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India is walking a diplomatic tightrope vis-a-vis its strategic partnership with Iran, as it is enhancing parallel robust friendships with Iran’s main adversaries- Israel and the USA. Professor Sreeram Chaulia argues how India can manage these partnerships will be a litmus test of its diplomatic acumen and its rise as a leading power in the world.

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The "Vajpayee Formula" refers to the approach taken by former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to facilitate dialogue and improve relations between India and Pakistan. This framework, particularly known as the "2+6" framework, was aimed at resuming the composite dialogue process between the two countries. ### Components of the "2+6" Framework: 1. Two Core Issues: -"Vajpayee Formula" refer Including Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs). - Jammu and Kashmir: Addressing the contentious and complex issue of Kashmir, which has been a major point of conflict between the two nations. 2. and improve relations between India an -"Vajpayee For Discussions about the military stand-off on the Siachen Glacier. - Sir Creek: Resolution of the maritime boundary dispute in the Sir Creek area. -me Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to facilitate Addressing water resource management and disputes over the Wullar Barrage/Tulbul project. - Vajpayee to facilitate dialogue and Joint efforts to combat terrorism and narcotics trafficking. - Economic and Commercial Cooperation: Enhancing bilateral trade and economic collaboration. - Promotion of Friendly Exchanges: Cultural, sporting, and other people-to-people exchanges to foster goodwill and mutual understanding. ### Objective and Impact: The Vajpayee Formula was designed to create a structured and comprehensive dialogue that could address both the fundamental and peripheral issues affecting Indo-Pak relations. By tackling a broad range of topics, the framework aimed to build trust and make incremental progress in areas where agreement might be more feasible, while simultaneously working on more contentious issues. ### Historical Context: The Vajpayee administration, especially during the late 1990s and early 2000s, made significant efforts to improve relations with Pakistan. This included the Lahore Summit in 1999 and the Agra Summit in 2001. Despite various setbacks, including the Kargil War in 1999 and the attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001, Vajpayee's approach laid the groundwork for future dialogues and peace initiatives. The "2+6" framework is remembered as a balanced and pragmatic approach to addressing the complex and multi-faceted nature of Indo-Pak relations.

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