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Philippines

https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/from-friendship-to-strategic-partnership-india-and-philippines-mark-75-years-with-defence-and-economic-boost/ From Friendship to Strategic Partnership: India and Philippines Mark 75 Years with Defence and Economic Boost • Indo–Philippine Ties Enter New Era Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Challenges • Maritime Allies in the Making: India and Philippines Deepen Security and Trade Links • BrahMos and Beyond: India–Philippines Strategic Partnership Gains Momentum By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi. 12 August 2025. India and the Philippines share a diplomatic relationship that spans 75 years, rooted in shared democratic values, mutual respect for sovereignty, and a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. While their early engagements were modest, largely confined to trade and multilateral cooperation within forums like the Non-Aligned Movement and ASEAN dialogue partnerships, recent years have witnessed a marked strategic convergence. Both nations fac...
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Modi Visit to Five countries

https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/indias-global-south-strategy-modis-5-nation-tour-strengthens-southern-alliances/ India’s Global South Strategy : Modi’s 5-Nation Tour Strengthens Southern Alliances • From Accra to Brasilia: PM Modi Showcases India’s Global Vision in Diplomatic Sprint • Africa to Latin America: India’s Global South Outreach By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi.17 July 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation diplomatic tour from July 2 to July 9, 2025, across Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia marked a strategic and symbolic outreach to the Global South. The week-long marathon diplomacy, one of the most extensive in recent years, was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, deepening economic and defence cooperation, and positioning India as a leader in multipolar world order. The visit also underlined India’s commitment to South-South collaboration and counterbalancing China’s influence through sustainable development and mutual respect...
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Spy Stories

https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/in-the-shadows-of-war-how-a-u-s-citizen-became-russias-spy-in-ukraine-2/ In the Shadows of War: How a U.S. Citizen Became Russia’s Spy in Ukraine” Hits 359 Courtesy : The Moscow Times • The Modern Playbook of Espionage by Daniel Martindale • Deep Cover and Digital Trails: Espionage in the Age of Proxy Wars By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi. 24 July 2025. In an age where battlefield victories depend as much on intelligence as on firepower, the case of Daniel Martindale—a U.S. citizen accused of spying for Russia in Ukraine—offers a chilling glimpse into the evolving strategies of modern-day espionage. His journey from language teacher to alleged intelligence asset not only reflects the blurred lines between ideology and betrayal but also unveils how online platforms, ideological motivations, and deep-cover operations have transformed the way intelligence wars are fought in contemporary conflict zones. In a notable development this month, Russian Pr...
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Qatar' s ruler's visit

https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/india-and-qatar-strengthen-ties-pm-modi-welcomes-amir-signs-strategic-partnership/ India and Qatar Strengthen Ties: PM Modi Welcomes Amir, Signs Strategic Partnership PM receives Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad AL Thani at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi • PM Modi Broke Protocol And Received Amir Of Qatar At Airport • India and Qatar to Double Trade by 2030 • $10 Billion Investment on the Horizon By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi. 02 March 2025. In a landmark diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, met in New Delhi on February 18, 2025, marking a significant elevation in bilateral relations. The visit, which saw Modi personally receiving the Qatari leader at the airport—breaking traditional protocol—underscored India’s emphasis on strengthening ties with Qatar. The two leaders agreed to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership while sett...
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BRICS

https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/brics-counters-western-isolation-of-russia-modi-xi-dialogue-marks-major-milestone/ BRICS Counters Western Isolation of Russia: Modi-Xi Dialogue Marks Major Milestone PM in a bilateral meeting with the President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Xi Jinping, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit at Kazan, in Russia on October 23, 2024. By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi. 29 October 2024. The news which caught global attention and universal eyeballs was the meeting between Modi and Xi at Kazan in Russia recently. And cupid was played by President Vladimir Putin, who had two good friends on each side and wanted them to come try and resolve their differences. A mediator whom neither could ignore nor suspect of vested interest. Russia’s old and strong ties with both India and China and it’s friend in need status, paved the way for this ice breaking. The President of Russian Federation, Mr. Vladimir Putin welcomes PM at the dinner hosted for B...
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Sri Lanka

https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/modis-sri-lanka-visit-strengthens-defence-and-energy-ties/ Modi’s Sri Lanka Visit Strengthens Defence and Energy Ties • Dissanayake assures “No hostile use of our land against India” • India-Sri Lanka Forge Stronger Strategic Bonds as Modi Secures Key Agreements By Jai Kumar Verma New Delhi. 17 April 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Sri Lanka marked a significant step in strengthening India-Sri Lanka ties, particularly in defence, energy, infrastructure, and trade. The visit reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s strategic role in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and MAHASAGAR vision, emphasizing regional security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean. Seven key agreements were signed, including a landmark five-year defence cooperation pact, an India-UAE-Sri Lanka energy partnership, and infrastructure projects financed by India. A crucial highlight was Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s assurance that Sri Lanka would...
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