On April 04, 2017, the humanity was shamed when 86 civilians including innocent women and children succumbed to a tragic painful death, due to a chemical attack involving use of banned Sarin gas. As per US, the culprit was Assad regime; hence it felt justified to attack the Syrian airfield allegedly used for air attack … Continue reading US strikes Syria – A wild card Entry: What does it mean to the World?
China angered by THAAD, vows ‘resolute’ measures, US declines negotiation with North Korea : How it concerns India?
The United States rebuffed a proposal from China to “apply the brakes” to an escalating standoff with North Korea, to engage with the “irresponsible” Kim Jong Un (Washington Post, March 09,2017). The plans to deploy the missile system by the end of this year have angered not only North Korea, but also China and Russia, … Continue reading China angered by THAAD, vows ‘resolute’ measures, US declines negotiation with North Korea : How it concerns India?
Is it Role Reversal? Protectionist Trump – America First, or China Going Global
President Donald Trump’s swearing in speech from Capitol Hill on January20, 2017, resonating “America First” policy, appeared as an extension of election rhetoric, reassuring his voters that he will pursue agendas for which he has been voted to power as a President. The world seems to have perceived it as protectionist policy, inward looking … Continue reading Is it Role Reversal? Protectionist Trump – America First, or China Going Global
CPEC- Benign economic Game Changer or Dangerous Strategic Gamble
China’s handing over of two combat ships to Pakistan on January 14, 2017, for ‘safety of Gwadar Port’ (Dawn, 15 January,2017) and later the headline was changed to ‘for Maritime Security’, on clarification from Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. It opens a new line of argument, which China has been avoiding to commit so far, that … Continue reading CPEC- Benign economic Game Changer or Dangerous Strategic Gamble
Heating up of Cold War: Paradigm shift in Players and Dimensions
US Versus China The ‘Cold war’ of 20th century has taken a Paradigm shift in 21st Century, is heating up with new players and expanding to new dimensions. The latest and largest player to enter Cold War arena is China, who in last six months has made best use of the US relative inaction in … Continue reading Heating up of Cold War: Paradigm shift in Players and Dimensions
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