204: MULTILATERALISM

Pic Courtesy (internet) Chintan India foundation 

 

Understanding Multilateralism: Definition and Contours

 

In international relations, multilateralism refers to an alliance of multiple countries (group of three or more) pursuing a common goal. Multilateralism is often defined in opposition to bilateralism and unilateralism. Nevertheless, this “quantitative” definition is not sufficient to capture the nature of multilateralism.

 

Multilateralism involves adherence to a common political scheme based on the respect of a shared system of norms and values. Its operation is determined by collectively developed rules that ensure sustainable and effective cooperation.

 

Multilateralism is therefore both a method of cooperation and a form of organization of the international system.

 

At the very core of multilateralism lies an interdependency that is key to the equilibrium needed to maintain peaceful global existence.

 

In particular, multilateralism is based on founding principles such as consultation, inclusion and solidarity. It guarantees all actors the same rights and obligations. Multilateralism gives small powers a voice and influence that they could not otherwise exercise.

 

Multilateralism is also a dynamic historical process, which cannot be dissociated from the context in which it takes shape.

 

Multilateralism may be at a global level involving several nations acting together, as in the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization, or may be at regional level involving regional or military alliances, pacts, or groupings, such as NATO.

 

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203: SHIQURDU: 20

 

 

116

जो जाहिर हो जाए वह दर्द कैसा

और

जो दर्द को महसूस ना कर सके

वह हमदर्द कैसा..

 

117

चले तो थे दोस्तों का पूरा काफिला लेकर…

पर कुछ “जुदा” हो गए

कुछ “खुदा” हो गए…

कुछ “गुमशुदा” हो गए,

और

 

कुछ “शादीशुदा” हो गए,

 

118

किस्मत की किताब

खूब लिखी थी मेरी खुदा ने

बस वही पन्ना गुम था

जिसमे सकूं का जिक्र था.

 

119

कील के  हौसले की तरह टिके  रहो .

तस्वीरों का क्या.

वो तो वक्त के साथ बदलती हैं

 

120

जुबानी इबादत ही काफ़ी नहीं

ख़ुदा सुनता  है ख़यालात भी

 

  • Shiqurdu is a collection of thoughts. Although an odd sounding name, but felt appropriate for the collection.

 

  • These are simplified quotes in Hurdu (Hurdu being a mix of Hindi and Urdu akin to Hinglish i.e., hindi and english). Although in some cases the language has been simplified but attempt has been made to retain the thought and the poetic flavor.

 

  • These thoughts have been picked up from various publications. Credit goes to all the original writers who penned down these deep meaning messages.

 

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202: TRIBUTE TO GANDHI

 

Gandhiji was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar city of Gujarat.

 

He is revered the world over as one of history’s most transformative and inspirational figures known for his paragon of ethical living and pacifism.

 

He was a fearless campaigner for the rights and dignity of all people, whose constant and unwavering promotion of non-violence as a tool to win over hearts and minds has forever left its mark on the world.

 

His life achievement stands unique in political history. He invented a completely new and humane means for the liberation war. He is admired for his calm, courage and compassion.

 

In India he is referred to as Bapu (father of the nation). Origin of this title is traced back to a radio address (on Singapore radio) on 6 July 1944 by Subhash Chandra Bose where Bose addressed Gandhiji as “The Father of the Nation”.

 

He was also given the title of Mahatma, (taken from the Sanskrit words maha – meaning great and atma – meaning Soul. Rabindranath Tagore is said to have accorded this title to him.

 

Gandhianism or Gandhism

 

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