Sharing with friends my comments on the subject published in South China Morning Post on April 9,2017. Two days back I had predicted the outcome in my comments published in SCMP, on the Topic 'Why the Xi-Trump summit is a high-stakes gamble' which are given after these comments. The old predictions stand vindicated, as the … Continue reading Xi-Trump summit overshadowed by Attack on Syria: N Korea a big divide
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
Why North Korean Nuclear Misadventure and Kashmir fascination of Pakistan makes sense to them.
Washington Post in its article "These 5 things help make sense of North Korea’s nuclear tests and missile launch" has brought out five basic reasons, as possible logic for nuclear misadventure by repeated nuclear tests in Southeast Asia. Basically it all amounts to Kim Jong Un trying to retain unhindered autocratic use power, and … Continue reading Why North Korean Nuclear Misadventure and Kashmir fascination of Pakistan makes sense to them.
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