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Public Diplomacy News: South Asia
SEP 2, 2010
Google, Skype targeted in India security crackdown
The Associated Press
India has widened its security crackdown, asking all companies that provide encrypted communications - not just BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion - to install servers in the country to make it easier for the government to obtain users' data. That would likely affect digital giants like Google and Skype.  Read more...



SEP 1, 2010
India Show inaugurated by President Zuma in Johannesburg
Orissa Business News
The four day mega-event, organized by the Government of India in association with the High Commission and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is a major drive to push trade and business ties in the African continent.   Read more...

Tags: indiasouth africatrade
Categories : Government PD   Africa   South Asia  


AUG 31, 2010
Flood-hit Pakistan accepts India aid, but no real disaster diplomacy
Reuters
India said on Tuesday that arch-rival Pakistan had accepted its offer of flood aid, but analysts say this piecemeal attempt at disaster diplomacy will not help improve relations between the two sides.   Read more...



AUG 30, 2010
Nalanda: a soft power project
The Hindu
The passage of the Nalanda University Bill by Parliament is a firm indication that India is moving in the direction of unleashing its soft power on Asia and the world. This is reinforced by the efficient completion of the South Asian University project under SAARC and India's decision to open up its higher education sector to global inputs and competition.  Read more...



AUG 30, 2010
Hosting The Commonwealth Games: Will It Boost India’s Soft Power?
Eurasia Review
India's decision to host the Commonwealth Games seems to have become less popular in the country for its reported oganisational failures in the run-up to the Games. Staging the Games will not help much to advance its soft power.  Read more...



AUG 27, 2010
Kashmir visa row stokes India and China tensions
Global Post
India summoned China's ambassador Friday to protest against the refusal of a visa to an Indian general from the disputed Kashmir region, the latest spat between two Asian giants jostling for global influence and resources.  Read more...

Tags: chinagovernment pdindiaindia-china tieskashmir
Categories : Government PD   Asia Pacific   South Asia  


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