Abdelaziz Belkhadem vs S. Jaishankar

Abdelaziz Belkhadem was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in 2005. He played a key role in Algerian diplomacy, including mediating in the Mali conflict and strengthening ties with the African Union.

Belkhadem became Secretary-General of the FLN, Algeria's ruling party, in 2005. He led the party during a period of internal divisions and declining popularity, overseeing its support for Bouteflika's policies.

Belkhadem was appointed Prime Minister of Algeria in May 2006, serving until 2008. His tenure focused on economic reforms and implementing the national reconciliation policy aimed at ending the aftermath of the civil war.

As Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaishankar played a key role in negotiating the India-US civil nuclear agreement. The deal ended India's nuclear isolation and allowed it to access nuclear technology for civilian purposes.

Jaishankar was appointed as India's External Affairs Minister in the Modi government. He brought decades of diplomatic experience, having served as Foreign Secretary and Ambassador to the US and China, shaping India's foreign policy.

Jaishankar published 'The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World', outlining his vision for Indian foreign policy. The book argued for a more assertive and pragmatic approach, emphasizing national interests and multipolarity.