India was still struggling with the initial phase of freedom and the Kashmir issue had opened up almost immediately with the war of 1947-’48. The issue however came up ‘informally’ among the Prime Ministers of India, U.K., Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The second decision almost institutionalised the Kashmir issue in the U.N. that amounted to the creation of the “third party” that India opposed. The position of the President of the UNSC is therefore a responsibility that also creates vulnerabilities for the office bearer. Open debate on maritime securityA big messaging may take place on August 9 itself when PM Modi will preside the open debate on maritime security mainly because the date also coincides with the historic Quit India movement and the upcoming 75th anniversary of Independence.

Source: The Hindu August 08, 2021 13:25 UTC