Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari has been named the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2008. “Ahtisaari is an outstanding international mediator. Through his untiring efforts and good results, he […]
Category: Foreign Affairs
Article written by Kunal Majumder on international relations
Finland has been a successful story in the field of globalization and gender equality. Stuck between two large neighbours – Sweden and Russia, the country has evolved a pragmatic foreign […]
Q. Why should Indians be following the US elections?
A. What happens in the US has significance and repercussions for India and indeed the rest of the world in terms of foreign policy, economic policy etc. To begin with the geo-politics, who wins will have a bearing on the war in Iraq. A McCain victory will spell an extended stay in Iraq with its own consequences. An Obama will mean other consequences that may arise from a quick US withdrawal.
Q. What are the issues related to India in the elections?
A. There are not may direct issues. India does not figure in a big way but the fact is the debates about the economy and jobs in the election have a bearing on India. Also, the debates on immigration are relevant to some Indians.
The election battle in the United States is intensifying. Republicans have already nominated John McCain as their presidential candidate. Among the Democrats, a bitter fight is going on between Barak […]
No electoral process in the world attracts so much attention as the US Presidential elections. Reasons are obvious. United States of America controls the key, not only, to the global […]