New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The shooting attempt near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has drawn sharp reactions from Indian strategic and diplomatic experts, who flagged both relief over the safety of top leadership and concerns over security vulnerabilities, while also linking the incident to broader political and global contexts.Former diplomat K.P. Fabian said two key aspects stood out in the aftermath of the incident. “There is great relief that neither US President Donald …
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New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Foreign Affairs Expert K.P. Fabian on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement by the US and Iran, terming it “very important and a good result.” He said that even though Donald Trump has acknowledged the 10-point plan by Iran, it does not mean that the US President agrees to it. Speaking to IANS, Fabian stressed that the ceasefire is good for the US, Israel, West Asia and India.On the ceasefire announcement, Fabian said, “This is a very imp…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) In the wake of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, foreign affairs expert K.P. Fabian has weighed in on the strategic implications of recent US actions, particularly the announcement of deadlines and threats over the Strait of Hormuz.Fabian suggested that the US strategy reflects a pattern of public signalling, “The purpose is quite obvious. President Trump believes that the rest of the world can be threatened, whether it is Greenland or tariffs. However, in …
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Weighing in on the ongoing West Asia conflict, India’s former Ambassador to Qatar K.P. Fabian on Saturday remarked that the Iranians “are playing a smart chess game” and termed US President Donald Trump’s statements as showing that he is “living in a fantasy land”.Speaking to IANS, the former diplomat stated that contrary to what President Trump says, the Strait of Hormuz is not blocked, “meaning it’s not blocked hundred percent”.”What Iran is saying is that ships linke…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may not automatically result in what the United States and Israel have described as “regime change”, diplomatic experts said, cautioning that the dramatic turn of events could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. Khamenei was killed in an attack by the US and Israel, marking an inflexion point in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, as Tehran’s retaliation set off conflagrations in a swath …
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The recently finalised India-US trade agreement has drawn mixed reactions from foreign policy and strategic affairs experts, with many describing it as a significant development that reflects India’s growing global negotiating strength while maintaining its economic self-reliance. Foreign affairs expert K.P. Fabian said the agreement was expected, noting that direct engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump was crucial to breaking the…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty on Monday stated that India has consistently expressed its stance on the political situation in Bangladesh, stressing the need to hold free, fair, inclusive and credible elections and transfer power to the winning party. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Chakravarty said, “India has already made its position clear. It has been stated that free, fair, inclusive and credible elections should be held as soon…