https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=184 US-Iran tensions threaten the region CENJOWS 25 Jun 19 The downing of the US Navy RQ-4A Global Hawk drone by Iran over the weekend has escalated an already tense environment between the US and Iran, threatening stability of the region. Trump’s decision to halt his retaliatory strikes 10 mins before they were to hit, has prevented escalation. The reason […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/which-hope-will-the-shanghai-cooperation-organization-meet What can we expect in the SCO? (English Version) Rakshak News 12 Jun 19 The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit will be held on Jun 13-14 at Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The SCO is a China-led eight-member economic and security bloc. Its founding members include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. China wanted Pakistan in the bloc […]
Duplicity of OIC The duplicity of the OIC 12 Jun 19 The OIC had their latest meeting in Makkah, Saudi Arabia at the end of last month. The meeting was called by Saudi Arabia to booster support from the group against Iran, which continues to be a major challenger to Saudi Arabia. The final communique issued on 31st May had […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=177 Why is the US continuously threatening India? CENJOWS 10 Jun 19 The US, in every policy document and statements by its top bureaucrats has mentioned that India is an important strategic partner, with whom it seeks to enhance its relationship. The signing of LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement) and COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement) pushed India clearly […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=175 Strategic challenges facing the new government CENJOWS 03 Jun 19 The previous government under Modi had devoted a large part of its time building ‘Brand India’ across the globe. This implied projecting Indian strengths, including its soft power, growing middle class, expanding markets, galloping economy and military professionalism. Modi’s interaction with the Indian diaspora, by his rallies, in every […]
Nations will never succumb under pressure Nation’s will never succumb under pressure 22 May 2019 In recent times, Trump is seeking to enhance pressures on multiple nations intending to bring about a change to benefit US’s policies. These include North Korea, Venezuela, Syria, Russia, China and Iran. The US in most cases has imposed economic sanctions or some form of […]
Iran oil imports put India in tough spot Iran oil imports put India in a tough spot 30 Apr 19 The US announced its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in May 18. The deal, also termed as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, was signed in Jul 15 between the five permanent members of the UNSC and Germany on […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=158 Afghan peace talks: the losing battle CENJOWS 22 Apr 2019 It has been some time that the Afghan peace talks have been in progress. There have been up’s and down’s with multiple hiccups, but talks have continued. The last round held in Mar led the US special envoy, Khalilzad, into meeting with all allies seeking to garner support for […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=156 US and Pak: the double game CENJOWS 15 Apr 19 Afghanistan has led to a blow-hot, blow-cold relationship between the US and Pak. From the start the US was aware of Pak’s role in supporting the Taliban and al Qaeda. However, it continued to fund Pak hoping it would change its stance. The result was the funding provided by […]
Why is Pak scared of interim Government in Afghanistan? Why is Pak scared of an interim government in Afghanistan? 20 Feb 19 The Afghan peace talks are proceeding on multiple fronts. Khalilzad, the US special representative for Afghanistan is interacting with the Taliban in Qatar. In Moscow, the first intra-Afghan dialogue was held in which the Taliban discussed prospects of […]