When small states stood by India as biggies dithered

Sep 24, 2021 | 20:23 IST

The story of Indian diplomacy overcoming tremendous odds in a high stakes contest

India’s re-election in 2017 to the International Court of Justice was described by PM Narendra Modi as a proud moment for the country. Syed Akbaruddin, Permanent Representative to the UN then, spoke to TOI about his upcoming book India vs UK: The Story of an Unprecedented Diplomatic Win, which reveals how India pulled it off:

India’s ICJ victory was described as a humiliating blow to UK’s standing. What made it possible?

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When small states stood by India as biggies dithered

The story of Indian diplomacy overcoming tremendous odds in a high stakes contest

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