President trumps interventionist overdrive in Venezuela has signalled expansionism and coercive diplomacy a new normal for potential hegemons/big powers who enjoy overwhelming asymmetry in their national power vis a vis the target country, with no regards to rule based order. At the same time in Indo-Pacific, China seems to be posturing against Taiwan and Japan, … Continue reading FPRC Journal 64- India between US and China: Interview of Major General Dr S B Asthana
FPRC Journal-63- Focus: India between Russia and China (RIC)
Interview: Major General Dr S B Asthana,SM,VSM,PhD(Veteran) Sharing an interview of mine by Foreign Policy Research Centre (FPRC), India on the subject related to India's position between Russia and China in RIC Format. The interview was published in FPRC Journal, New Delhi, India, 2025, ISSN 2277 – 2464. For the benefit of readers the Interview … Continue reading FPRC Journal-63- Focus: India between Russia and China (RIC)
Strengthening Military and Security Cooperation in the SCO: An Indian Perspective
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025, marked the largest gathering in the organization's history, amplified perceptions of a shifting world order, with SCO (representing ~40% of the world's population and one-third of its economy) challenging U.S.-led dominance. From India's viewpoint, the summit was … Continue reading Strengthening Military and Security Cooperation in the SCO: An Indian Perspective
Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana,SM,VSM,PhD by Foreign Policy Research Centre on Indian Foreign Policy
Sharing an interview of mine on Indian Foreign Policy conducted by Foreign Policy Research Centre with Focus on "India’s Foreign Policy (2014-2024)", published in FPRC JOURNAL (J-57) 2024 (1), ISSN 2277 – 2464. Interview highlights:- Has global perception of India changed? Impact of past on future of Indo-US relations? How Russia's closeness to China impacts … Continue reading Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana,SM,VSM,PhD by Foreign Policy Research Centre on Indian Foreign Policy
Is India is an ‘Inescapable Bet’ for USA In Cold War 2.0?
The ongoing first official state visit of Prime Minister Modi to USA since he assumed office in 2014, from June 21 onwards, is being viewed as one of the most significant one to bolster India-U.S. "Comprehensive global strategic partnership", considering the importance of events rolled out by Washington. The wide-ranging ambit of discussion between Prime Minister Modi … Continue reading Is India is an ‘Inescapable Bet’ for USA In Cold War 2.0?
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