The writer was secretary general of Saarc from 2008-11
July 09,2016 00:15:49 AM
Diplomacy’s lexicon sets store by discreetness and politesse, which cannot be derided as yachna or begging. The supercilious rants seen in public debates on the Seoul experience hardly help
July 25,2015 00:00:00 AM
The Iran nuclear deal could be a trigger for a far-reaching transformation
January 21,2015 00:31:52 AM
India cannot afford to indefinitely defer the transformative opportunities promised by the India-US nuclear deal.
November 29,2014 00:25:17 AM
This Saarc summit was marred by more than the insistent negativity of some members about deeper integration
October 03,2013 04:35:53 AM
Critics of Indias nuclear posture have failed to understand the strategic calculus.
July 27,2013 04:36:33 AM
Rouhanis election offers an opportunity to break the impasse over Irans nuclear programme
July 16,2012 03:55:55 AM
Challenge for nuclear project remains: to raise awareness,ensure transparency