President Joe Biden’s statement to defend Taiwan, even if White House reiterated no change in One China Policy later, indicates that despite playing "strategic ambiguity" for too long, US President will have to act if China uses force on Taiwan, otherwise the political cost and loss of reputation of USA, with another strategic defeat by … Continue reading Why CPC’s Threat of Uniting Taiwan by Force doesn’t make Strategic Sense for China?
Why Strategies of Stakeholders in ‘Graveyard of Empires’ Failed against Taliban/Pakistan Nexus?
Sharing an updated analysis of mine on the subject as on August 15,2021. The related analysis published earlier in various international and national e-publications/newspapers are referred in URLs placed below. As Taliban enters the Presidential Palace in Kabul, and President and Vice President fly out from Afghanistan, the country witnesses a complete surrender by Afghan … Continue reading Why Strategies of Stakeholders in ‘Graveyard of Empires’ Failed against Taliban/Pakistan Nexus?
Chinese Impact on Security Dynamics of North East Region of India
Sharing an article of mine published in the book titled 'External Dimensions of Security of the North East Region', published by Indian Council of World Affairs, Edited by Dr Temzenmeren Ao. Publisher- KW Publishers Pvt Ltd, dated 18 July 2021. SBN-10 : 9383445556 ISBN-13 : 978-9383445554 being marketed through Amazon. The … Continue reading Chinese Impact on Security Dynamics of North East Region of India
Post Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Can there be peace?
Sharing an article of mine published in Amity Journal of Defence and Strategic Studies Volume 4, Issue 1 on the subject. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas after 11 days of deadly hostilities was a welcomed step for the innocent people suffering casualties in the crossfire. Post ceasefire, despite change of leadership in Israel, the … Continue reading Post Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Can there be peace?
India’s COVID-19 Challenge Continues: A Crisis Management Perspective
The second wave of Coronavirus pandemic may be showing some promising decline, but the threat of a more dangerous Third Wave looms over health management system. Sharing a perspective of mine regarding ongoing Challenge due to Coronavirus pandemic from crisis management perspective, as Indian system needs to gear up for next wave, which may precede … Continue reading India’s COVID-19 Challenge Continues: A Crisis Management Perspective
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