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We're celebrating two years of the South Asia Snapshot! 🎉
The world may not look entirely different from when we began, but South Asia has certainly given us plenty to follow: #UNGA81 leaders in New York and Asia Society, U.S.-India ties, BRICS, and more. Watch as @faamer, Initiatives, breaks down the month's biggest stories.
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Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Quad FMs meet again in what looks like a very focused meeting, success will depend on timely execution: 🧵 1) Quad SI Accelerator: “expressed their intent to provide > $85 million of technical & financial assistance to support access to trusted SI across the Indo-Pacific”
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Maritime:“ first exercise under the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration initiative at Sea Dragon 2027. “ + “first Quad Maritime Domain Awareness Track 1.5 Symposium under the Quad Maritime Training Initiative (MAITRI) in early 2027.”
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HADR: “continue advancing their shared humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) logistics capacity, including at the next IPLN exercise to be held at the next Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. “ end 🧵
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Subscribe today for Director of South Asia Initiatives @faamer’s take on the Makkah Defense Alliance and a rapidly evolving Middle East, and Sec. Rubio’s India visit.
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As the Quad FMs get ready to convene in Atlanta this week and leaders are due to meet next month, read our take on where the Quad stands today and how things can/may evolve: asiasociety.org/policy-institu…
As the Quad prepares for a leaders' summit next month, read @faamer and Emma Chanlett-Avery's key takeaways report as part of @AsiaPolicy's Cementing the Quad in the Indo-Pacific project. asiasociety.org/policy-institu…
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Through Pax Silica, Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, & FORGE, the US aims to bring trusted partners & resource-rich countries into more resilient supply chains so that no single country can exercise disproportionate advantage.
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Read why South Asian players matter in this effort: asiasociety.org/policy-institu…
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Farwa Aamer retweeted
Excl: In a first since 2023, Delhi invites Pakistan Minister for inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue in November
PM Modi to inaugurate event with representatives of more than 25 countries, to be held at the 16th Century Purana Quila fort in Delhi. Reporting with @sreeparna_c
PM Modi to inaugurate event with representatives of more than 25 countries, to be held at the 16th Century Purana Quila fort in Delhi. Reporting with @sreeparna_c
India will hold the first “Civilisational Dialogue Forum” of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) grouping, that includes Pakistan, from November 20-22 in Delhi, sources confirmed to The Hindu.
✍️@suhasinih , @sreeparna_c
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Makkah Defense Alliance: some key points from the text 🧵1) Protect each other’s sovereignty and borders, using “all necessary means” if threatened. An outside armed attack on one is an attack on all. But each member decides what help to give, based on need and its own resources.
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4)A Strategic Political and Defence Committee of foreign ministers, defense ministers, and military chiefs. It meets twice a year, with a rotating host. Leaders can meet yearly if needed. It can create subcommittees, and follow-up agreements can be negotiated.
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5) Disputes are settled by consultation, with no court. Amendments need unanimity. Each country ratifies. No expiry date, but exit is only possible after 10 years, with 3 months’ notice. End 🧵
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On a writing spree lately. Here is my take on Sec. Rubio's closely watched second India visit this week. Read here: asiapolicy.asiasociety.org/p/the-energy-i…
🌏 In this week's issue of Asia Policy Brief, @faamer highlights U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Mumbai and Jamnagar and prospects for progress in U.S.-India bilateral relations, particularly on energy trade and commercial engagement.
📰Read the full analysis here: asiapolicy.asiasociety.org/p/the-energy-i…
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With so much conversation around critical minerals and the need for diversification of supply chains, here's the latest from me on how South Asian countries like India and Pakistan offer demand, scale, resources, and potential to advance U.S. efforts in this space. Read 👇
As the United States prioritizes diversification of critical minerals supply chains, South Asia warrants attention. Read @faamer's latest on how partners like India and Pakistan offer demand, scale, and resources that could help advance U.S. ongoing efforts. asiasociety.org/policy-institu…
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Farwa Aamer retweeted
The Asia Society is excited to announce a new, permanent home in Washington, D.C. for its Policy Institute and Center for China Analysis at the Blaine Mansion, a historic building in Dupont Circle at the intersection of think tank and Embassy rows.
President and CEO of the Asia that “Asia Society's purchase of the Blaine Mansion was made possible by a lead gift from Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone and Asia Society Global Trustee. Asia Society is deeply grateful to Mr. Schwarzman and the many Global Trustees and institutional supporters of the Society whose help made this new home possible.”
President and CEO of the Asia that “Asia Society's purchase of the Blaine Mansion was made possible by a lead gift from Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone and Asia Society Global Trustee. Asia Society is deeply grateful to Mr. Schwarzman and the many Global Trustees and institutional supporters of the Society whose help made this new home possible.”
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