Washington: US President Joe Biden has called two of his QUAD partners – India and Japan – and two of his adversaries – Russia and China – “xenophobic” nations, asserting that none of these countries, unlike the United States, welcome immigrants. “This election is about freedom, America and democracy. That’s why I badly need you. … Read more
In response, Mauritian Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin said: “Territorial integrity should apply equally to the Chagos Archipelago.” The archipelago is at the heart of a territorial dispute between the UK and Mauritius. The exchange made headlines in India and circulated on social media, feeding a feeling of Western hypocrisy in foreign affairs. Another instance that … Read more
A congregation of Asean leaders in March could prove timely in providing an impetus to a detente between the United States and China called by a group of notable Australians, a former minister has said. Bob Carr, Australia’s former foreign minister, and 49 ex-statesmen and politicians as well as academics and advocates on Wednesday called … Read more
