The developing bellicosity in the Gulf needs a pragmatic de-escalation approach and a smart power strategy, weaving pressure with diplomacy, on the part of the US to achieve its goal. The US must also utilise the JCPOA as a platform to create genuine peace and security in the region. ...
Engaging with Central Asia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan offer India a bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC). Faster development collaboration between India and Central Asian countries would prove beneficial to both, since Central Asia would be able to access appropriate technologies and knowledge from India and India could access the rich natural resources and upcoming markets in the region. ...
China watchers had been sceptical of whether China will be a responsible global power as and when it replaces the United States in the pursuit of Pax-Sinica. The liberal order, despite all its faults, represents global peace, order and transparency, and highlights the values of democracy and freedom. ...
The role China has been playing in the region has changed the dynamics of the region. IOR has now become a battleground for numerous opportunities of wealth and security prospects, where the giants are luring the islands, which were once away from the limelight, into aid, development, and partnership. ...
Energy security, diaspora, bilateral trade and investment are some of the key drivers of India-Africa relationship. China will continue to be a major player in the African continent, the pandemic has provided India a scope to strengthen its engagement with Africa and make the most out of the situation both in terms of economy and goodwill. ...
Nepal and Bangladesh need to work to bring India fully on board in helping to develop new trade and transit routes. Bangladesh has emerged as a regional hub for RMG pharmaceutical, ceramic tiles, chinaware, cement and light engineering products. The Nepalese business community should not miss out on excellent investment opportunities there, which could multiply benefits. ...
China is trying to bring about a new form of communism with Chinese characteristics in Nepal, orchestrated and dictated by it. Preserving a balance of power in its favour, and securing Nepal's active cooperation in South Asia has become a principal strategic objective in Beijing's Nepal policy. ...
India has not built itself as important enough in order to be taken seriously in the Political affairs of the country, and hence, was not considered an important player in the U.S-Taliban talks despite its investments. However, there are significant expectations from two global powers in this context - the US, and China. ...
Besides the loss of human life, the virus has had serious economic and political ramifications for countries and the international order. The failure of WHO in dealing with the crisis on time, the lack of leadership from the United Nations (UN), and the lack of transparency in information sharing on the part of China have raised serious doubts over the existence of international systems and organizations, and have exposed their insolent style of functioning. ...
Belt and Road Initiative and Impact on Bangladesh
The lack of time is a big concern regarding the completion of mega-projects because Bangladesh still has backlogs in terms of implementing huge infrastructural projects. The threat to environmental protection, as opposed to the implementation of mega-projects, is also a million-dollar dilemma for Bangladesh. To mitigate these challenges, it is essential to coordinate on economic development strategies and policies. ...