The UN Security Council imposed a no-fly zone over Libya and took all necessary measures to protect the civilians under threat of attack. One week later, NATO enforced the No-fly zone and was supported by the United Arab Emirates and Qatar by providing planes for its effort. Gadaffi offered a ceasefire with NATO; however, the rebels rejected this offer. ...
China shall continue to follow “wolf warrior tactics” and assertive diplomatic tactics as and when needed. Xi’s claim to supremacy and consolidation of power can see a more aggressive and assertive China. ...
The very identity of BIMSTEC, which is one of the few regional organisations in the world that bases its association on a water body is most suitable to further the agenda of the blue economy. ...
it is crucial that India and the US must double down on efforts to bring structural change, hurdle institutional barriers, and overcome the challenges to achieve green growth and development and both the countries must adjust their individual goals to control climate change. ...
Earlier, China was focused on its presence in the Indian Ocean, developing its capabilities and good ties with the IOR countries to fulfill its geostrategic and geo-economics ambitions but the influence game has shifted to the Pacific Ocean now, with the realization by the United States that China is a real threat. ...
Wickremasinghe has worked hard on his economic policy prescription and its time to face a domestic challenge long overdue and the postponed local government elections which will be held next year will give the first indication of people’s acceptance of his regime. ...
China and India have diverse views on their respective international as well as regional status, growth stratagems, and different approaches towards bilateral relations with regional actors. ...
Successful outcomes, can only be materialised, should member nations endeavour to bring about the very atmosphere of discourse as in minilaterals, in the larger regional and multilateral framework as well. ...
There is a possibility for more initiatives in areas such as climate change, biodiversity, global marine commons, sea connectivity and trade, rules-based order, and values of democracy for governance. ...
World Cup in Qatar: Succeeding in Sportwashing its Tarnishing Image
According to McGeehan, FIFA will stand up for the state of Qatar and praise its efforts, irrespective of how Qatar treats migrant workers and irrespective of how many it deports. FIFA, under the reign of Gianni Infantino, has carried on from where Sepp Blatter left off – it cares about profit and power, and it doesn’t care who gets trampled underfoot. ...