Category: QUAD
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PUTINS’ CEASEFIRE – INDIA RUSSIA RELATIONS – THE QUAD
Dr John Helmer and I had a free flowing conversation on a range of topics:- 1. Easter ceasefire declared by President Putin and prospects for a longer peace in Ukraine. 2. The contours of India Russia relations in the current geopolitical context. 3. The global equations that are emerging. 4. Perceptions of the role and…
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Trump In The Indo Pacific
The 3T plan of Trump is playing out in the Indo Pacific – Taiwan, Tehran and Tariffs. The general view that is emerging is that Trump’s long term aim is to contain China. Whatever he is doing at present is only setting the stage for achieving that. In this context, he has quietly but steadily…
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Trump And The Indo Pacific
Trump and the INDO PACIFIC are a set of contradictions. The US focus was always meant to be on the Pacific, but all action is happening in the Indo! Trump was expected to be hard on China but he is hard on his allies. In turn they are seeking accommodation with China! There is also…
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TRUMP & THE MAD MAN THEORY
The mad man theory is about the idea that by acting in a highly volatile way one can frighten opponents into conceding. It has been used by Nixon, Khrushchev , Zia Ur Rehman and many more in the past. However history reveals such behaviour has rarely succeeded. In the same vein, many have attributed the mad…
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A New Security Structure For The Indo Pacific : CASA Dialogues
Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (r) and I had a discussion on the shortcomings of the existing security arrangements of the Indo Pacific. There is a need for a comprehensive security structure which is inclusive and all encompassing. A vey good discussion.
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New Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Needed To Curb Chinese Military Adventurism By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Published @ BharatShakti.in February 28, 2023 Editor’s Note The crazy Chinese display of military power in response to Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has led to a spurt in the region’s nations taking steps to fortify their territories. Such actions have included stronger alliances with the US and within the countries in the region. It has…
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Quad Summit : Part 3
In this episode, Aadi and I discuss the outcomes of the QUAD summit and implications thereof
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