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Ukraine Conflict, ‘Spy Balloon’ and Evolving US-China Relationship

8 March 20238 March 2023 Tridivesh Singh Maini 0 Comments China, Quad, Russia-Ukraine Conflict, USA

In recent weeks, tensions between Beijing and Washington seem to have escalated after the incident of an ‘alleged’ Chinese spy balloon being spotted in US airspace. The Biden Administration may not want ties with China to deteriorate further and it may also seek to find common ground on important global issues. It is likely however to continue with its tough economic stance vis-à-vis China in the run-up to the 2024 US presidential election. The important factors which will influence the trajectory of the Washington-Beijing relationship are the course of the Russia-Ukraine war and China’s stance on the same as well as China’s approach towards Taiwan.

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India-Pakistan: Scope Of Soft Diplomacy

20 January 202321 January 2023 Tridivesh Singh Maini 0 Comments India, Pakistan, USA

Ties between India and Pakistan are complex. Dictated by geopolitical factors and domestic politics, it is tough for any third country to really bring about a dramatic change in the short run. In recent years, Gulf countries have been playing an important role in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Pacifism in Words, Militarism in Actions: The Sounding Brass Leaders of 21st Century

28 November 202230 November 2022 Alan Callow 4 Comments Indo-Pacific, Korea, USA

These days politicians are so convicted that their opinions are correct that they don’t hesitate to dissemble any facts that are contrary to their position. They always make loud statements. However, at times their words and actions do not jibe. It involves trouble for nations and more for whole regions. And that is particularly true for the Indo-Pacific region, where many countries have their own great ambitions and also have enough military power to achieve their objectives. It should be well understood that sooner or later this kind of double-standard policy will fail. The lessons of world history inevitably prove it. It is very important to stop in time and think about it. It seems that it is time to stop just making loud statements.

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Pakistan’s China-USA Policy: De-hyphenation or Zero Sum?

8 November 20228 November 2022 Tridivesh Singh Maini 1 Comment China, Pakistan, USA

In order to put its economy back on the rails, Pakistan needs to maintain good relations not just with China, but also put its bilateral ties with the US back on the rails. Given the deterioration in Washington-Beijing ties, it remains to be seen if Islamabad can manage the same. While Pakistan, like many other countries, has said that it does not want to be pushed into making any choices, it remains to be seen whether this will be possible in the changing geopolitical landscape.

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China’s Perspective on the US Indo-Pacific Strategy: A Scholarly View

11 September 202211 September 2022 Kashif Anwar 5 Comments ASEAN, China, Indo-Pacific, USA

With the adoption of the Indo-Pacific concept vis-à-vis Asia-Pacific, many Chinese scholars and strategists have been alarmed. The development shows inefficiency in the US to protect its interests worldwide causing friction with China. These scholars argue the Indo-Pacific strategy of the US being directed against China and meant to develop an exclusive regional block. Once it’s implemented, the strategy will challenge China’s BRI and global position. In such a situation, Chinese scholars argue that the peace and stability and China’s rise have been impacted and undermined to protect the US interests and position in the region.

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Fallout of Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan: Increased Regional Tension

17 August 202217 August 2022 Sohail Mahmood 2 Comments China, Taiwan, USA

In the latest eruption of regional tensions, China announced a resumption of military exercises around Taiwan which seems to be the fallout of the Pelosi visit to Taiwan. The American response is inadequate to the exigency of the threat as it does not project strength anymore. The pivot approach of the United States towards Asia will now become a reality. Any war is going to devastate the global supply chains, already encountering interruptions and insecurity.

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I2U2 and its Significance in the Indo-Pacific Region

27 July 202227 July 2022 Kashif Anwar 3 Comments China, I2U2, Israel, Quad, UAE, USA

The arrival of the I2U2 as a quadrilateral security structure in West Asia will act as a strategic group. Coupled with QUAD and the AUKUS, it will strengthen the position of the West in the Indo-Pacific Region. As the I2U2 focuses on the strategic concerns in West Asia as a geopolitical shift is taking place in the Western Indian Ocean, it will become a feature of the broader region with greater implications. I2U2 provides the opportunity for its members to collaborate and assist one another in six key areas. Being an economic group, it addresses the vacuum in West Asia and allows the Middle Eastern countries to view it as an alternative. With the smooth access and supply of oil being a prime aim across the world, the development of a security net under I2U2 will ensure peace and stability in the region.

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Crossing China’s Red Line: Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit on the Cards and Challenges Ahead

26 July 202226 July 2022 Kashif Anwar 1 Comment China, Nancy Pelosi, Taiwan, USA

Recently leaked information regarding the possible visit of Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, to Taiwan in August created a diplomatic row between the US and China, pushing China to object to such a visit strongly. Pelosi is a long-time critic of China. Newt Gingrich was the last US Speaker to visit Taiwan, 25 years ago. With August being critical for President Xi Jinping’s leadership, it coincides with the Biden-Xi virtual summit. Although a statement from President Biden regarding the visit is concerning for the US-Taiwan ties, the visit being called off will only convince China that its deterrence worked and will strengthen its position over the Taiwan Issue.

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Blinken-Zardari Meet: A Tightrope for Pakistan with USA and China

21 May 202221 May 2022 Tridivesh Singh Maini 1 Comment Pakistan, USA

During the May 18 meeting, both Blinken and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari focused on strengthening not just US-Pakistan security ties but also economic linkages. The US could nudge IMF towards imposing less stringent conditionalities on Pakistan in order to prevent political instability. The US remains an important destination for Pakistani exports and this is one of the reasons why the business community in Pakistan, along with the Pakistan army as well as the political class, was not particularly comfortable with former PM Imran Khan’s rhetoric against the West, in general, and the US, in particular. There is a growing realization in Pakistan that while ties with Beijing may be important, it can not afford to allow relations with the US to deteriorate any further.

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In Search of Allies: Washington and the World

26 November 202126 November 2021 Alan Callow 1 Comment China, USA

The high-profile statements of the White House administration about the reorientation of the foreign policy course from the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific region have now become a reality and are reflected in the fact that Washington has focused on the formation of military-political blocs among the countries of the region. However, the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan has raised great doubts about the reliability of US security guarantees for its allies. India is not sure of Washington’s support in the event of another escalation of the Indian-Chinese border conflict. Moreover, Beijing has become the largest market for Australia and the largest exporter of goods to the UK. It is also the main trading partner, both for Tokyo and Seoul.

Implications of US Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan

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A New Withdrawal Playbook: US-Afghanistan and Implications for India

29 December 202029 December 2020 Pintu Kumar Mahla , TheRise.co.in 3 Comments Afghanistan, India, Troops, USA

India has a great concern over the increasing political instability in Kabul.The US troop withdrawal has turned a new page into the Afghanistan Saga.

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The Art of Ruling through Animosity – Humanity or Nationalism?

19 October 202019 October 2020 Rajnish Kumar 7 Comments China, India, Modi, Nationalism, Trump, USA, Xi

The need of the hour is to fight the global pandemic through solidarity and cooperation with each other and putting

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Abraham Accord and its Geopolitical Significance

26 September 202026 September 2020 Ganesh Puthur 2 Comments Abraham Accord, Arab World, Bahrain, China, India, Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, USA

Abraham Accord has great importance in the geopolitics of current times as it opens up strategic, economic and political opportunities to Israel, Arab States, and other allies.