*[Enwl-eng] Canada, India and the slaying of a Sikh activist

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Global Edition - Today's top story: Justin Trudeau's India accusation complicates western efforts to rein in China View in browser   Global Edition | 21 September 2023 What does the slaying of a Sikh activist — and Canadian citizen — on Canadian soil have to do with China? A lot, actually, in terms of geopolitical efforts to counter growing Chinese power. Saira Bano explains how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegation of Indian involvement in the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh independence advocate, may complicate western efforts to bring China to heel. Canada and its allies have been building closer ties with India, she writes, in an effort to counter-balance China’s growing economic and political power. While the US, the UK and France, among other allies, aren’t expected to join Canada’s stand against India, Bano argues the dispute raises serious concerns about Narendra Modi’s authoritarian tendencies that must not be ignored by the West. For her part Stuti Bhatnagar unpacks the complex history of the Khalistan movement and its campaign for a separate Sikh state in India. Lee-Anne Goodman Politics Editor Justin Trudeau’s India accusation complicates western efforts to rein in China Saira Bano, Thompson Rivers University Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations that India was involved in the murder of a Canadian citizen complicates efforts by Canada and its allies to woo India to counter-balance Chinese might. Explainer: what is the Khalistan movement sparking a diplomatic feud between India and Canada? Stuti Bhatnagar, Australian National University India has long accused Canada of giving safe haven to separatists seeking a Sikh homeland in Punjab state – an accusation the Trudeau government denies. The Federal Reserve held off hiking interest rates – it may still be too early to start popping the corks D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University News of a soft landing may be premature. AU and G20: membership will give Africa more say on global issues – if it speaks with one voice Ulf Engel, University of Leipzig The African Union’s membership in the G20 is an important complement to existing strategic partnerships. Morocco’s earthquake and Libya’s floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure William Lawrence, American University With Morocco, there’s stronger bureaucracy, and in Libya, authorities are weaker. But, as a scholar who has worked in both countries explains, the results are the same: not enough aid getting through. Ransom or realism? A closer look at Biden’s prisoner swap deal with Iran Klaus W. Larres, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The hostage swap between the U.S. and Iran may be an important step in a new nuclear deal between the West and Iran. Racial trauma has profound mental health consequence - a Black clinical psychologist explains and offers 5 ways to heal Char Newton, University of North Dakota Whether experienced directly or indirectly, racial incidents can trigger numerous psychological impacts on Black people, including lower self-esteem and anxiety. Russell Brand: how the comedy industry uses humour to abuse and silence women Ellie Tomsett, Birmingham City University I’ve researched women’s experience of the UK comedy circuit for ten years – this is what I’ve learned. Somalia’s voice of hope: a tribute to Axmed Naaji, legendary singer and trailblazing composer Mohamed Haji Ingiriis, King's College London For six decades he was a household name in urban Somalia.         You’re receiving this newsletter from The Conversation Tenancy B, Level 5 700 Swanston Street Carlton VIC 3053 Australia Forward to a friend     From: The Conversation Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:32 AM Subject: Canada, India and the slaying of a Sikh activist

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