India needs to recalibrate its relationships in the subcontinent  CENJOWS 27 Nov 18

India needs to recalibrate its relationships in the subcontinent CENJOWS 27 Nov 18

https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=123 India needs to recalibrate its relationships in the subcontinent CENJOWS 27 Nov 18 Introduction There has been a change of government in Malaysia and Maldives, while political turmoil continues in Sri Lanka. The new Malaysian and Maldivian government have a single point agenda, cut dependence on China. The Oli led government in Nepal is shifting focus towards China. Myanmar […]

India needs Russia for more than weapons The Statesman 23 Oct 18

India needs Russia for more than weapons The Statesman 23 Oct 18

India needs Russia for more than weapons India needs Russia for more than weapons 23 Oct 18 The recent visit by President Putin was possibly more successful than the much touted 2+2 dialogue, which had just preceded it. While the 2+2 would always have the signing of the COMCASA as its highlight, opening doors for procuring restricted equipment as also […]

India-Russia summit conveys a message Bharat Shakti 15 Oct 18

India-Russia summit conveys a message Bharat Shakti 15 Oct 18

India-Russia Summit Conveys a Message India-Russia summit conveys a message Bharat Shakti 15 Oct 18           The two-day 19th Indo-Russian bilateral summit in Delhi concluded over the weekend. It was an event which dominated headlines for over a week. The highlight was the signing of eight pacts in areas ranging from defence, nuclear energy, space and economy. The S-400 air […]

Controlling an expansionist China in the Indo-Pacific CENJOWS 10 Sep 18

Controlling an expansionist China in the Indo-Pacific CENJOWS 10 Sep 18

A major discussion topic during the recently concluded 2+2 dialogue was containing Chinese expansion in the Indo-Pacific. The statement on this subject read that the two countries would seek partnership with other countries for, ‘transparent, responsible and sustainable debt financing practices in infrastructure development’. There was no direct reference made to China, but the hint was clear. The Chinese enhanced […]

Trump’s credibility in serious question The Statesman 17 Jul 18

Trump’s credibility in serious question The Statesman 17 Jul 18

Trumps statements and tweets leaves one wondering if his they are correct and factual. Post his meeting with Kim Jong Un, he commented that the meeting went well, and North Korea’s nuclear disarmament would be a success. Shortly thereafter he stated that sanctions against North Korea would continue as it remains a threat to the world. Soon information flowed that […]

Why India must hold its ground against US on buying oil from Iran Daily O 01 Jul 18

Why India must hold its ground against US on buying oil from Iran Daily O 01 Jul 18

The 2 plus 2 meeting scheduled for early July has been indefinitely postponed by the US citing ‘unavoidable reasons’. A day before the cancellation, Trump accused India for charging tariffs as high as 100% on American products. The meeting was to have been attended by the foreign and defence ministers of India with their counterparts from the US. As a […]