In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s robust military response under Operation Sindoor, an all-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor embarked on a crucial diplomatic tour of the United States. The mission, which followed stops in Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil, was designed to brief American lawmakers, policymakers, and the Indian diaspora on India’s stance against cross-border terrorism, reinforce strategic ties, and clarify New Delhi’s position on regional security. Over several packed days in Washington, the delegation engaged with top US officials, Congress members, think tanks, and community leaders, seeking to build consensus and […]
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India’s Diplomatic Masterstroke: Exposing and Isolating Pakistan’s State-Sponsored Terrorism
By Col. (Retd.) Dinesh Ramaswamy, exclusively for New Zealand Bharat News (NZB News) Introduction In the annals of modern diplomacy, few nations have faced the persistent challenge of state-sponsored terrorism as India has from its western neighbor, Pakistan. For decades, India’s patience was tested by a relentless campaign of cross-border terrorism, subversion, and propaganda, all orchestrated and abetted by the Pakistani state and its notorious intelligence apparatus. Yet, in recent years, a paradigm shift has occurred. India, drawing on its growing economic, military, and diplomatic clout, has launched a comprehensive campaign to expose, isolate, and neutralize Pakistan’s terror machinery on […]
Why the West Needs Diplomacy Lessons from Bharat: Time for the US and Europe to Recognise a Rising Power
As the world enters a period of profound geopolitical flux, the rise of Bharat (India) is no longer a matter of speculation but a defining reality. The West-especially the United States and Europe-faces a historic inflection point: it can either learn from Bharat’s nuanced, multi-vector diplomacy and adapt to the new multipolar order, or risk irrelevance by clinging to outdated doctrines and double standards. This article explores why the West needs to take diplomacy lessons from Bharat, why it must accept the reality of Bharat’s ascent across economic, strategic, and cultural domains, and why hypocrisy in global affairs must end […]
Phil Goff Sacked: A Trump Jibe Ends NZ’s Top UK Diplomat’s Run
WELLINGTON – Phil Goff, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, was abruptly fired by Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after questioning U.S. President Donald Trump’s grasp of history during a Chatham House event in London. The sacking—confirmed by Peters’ office at 10:17 AM NZDT today—has sparked a firestorm, ending Goff’s 14-month diplomatic stint and raising thorny questions about free speech, NZ-U.S. ties, and political loyalty in a tense global climate. For NZ Bharat readers, it’s a saga blending Kiwi pragmatism with Bharat’s own tussles over diplomacy and power, unpacked with history, stats, and implications. […]
China Denies Australian Accusations of Live-Fire Drills Near Coastline: A Growing Maritime Tensions
Tensions in the Indo-Pacific region have escalated following a dispute between Australia and China over recent Chinese naval activities. Australia accused China of conducting live-fire military drills in international waters near its coastline, prompting warnings to airlines to adjust flight paths. China’s Ministry of National Defense vehemently rejected these accusations, asserting its actions were fully compliant with international law and posed no threat to aviation safety. The Contested Drills and Accusations The controversy centers around the actions of three Chinese warships conducting exercises in international waters near the Australian coast. Australia’s air traffic control issued notices advising airlines to alter […]
Zelenskyy’s Offer: Stepping Down for Peace and NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a bold statement, expressing his willingness to step down as president in exchange for peace and Ukraine’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) . This statement, made during a press conference on February 23, 2025, has sparked debate and raised questions about the future of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia12345. Zelenskyy’s Conditions for Stepping Down Zelenskyy’s offer is contingent on two key factors: achieving peace and securing NATO membership for Ukraine. He emphasized that his primary focus is on Ukraine’s security and that he is not interested in clinging to […]