ICS In The Media

Ravi Bhoothalingam

Wanted: A Nuanced Strategy to Engage With China

‘In 2016, as Donald Trump was campaigning for the US election, one priority was to “start reversing” the US trade deficit with China. ‘

The Wire
27 Feb 2021

Alka Acharya

New GoI Limitations On International Webinars: Not Just Freedom Of Speech, Even The Scientific/Academic Freedom At Stake!

‘England was in height of civil war on 23rd November 1664. Famous writer John Milton was questioning the license Raj for printing books‘

LiveLaw
26 Feb 2021

Shyam Saran

China changes tack

‘Resets ‘India view’ as Biden’s foreign policy begins to take shape‘

The Tribune
25 Feb 2021

Shamshad Khan

India's silence toward Myanmar shows its wariness of China

‘ While Western nations condemn the military coup in Myanmar, India is taking a cautious approach as it bolsters its connectivity to Southeast Asia and attempts to curb China's influence.‘

Nikkei Asia
25 Feb 2021

Shyam Saran

As Biden shapes a new US policy, China changes tack on ties with India

‘Biden sees China as more of an economic threat than a security one. The US’ stress on transatlantic alliances reflect this.‘

The Print
24 Feb 2021

Alka Acharya

How Centre’s webinar curbs will impair exchange of ideas, scientific freedom

‘Academics say curbs on freedom using phrases such as ‘internal issues’ or ‘sensitive subjects’ mentioned in the government order‘

The Federal
23 Feb 2021

Alka Acharya

Education Ministry’s notification on virtual seminars unenforceable, say academics

‘ Permission required from MEA to hold them, and also for issues ‘related to India’s internal matters’ ‘

The Hindu
21 Feb 2021

Shyam Saran

India must prioritise returning to the status quo ante on LAC: Shyam Saran

‘A ‘no man’s land’ in Finger area means troops would not return to positions prior to April 2020, says former foreign secretary ‘

The Hindu
20 Feb 2021

Rajiv Ranjan

The local solution

‘One way out of the frequent border clashes between India and China is to empower local communities, move away from a security-driven idea of development in the Himalayas‘

The Indian Express
19 Feb 2021

Shyam Saran

Ladakh Disengagement A Positive Development: Ex-Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran

‘The process of disengagement between India and China is continuing in a satisfactory pace at the moment, the government says‘

NDTV
18 Feb 2021