‘No hope for a regime change’
R. Viswanathan, Distinguished Fellow, Latin America Studies, Gateway House, has been following the movements in Ukraine and Venezuela closely. In this interview, he explains the parallels and the impact on Venezuela
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Going downhill: Argentine economy
With a devaluing peso, a low trade surplus, high inflation, and falling foreign exchange reserves, the economic situation in Argentina is bleak. But the government can overcome the crisis by changing policies, lessening controls, exploring the country’s shale gas reserves, and working on settling its debt
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Latin America Update, March 2014
In 'Latin America Update' Gateway House lists some of the important events in Latin America over the past month
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India-Latin America Engagements, March 2014
In 'India-Latin America Engagements', the Latin America Desk at Gateway House presents a selection of news of India’s engagement with the region during the previous month
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Tough times for Venezuela
On the political as well as economic fronts, Venezuela is facing multiple problems – from protests against shortages and crime, to high inflation and low foreign exchange reserves. The government itself is responsible for creating this situation over the years and a change in leadership may now be the solution
‘Ukraine may split into two countries’
Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, talks about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and its possible outcomes. In this interview, she also discusses the issues at stake for Russia and the West, the credibility of assertions made by both sides, the EU’s interests in the region, and how India should respond
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India-Canada: looking ahead
The recent visit of Canada’s Governor General David H. Johnston, was an attempt to kick-start trade relations between India and Canada which have failed to reach their full potential. During his visit, he focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and improving people to people contact
India-UK: Re-energising trade ties
Seema Malhotra, Member of Parliament, Labour Party, House of Commons, UK, talks about ways to enhance the India-UK trade relationship. In an interview to Gateway House, she also discusses CSR initiatives in the UK and mentoring of MPs in the UK Parliament
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Save Damascus, now
If the violence in Syria shifts focus to Damascus, the destruction will be incalculable. Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the world, a cultural and religious centre. It is a collective heritage. Forces on both sides, led by the U.S. and Russia, must get all parties to declare Damascus a weapons-free zone
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India-China: Back to the drawing board
The India-China Defence Dialogue is part of a joint effort to ensure peace along the LAC. The sixth round in New Delhi on 24 February included discussions on border protocols, security cooperation and exchanges in counter-terrorism. Along with these, India must also work on resolving the border dispute