India has been a beneficiary of Myanmar's democratisation. However, the positive trend in their bilateral relationship can be affected by the emerging internal political developments in Myanmar. ...
Even if BRICS faces problems of consensus in the future, New Delhi will be able to concentrate on its efforts of promoting the Indian agenda. ...
BRICS started out with a lot of promise when it came into existence in 2009 and all the members were the world’s top emerging economies. There was hope that their demands would be heard and by the international financial institutions. ...
Neither Yameen, nor his ministers have explained how getting eternally indebted to China would help in the economic independence of Maldives. ...
BRICS has a huge potential to transform into a strong, effective and viable institution. ...
The turning out of the Trincomalee oil tanks deal for India and the Hambantota port deal for China are only indicative of the massive trust deficit or leverage the two competing powers have in Sri Lanka. ...
Trump's Afghan strategy has been long in the making. But the wait has been well worth it. ...
It is in New Delhi’s interests to maintain cordial relations with Iran. ...
Using embedded PMC personnel would hinder the development of cohesive Afghan security forces, which can both deter terrorists and sensitively respond to peaceful gatherings. ...
A clearly identifiable motive of China stoking Doklam is difficult to determine. ...
What is the primary motivation of the regime to make such a show of its crude strength?
Military confrontation between India and China on Doklam is showing little sign of abating — China is not in any mood to moderate its words. ...
The ever-increasing list of 'core interests' involving land and maritime territories indicates an open-ended expansionist drive on the part of China. ...
Why the newly planned centrally funded Coastal Border Police Force is no solution for India’s littoral security woes. ...
Until recently, Nepal had maintained silence on the Doklam standoff. ...
The need for a review of the pro-democracy constitutional scheme was felt during the interregnum that followed the exit of President Nasheed on February 2012 and fresh polls, in late 2013. ...
Despite opposition President Barzani is standing firm on his decision to conduct the referendum as scheduled, hoping to realise Kurds' dream ...
The Supreme Court's decision has given a huge jolt to the fragile democratic system. And, Sharif's political legacy is lying in tatters. ...
Ashish Upreti is a serving Indian Army officer with over 25 years of experience in operations, crisis management and strategic communications. He has represented India at international forums and written articles and opinion pieces for national and international publications. In ...
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Ashish Upreti is a serving Indian Army officer with over 25 years of experience in operations, crisis management and strategic communications. He has represented India at international forums and written articles and opinion pieces for national and international publications. In ...
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