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Chinese War Preparations in Tibet ...in 1953
On April 29, 1954, a ‘momentous’ event took place in Beijing. An Agreement between the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China on Trade and Intercourse between Tibet Region of China and India was signed. Prime Minister Nehru later said that it was the best thing he had done in his political career. Well, it was not so...
An Assessment of President Obama’s Foreign Policy
As President Obama approaches the end of his eight-year tenure, it is time to assess his foreign policy. Any reasonable assessment should take into account two considerations. One, Obama inherited from his predecessor, George W. Bush, a toxic legacy. The much bruited about Global War on Terror (GWOT), including the eminently avoidable military...
Why Modi Chose G20 to Launch a Salvo at Pakistan
For academics who thought G20 was all about coordinating global economic agendas and policies, the notion was shattered by the visuals of US President Barack Obama exiting from the underbelly of Air Force One through a small set of metal stairs sans the red carpet. The host nation had its dredger and barges positioned in the South China Sea;...
It’s in China’s Interest to Realise Indian Concern
One Belt One Road is a great initiative, but it’s not an easy one. What looks like a masterstroke on paper, will turn into a nightmare for both China and Pakistan if India is not brought on board When Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit in Hangzhou in China, he is believed to have raised the topics...
Avert Sino-US Showdown Over South China Sea
With the US piling up its warships with fighter planes and stationing troops in South China Sea, where China has hectically been active since long past, the likely scenario bodes bad omen with all chances of a major regional war breaking out between the two which may include regional navies like Japan, Australia and South Korea. Indeed, the...