Sino-Russian Bonhomie Redefining 21st Century Geopolitics
In an intriguing turn of events, the cold war simmering between Russia and China turned into a “no-limit partnership” in the 21st century.
In an intriguing turn of events, the cold war simmering between Russia and China turned into a “no-limit partnership” in the 21st century.
Russia’s new foreign policy strategy adopted by President Vladimir Putin on Friday identified India and China as its main allies on the world stage.
China is preparing for war. Analysts around the world are taking clues from President Xi’s speeches, which all show China is readying itself for a war.
In an apparent reference to Chinese actions at LAC, India’s NSA Ajit Doval said members of SCO should respect “sovereignty & territorial integrity” of nations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a special nickname on the Chinese internet: Modi Laoxian. The Diplomat carried a story recently on how the Chinese see India and it says there is an interesting name given to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Chinese netizens.
The United States, in a recently passed bi-partisan resolution, has recognised the McMahon Line as the international boundary between Arunachal Pradesh and China, calling the north-eastern state an “integral part of India.” The resolution also pushes back against People’s Republic of China (PRC) claims that Arunachal Pradesh is PRC territory, which is a part of…
The US, UK and Australia have unveiled details of their plan to create a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, aimed at countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Under the Aukus pact Australia is to get its first nuclear-powered subs – at least three – from the US. The allies will also work to create…
Chinese attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh starting from April-May 2020 seriously disturbed the peace and tranquility in border areas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a report on Monday. It said these attempts were invariably met with an “appropriate response” from…
The US ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel has said Washington and its allies in Asia are deepening military ties given Beijing’s aggressive behavior toward many of its neighbors including India. In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Rahm Emanuel said, “You look at India, you look at the Philippines, you look at Australia, you look at…
China has appointed a US-sanctioned army general as its new Defence Minister, defying Washington and in utter disregard for its ban on China’s military personnel. Gen. Li Shangfu, a Chinese aerospace engineer and General of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), was sanctioned by the administration of former US President Donald Trump in 2018 for the…