China will utilize its advantages in space for diplomatic influence, especially through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with a membership spanning countries in Africa, Latin America, Europe, to include NATO members like Italy and Greece. ...
India should uphold the principle of strategic autonomy by not siding with any unilateral sanctions or motive-driven actions, as the Chabahar projects are not only economically but also strategically important for India. ...
Tibet issue has not been acute one among Indian policymakers for the last decade but the recent trend reveals the rising interest in TAR including the possibility of playing 'The Tibet card’ as a diplomatic push in bilateral talks. ...
Literacy amongst women plays a pivotal role to not just develop personal excellence but literacy indicators determine how many women are interested or ignorant about politics. ...
South Asia should look beyond bilateral tensions, and promote energy cooperation in pursuit of mutual gains for sustained economic growth and sustainable development, which is also likely to promote peace and stability in the region. ...
The overall consensus in Beijing regarding the presence of USS Ronald Reagan and USS Nimitz in SCS seems to dismiss any real or potential threat of war associated with the US move. ...
The new communication technologies can definitely help the EU and other countries of the world in improving the democratic credentials of its institutions and legislative processes. ...
China will evidently be a major player with its influence spanning in many directions, however, US’s position as a hegemon will see a decline, but not a complete takeover. The new order will certainly be more realistic and heavily armed, with less consideration for human rights and authoritarianism. ...
Lessons from around the world show that basin wide co-operation is possible, even between countries that face diplomatic upheavals. One of the most successful examples in a developing region is that of the Senegal River Basin Organization (OMVS) that brought together Guinea, Mali, Mauritania and Senegal. ...
The Consequences of Belt and Road Initiative in Nepal
Nepal has basically considered BRI as an opportunity of developing infrastructure in Nepal. Nepal would prefer smooth and peaceful neighbourly relations, where Nepalese desires for development and prosperity are fulfilled. ...