https://bit.ly/2CpHAFOCastbox: https://bit.ly/3fJR5xQPodbean: https://bit.ly/2QpaDghStitcher: https://bit.ly/2C1M1GBPlayerFM: https://bit.ly/3piLtjVPodchaser: https://bit.ly/3oFCrwNPocketCast: https://pca.st/encarkdtSoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3l0yFfKListenNotes: https://bit.ly/38xY7pbAmazonMusic: https://amzn.to/2UpEk2PPodcastAddict: https://bit.ly/2V39Xjr

Podcasts @ ORF
PM Modi In The US Engaging BidenHarris Historic Quad Summit And Addressing The UNGA

Podcasts @ ORF

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 22:24


This episode of “The Ideas Factory” podcast, Naghma Sahar, Senior Fellow at ORF, and Harsh V. Pant, Director of Studies and Head of Strategic Studies Programme at ORF, analyse Modi in the US: Engaging Biden-Harris; Historic Quad Summit; and Addressing the UNGA.

3 Things
Assam eviction violence, Quad Summit, and CJI on women's reservation in judiciary

3 Things

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 29:58


First, Tora Agarwala joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the Assam eviction drive against “encroachers” on government land that left two dead and several injured.Next, Shubhajit Roy joins the show to discuss the big takeaways from PM Modi's three-day visit to the United States. (16:19)And finally, we go over CJI N V Ramana's statement in supporting 50% reservation for women in the judiciary. (27:50)

The Tea Leaves Podcast
Dr. Michael J. Green on the Quad Summit and Suga's Successor

The Tea Leaves Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021


Dr. Michael J. Green is senior vice president for Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and director of Asian Studies at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Previously, Dr. Green served on the National Security Council staff from 2001 through 2005, first as director for Asian affairs, and then as special assistant to the president for national security affairs and senior director for Asia. Today we are lucky to work with Mike at The Asia Group, where he is a senior advisor. In this episode, Mike and Rexon delved into Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's resignation, the race for leadership of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the AUKUS security pact, and the first in-person Quad Leaders Summit. You can find a full video of this episode at www.youtube.com/wSvkY8tzvEq21kNOjYILXQ

The Tea Leaves Podcast
Dr. Michael J. Green on the Quad Summit and Suga's Successor

The Tea Leaves Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021


Dr. Michael J. Green is senior vice president for Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and director of Asian Studies at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Previously, Dr. Green served on the National Security Council staff from 2001 through 2005, first as director for Asian affairs, and then as special assistant to the president for national security affairs and senior director for Asia. Today we are lucky to work with Mike at The Asia Group, where he is a senior advisor. In this episode, Mike and Rexon delved into Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's resignation, the race for leadership of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the AUKUS security pact, and the first in-person Quad Leaders Summit. You can find a full video of this episode at www.youtube.com/wSvkY8tzvEq21kNOjYILXQ

The Lawfare Podcast
The Quad Summit with Lavina Lee, Tanvi Madan and Sheila Smith

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 52:39


The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, more commonly known as the Quad, brings together the United States, Australia, Japan and India in strategic dialogue on everything from disaster relief, to military readiness, to technology and supply chains. Today, the leaders of those four countries will meet for the first-ever summit, a gathering which would have been difficult to imagine just a few years ago. To understand what led up to this point and what could develop from it, David Priess sat down with three experts who look at the Quad from different perspectives. Lavina Lee is a senior lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Last year, she was appointed by the Australian minister of defense as director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute Council. Tanvi Madan is a senior fellow at and director of The India Project at the Brookings Institution, and she focuses in particular on India's foreign and security policies. And Sheila Smith is a senior fellow for Asia Pacific studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and a renowned expert on Japanese politics and foreign policy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tea Leaves Podcast
Dr. Michael J. Green on the Quad Summit and Suga’s Successor

The Tea Leaves Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021


Dr. Michael J. Green is senior vice president for Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and director of Asian Studies at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Previously, Dr. Green served on the National Security Council staff from 2001 through 2005, first as director for Asian affairs, and then as special assistant to the president for national security affairs and senior director for Asia. Today we are lucky to work with Mike at The Asia Group, where he is a senior advisor. In this episode, Mike and Rexon delved into Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's resignation, the race for leadership of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the AUKUS security pact, and the first in-person Quad Leaders Summit. You can find a full video of this episode at www.youtube.com/wSvkY8tzvEq21kNOjYILXQ

The Tea Leaves Podcast
Dr. Michael J. Green on the Quad Summit and Suga’s Successor

The Tea Leaves Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021


Dr. Michael J. Green is senior vice president for Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and director of Asian Studies at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Previously, Dr. Green served on the National Security Council staff from 2001 through 2005, first as director for Asian affairs, and then as special assistant to the president for national security affairs and senior director for Asia. Today we are lucky to work with Mike at The Asia Group, where he is a senior advisor. In this episode, Mike and Rexon delved into Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's resignation, the race for leadership of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the AUKUS security pact, and the first in-person Quad Leaders Summit. You can find a full video of this episode at www.youtube.com/wSvkY8tzvEq21kNOjYILXQ

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar
Key takeaways from PM Modi's visit to the US | Ep #33

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 14:09


In this episode, our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar discusses the takeaways from PM Modi's visit to the U.S. PM Modi travelled to the U.S. for a number of important meetings. A bilateral with US President Biden, a delegation level meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris, meetings with 5 CEOs of US companies and of course, the main highlight of the visit: the Quad summit. As Prime Minister, Modi has visited the US seven times in seven years – in 2014, 2015, twice in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021, and has met with three different Presidents- Obama, Trump and Biden, whom he met when he was Vice President too. This visit was watched particularly closely because: 1.     First big visit abroad (apart from Bangladesh visit) after two years- Covid Impact 2.     First face to face meeting with President Biden, though Defence Secy Austin, Secy State Blinken and Climate Change Envoy Kerry have visited Delhi 3.     First ever in person Quad Summit, first meetings with Japanese and Australian PMs. Also watched closely as just a week ago, the US announced a different coalition in the Indo-Pacific: AUKUS 4.     First meeting with Kamala Harris, who has in the past been critical of Modi policy on Kashmir, on EAM Jaishankar's boycott of a meeting with US Congresswoman Jayapal over Human rights issues, the Delhi riots etc 5.     First visit since Howdy Modi and Namaste Trump public rallies, and administration change in US Read more here

RN Drive - Separate stories podcast
The Wrap - Melbourne's anti vax protests, Quad summit and Climate policy

RN Drive - Separate stories podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 27:52


'The Wrap' is RN Drive's summary of the biggest stories of the week, plus some you may have missed.

Business Standard Podcast
The Morning Show - Ep 6: SP Group crown jewel, Quad summit, and Evergrande

Business Standard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 19:31


The 70-year relationship between the Tata group and the Shapoorji-Pallonji group has gone from sweet to sour in the past few years. The latter has already expressed its intent to exit the former and liquidate its 18.4 per cent stake. Its efforts to do so did not succeed last year. Will it work out this time around? Some of the recent developments can potentially alter the strategic picture of the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to the US, where he will participate in the first in-person Quad summit today. What should India expect to achieve from this summit? It has been a topsy-turvy week for the global equity markets, having to deal with the Evergrande crisis in China. Will this event prove to be a catalyst triggering a market correction? Or is the worst over? What does Kotak Mahindra AMC Managing Director Nilesh Shah have to say on the matter? Be it Evergrande or the US Fed's taper timeline keeping markets on edge, we often hear about volatility. What does it mean? And what's the barometer to measure it? Listen to this podcast to get answers to all these questions.

Business Standard Podcast
PM Modi in US: What Quad summit and AUKUS mean for India

Business Standard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 7:31


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the first ever in-person Quad summit hosted by US President Joe Biden today. The other participants are Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.The summit will be held at the White House in Washington. Defence expert Ajai Shukla explained the significance of the summit and outlined India's expectations going in. He also briefed us on the impact of the new trilateral security alliance, AUKUS. Here are the excerpts: What is the significance of the first in-person quad summit? Quad brings together the US, India, Japan and Australia Objective: Resolving issues in Asia-Pacific, mainly concerning Chinese aggression China views this as an anti-China grouping The leaders will exchange views on global issues like emerging technologies, infra, cyber security, maritime security, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, climate change and education What are India's expectations from this particular summit and what does it hope to achieve? No deliverables involved this time It maintains the pressure on China Also provides political framework for the Malabar exercise What function does the AUKUS serve? Is it going to be more effective? Is there something new here? AUKUS does not have any participation from India It is a new, purpose-built alliance between the US, UK and Australia Geographical centre of gravity: Western Pacific The three countries also plan to share intelligence, quantum technology and cruise missile technology For now, India will watch AUKUS from the sidelines Hopefully, India-China relations will move on a positive trajectory going forward and both sides will be able to manage their differences without further conflict.

Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson

President Biden is hosting the leaders of Australia, Japan, and India. Boyd will go through the issues these leaders will need to address as China criticizes what is going on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Things
Quad and the AUKUS pact, chargesheet in 9-year-old Dalit girl's murder, and Myanmar

3 Things

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 21:51


First, Shubhajit Roy joins host Snigdha Sharma to discuss the Quad Summit and why there are talks of the AUKUS pact impacting it. Shubhajit also explains why the the SAARC foreign ministers' meeting was cancelled this year.Next, Anand Mohan J takes us through the big takeaways from the police's chargesheet in the case related to the murder and rape of a 9 year-old Dalit girl in Delhi. (13:43)And finally, we go over how a Myanmar town near the Indian border is seeing an exodus as thousands flee fighting in the country. (18:58)

Technopolitik
#9 Yogakshema in Space

Technopolitik

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 18:53


Siliconpolitik: Ab Dilli Door Nahin— Pranay KotasthaneReaders would've noticed that this newsletter bats for a Quad partnership on semiconductor supply chain security for geopolitical, geoeconomic, and technological reasons.In edition #5, we proposed what an 'announcement' on semiconductors as an outcome of the upcoming Quad leaders-level summit meeting, could look like. We wrote:One, announce a Quad Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience Fund. Think of this as a multi-sovereign wealth fund but for semiconductor investments across the Quad countries. This fund could focus on two areas:create a roadmap for new manufacturing facilities across the Quad countries. One of the focus areas should be to secure supplies not just at the leading-edge nodes but also at key trailing-edge nodes, which will continue to remain workhorses for automotive, communications (5G), and AI.Sponsor new standard developments such as composite semiconductors and create one centre for excellence in each Quad country in an area of its immediate interest. For example, Australia could host the CoE for new materials in electronics, Japan could host the CoE for silicon manufacturing equipment, while the US and India could host CoEs on specific fabless design architectures.Two, and this one is an even more ambitious goal, facilitate strategic alliances between companies in the four quad states.So, we were glad to read Asia Nikkei's report claiming that a draft joint statement of the Quad summit seems to have identified semiconductors and 5G as two areas for technology collaboration.From an Indian national interest perspective, this collaboration should be used to get a semiconductor fab up and running, although at a matured node such as 65 nm. This move would minimise the risk of failures while ensuring India's core defence and strategic interests are secured.The AUKUS defence alliance has shown that the US is willing to share sensitive technologies with key partners, something it wasn't amenable to in the past. This new technology alliance mindset should become the norm in the Quad as well. India should push for the US to lower investment barriers and reduce export controls so that companies such as a rejuvenated Intel can consider setting up mature-node fabs in India, Japan, or Australia. The geopolitical timing couldn't have been better.We're keeping an eye on the Quad Summit. There will be another edition discussing the specific announcements on technology collaboration.Meanwhile, for a detailed take on a Quad partnership on semiconductors, read my paper here.If you are looking for a primer on semiconductor geopolitics, here's a recording of a session I participated in, for Ahmedabad University.Antriksh Matters #1: Where’s India’s Space Doctrine?- Aditya RamanathanIn the last few years, India has set up a tri-services Defence Space Agency to manage its military space capabilities. It has greenlighted the setting up of a Defence Space Research Agency that is to be “entrusted with the task of creating space warfare weapon systems and technologies". It has also engaged in dialogue with the US, Japan, and France on space security and has sought to increase its space situational awareness (SSA) capabilities, which are crucial to ensuring the safety of space-based assets. While these efforts are modest, they are likely to expand in the near future. What remains to be developed (at least in the public domain) is a doctrine that lays down the rationale for military space capabilities, and provides signposts for those crafting strategy or planning acquisitions. We at Takshashila took inspiration from India’s 1999 Draft Nuclear Doctrine, and put together a succinct, five-page  “A Space Doctrine for India”, following many hours of debate and discussion. The doctrine, as we envisaged it, would be anchored in deterrence but would be flexible enough to keep India’s options open. The key objective would be to preserve India’s use of space. India’s space forces, which are meant to protect its use of space would be:Versatile, encompassing a range of Earth and space-based non-kinetic and kinetic capabilities. Vigilant, providing early warning of imminent attacks or identifying and attributing attacks already underway, whether during peacetime, crisis or conflict.Effective at taking defensive and offensive countermeasures against imminent or ongoing attacks on Indian space assets or forces.India’s terrestrial forces would also form a key component of the space doctrine since they would need to be capable of functioning in a space-degraded environment. They would also have to train to perform in such conditions and develop terrestrial back-ups for space-based capabilities that are vulnerable to enemy attack. Our doctrine also laid out the role of command and control, and India’s objectives in pursuing arms control agreements or restraint regimes. In a separate document, Space as a Geopolitical Environment, we sought to make explicit the assumptions that had gone into the making of the doctrine. Drawing on our discussions, as well as the works of scholars such as Bleddyn Bowen and John J. Klein, we brought it down to ten points:1. The geography of space is determined primarily by gravitational forces and radiation. 2. Space is a distinct environment. The character of orbital space fundamentally differs from that of Earth’s stratosphere, troposphere, and so-called ‘near space’. Therefore, space power cannot be extrapolated from the military term ‘air power’.3. Human activity in orbital space is shaped by the interaction between activities on Earth and the physical character of the celestial littoral, as defined by such phenomena as orbital mechanics and solar weather patterns.4. Human activity in orbital space is heavily Earth-centric, with most orbital craft tasked with providing remote-sensing, communications, and navigation services on Earth.5. Space power is the ability of a state to leverage its space-related activities to wield influence in international politics. It encompasses commercial, military and scientific activity in space, as well as all Earth-based activities connected to the use of space.6. Celestial lines of communication (CLOCs) are the routes used for space-related activities, including orbital paths and communications links between satellites and Earth.7. The command of space is the ability to use space, deny it to others, or to do both.8. Space warfare is waged for the command of space. It can be waged both in space and on Earth.9.  Orbital space has always been militarised, but new technologies and the diffusion of existing technologies will make it easier to contest the use of space in the near future.10. The battlefield of space is characterised by vast distances, the lack of natural cover and concealment, the absence of atmospheric attenuation, the presence of radiation, and the mechanics of gravitation.If you enjoy this newsletter, please consider taking our special credit courses in Ethical Reasoning in Public Policy and Evidence-based policy-making for responding to COVID-19Cyberpolitik:(un)Safe Harbour - Sapni G KThe past couple of days have seen a lot of high-profile media coverage of Facebook. A few of them stand out for their arbitrariness in decision-making. The Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook favoured profitability over a finding that Instagram causes body dysmorphia in one out of five teenage girls who are users of the app. Another report suggests that Facebook followed a differential treatment for select users, not taking down content that was otherwise in violation of its community standards. Such reports of devious practices add to the bid against safe harbour protection given to social media platforms that host user-generated content. Governments across the globe use these incidents to justify restrictive and harmful mandates on speech on these platforms. The Brazilian Supreme Court and Congress acted steadfastly against a recent ban on the removal of election-related disinformation promulgated by the Bolsonaro Government. The US state of Texas also passed a law preventing content-takedown to “protect the freedoms of conservative users." China’s recent recommendation algorithm regulations, which we covered in the previous edition, also undermine safe harbour protections in the interest of toeing the line drawn by those in power. Safe harbour provisions have been the backbone of the development of social media platforms. They protect social media platforms from liability for user-generated content. They catalysed a new wave of ideas around the governance of these particularly positioned privately-owned public spaces. The provisions opened up new avenues for governance such as large-scale pre-legislative policy consultations.Cyberspace - particularly the internet public sphere created by social media platforms - acted as soft power tools for countries. Russian content farms arguably meddled with the elections in the USA. However, social media popularised K-Pop culture, as it was exported across the globe giving South Korea a niche area of cultural dominance. More broadly, social media platforms also contributed to the rise of new identities.Barlow’s Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace might be an unachievable utopia today, but social media contributed massively to a stronger sense of community in people located wide and far. Politically motivated actors maliciously meddling with safe harbour protections will not augur well for the future of cyberspace that is already inching closer to a splinternet. The shifting narratives can cause changes in the undercurrents of power in the frontier of cyberspace. Techpolitik: After-effects of Nokia Suspending O-RAN Alliance Participation- Arjun GargeyasIn 2018, a group of telecommunication firms and network operators came together to improve the coverage of radio access networks (RANs) across the globe. A proposal to transition into virtualized network elements and open interfaces to the RAN was the idea behind improving global connectivity systems through radio communications. The O-RAN Alliance was conceived in the hope of providing a better platform and enhancing opportunities for small and medium-scale firms in the communications domain. This includes networking software, hardware supply and cloud computing firms collaborating to create an open and programmable RAN solution that can be deployed. Other O-RAN Alliance initiatives have focused on incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), specifying interfaces and APIs to drive appropriate standardization, and establishing the supply chain infrastructure. The organisation is involved in defining and creating specifications for open interfaces and functions used in open radio access network architecture. Currently, the group has a total of 29 operators including telecommunication giants like AT&T and China Mobile. O-RAN specifications adhere to specific standards such as the ones created by global standard-setting bodies like 3GPP for 4G and 5G standards.Founding operator members include AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, NTT DoCoMo and Orange. The O-RAN ecosystem allows for newer and smaller entrants focused on specific interoperable solutions for 4G and 5G to be included in the system. This mainly allows for mixing and matching different hardware and software solutions created by multiple vendors. Nokia, one of the earliest champions of the O-RAN alliance, recently announced their temporary suspension of work on the O-RAN system. This was in response to the US government taking cognizance of Chinese firms’ activities and blacklisting them. A number of restrictions were placed on some of the Chinese vendors, part of the alliance, by the US authorities citing threats to national security.Nokia officials mentioned that the smooth functioning of the alliance needs the support of Chinese vendors, who form a fifth of all the members of the alliance. Some of these Chinese companies, which are part of the O-RAN alliance, were added to the Entity List of the US, which serves as the list of all blacklisted companies in the country. Nokia has categorically said that these firms hold considerable clout in the industry and cannot be ignored. This has put the objective of the O-RAN alliance becoming the next global standard for communications operations in a limbo. It is not known if Nokia will eventually pull out of the alliance or continue to work without the involvement of blacklisted Chinese firms. This can also mean that there might be parallel development of O-RAN technology both by the alliance and other Chinese firms, which goes against the tenet of the technology being an international standard facilitating interoperability between different vendors. Some operators and vendors are pushing ahead on Open RAN irrespective of the status of activities at the O-RAN Alliance.Heads of technology companies believe that if the O-RAN alliance is accorded the status of an international standards body, which has a considerable global reach, then the frictions between the members of the alliance and a single government will not result in the breakdown of the entire group. The whole point of the O-RAN alliance is to break the oligopolistic telecommunications market by providing opportunities for smaller firms to succeed in this space. Political nitpicking is going to derail that effort and ensure that dependencies still exist. Antriksh Matters #2: Russia Seeks a Favourable Anti-counter Space Future- Aditya PareekWeaponisation in space is a major concern that has become increasingly important to the global arms control discourse. The advantages of basing weapons systems in space are hardly lost on major world powers. The same also goes for their anxieties about similar capabilities wielded by adversaries.Russia has been curiously signing joint statements on the non-placement of first weapons in space (NPOK) with countries that don’t have any counter space capabilities. According to this BBC Russian Service report, which also has a nice rundown of the matter, Russia has signed such agreements with “Venezuela, Cambodia, Togo, Uruguay, Burundi and a dozen other countries”. While this Kommersant report mentions that Russia has “accumulated 25 such interstate joint statements. And there is also a multilateral one - within the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)”According to this brief on the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, which makes it clear that, although closely related to similar multilateral initiatives introduced via the Conference on Disarmament, NPOK is a unilateral Russian initiative. As the Kommersant article argues, the pragmatic purpose of signing these agreements is to have leverage in multilateral fora where Russia can count on the signatory nations’ support on counter space and anti-counter space agreements that may address its concerns and keep its shared interests with these nations in mind.Our Reading Menu[Research Article] The capricious relationship between technology and democracy: Analyzing public policy discussions in the UK and US by Bridget Barrett, Katharine Dommett and Daniel Kreis[Facebook Files] An investigation by the Wall Street Journal [Book] The Routledge Companion to the Makers of Global Business[Commentary] Geopolitics and Technology – US‑China Competition: The Coming Decoupling?[Book] Undersea Geopolitics: Sealab, Science, and the Cold WarBook by Rachael Squire This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hightechir.substack.com

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
India report in Hindi: PMs Modi and Morrison to meet during Quad summit in US

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 7:36


In this latest news from India in Hindi: PM Modi to attend UNGA and Quad leaders' summit with Australia, Japan, and the United States; Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti alleges central government of using 'divide and rule' policy; Karnataka Assembly passes law to protect religious structures and more.

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
India report in Hindi: Prime Minister Modi to visit US for Quad summit

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 7:48


In the latest India report: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of Quad leaders' summit; Congress accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government of hiding COVID-19 related deaths; Prime Minister Modi turns 71 today and more.

The Current
What does Quad summit signal for U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 14:15


This past week, leaders of the "Quad" - U.S., India, Japan, and Australia - met for the first time as a group to put forward a positive agenda and address Chinese behavior in the Indo-Pacific region. Tanvi Madan evaluates what the Quad summit signals about the Biden administration's regional strategy, and the significance newly announced COVID-19 vaccine initiative. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3eM0Hv1  Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to BCP@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Current is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

In Focus by The Hindu
What to expect from the first ever Quad summit | The Hindu In Focus Podcast

In Focus by The Hindu

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 20:34


On this episode we're doing today of the first ever summit of the leaders of the Quadrilateral Framework or ‘Quad' that will take place virtually on March 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the discussion which will also witness the participation of President Joe Biden of the United States, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The statement about the meeting from India's external affairs ministry says, “the Leaders will discuss regional and global issues of shared interest, and exchange views on practical areas of cooperation towards maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.” It adds that the summit will provide an opportunity to exchange views on contemporary challenges such as resilient supply chains, emerging and critical technologies, maritime security and climate change,” a press release has stated. Underlying all of this of course, and the issue that is likely to be the big elephant in the room is the China challenge. Whether any kind of statement emerges specifically about it that is the subtext that most commentators will try to read into once we know more about what takes place in the meeting itself. For this preview of the first ever Quad meeting today we are joined by Suhasini Haidar, The Hindu's National and Diplomatic Affairs Editor and Ananth Krishnan, The Hindu's Beijing correspondent.

Global News Hindi Mein
Global Hindi News: 10th March 2021

Global News Hindi Mein

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 2:43


This podcast covers all the major world news in Hindi. Today's News gives a briefing on Uttarakhand Political Crisis Latest News Update, Uttarakhand New Chief Minister Announce, Dhan Singh Rawat, Trivendra Singh Rawat, Raman Singh, Satpal Maharaj, PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Haryana Assembly Budget Session: Congress Eager To Bring No confidence Motion; In Return For JJP MLAs, INS Karanj In Indian Navy | INS Karanj, Indian Navy, Scorpene Class Submarine, Made In India Scorpene Class Submarine, Made In India Submarine, Coronavirus Outbreak Update, Brazil, Cases And Deaths From COVID 19 Virus, PM Modi, Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Meeting; First Quad Summit, Quad Summit 2021, Crime stricken Women Have Lost Patience; Police Attack, 81 Women Injured, Including 62 Policemen इस पॉडकास्ट में दुनिया के सभी प्रमुख समाचार शामिल हैं। आज के समाचार में विषयों पर संक्षिप्त जानकारी दी गई है, उत्तराखंड राजनीतिक संकट, समाचार अपडेट, उत्तराखंड के नए मुख्यमंत्री की घोषणा, धन सिंह रावत, त्रिवेंद्र सिंह रावत, रमन सिंह, सतपाल महाराज, पीएम मोदी, एचएम अमित शाह, जेपी नड्डा, हरियाणा विधानसभा बजट सत्र, अविश्वास प्रस्ताव लाने की तैयारी, JJP विधायकों, भारतीय नौसेना में INS करंज, इंडियन नेवी, स्कॉर्पीन क्लास सबमरीन, मेड इन इंडिया, कोरोनावायरस का अपडेट, ब्राज़ील, मामले और मौतें, पीएम मोदी, जो बिडेन, जापानी प्रधानमंत्री योशीहाइड सुगा, ऑस्ट्रेलियाई प्रधान मंत्री मंत्री स्कॉट मॉरिसन बैठक; फर्स्ट क्वाड समिट, क्वाड समिट 2021, क्राइम स्ट्राइक विमेन लोस्ट पेशेंट; पुलिस पर हमला, 81 महिलाएं घायल, जिनमें 62 पुलिसकर्मी शामिल हैं