Sharing an interview of mine by Foreign Policy Research Centre (FPRC) focussing on South China Sea: Global Stakeholders. The interviewer is Prof. Mahendra Gaur, Director, FPRC. FPRC Do you agree that the SCS problem is all about China's sweeping claims of sovereignty over the sea? Is it also about claims over the skies above it? Major General … Continue reading Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana on South China Sea: Global Stakeholders, by Foreign Policy Research Centre, New Delhi
How long India has to wait for Permanent Seat in UNSC?
Indian Prime Minister on 25 September 21, during his address at UN General Assembly made a strong pitch for reforms of 75 years old United Nations, functioning as per outdated 75 years structures, which need to be reformed. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) needs expansion of permanent members, as it doesn't represent the developing … Continue reading How long India has to wait for Permanent Seat in UNSC?
Opinion: Global Response in Dealing COVID-19: Takeaways for India
China claims to have crossed its peak period of Pandemic. Smaller successful countries enjoy relatively better medical capacities per capita population. The latest epicenters are US & Europe, but the world is anxious of Indian fight against COVID-19 because of extremely high population density, possible administrative difficulties in combating pandemic & logistics attached with lockdown. … Continue reading Opinion: Global Response in Dealing COVID-19: Takeaways for India
Trump-Kim Summit II – Failed Gamble
The Trump Kim Summit at Hanoi last month was destined to fail due to uncompromising stands of both parties. The Washington Post report of March 06, 2019 suggests that the rebuilding work at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station started either just before or immediately after the breakdown of a summit meeting between President Trump and North … Continue reading Trump-Kim Summit II – Failed Gamble
Nuclear Free North Korea! Needs Decoding beyond optics
Sharing my editorial published in Financial Chronicle and other news portals. The April 27 summit of Korean leaders’ has been covered extensively by the media, highlighting their pledge to end their six decades of hostility. Airing their rhetoric about commitment to peace and “complete” denuclearisation of Korean peninsula and eventually achieve unification, looks too good, … Continue reading Nuclear Free North Korea! Needs Decoding beyond optics
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