The aim of the exercise was to train the participants of HC-45 in understanding the geopolitical and security dynamics that impact India’s national security and necessitate evaluation of military options and use of force in furtherance of national interests.
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RTD with Sichuan University
The ‘Introductory Remarks’ were given by the Director, USI who welcomed the delegation and complemented the team on completing the joint project on “China’s One Belt and One Road: Initiatives, Challenges and Prospects”.
Salma Dam: Step towards Expanding Indo-Afghan Ties
Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury writes: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani stated that the completion of this dam was a “big step in deepening and broadening the relationship between Afghanistan and India.
PM Modi’s US Visit: Chinese Media Highlights India’s Policy of Non-Alignment
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: The article in Global Times says that India cannot rise by containing China, but its reverse is equally true that China too cannot rise by containing India. Success of any containment strategy in age of globalization is difficult and it is time that India and China cooperate in true strategic realm as well.
The Shangri-La Dialogue 2016: Conflicting Views on the South China Sea
Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury writes: Even though this year’s dialogue was heavily dominated by issues in the South China Sea, the Chinese delegation and Admiral Sun seemed confident about their activities and rebuffed American pressure to curb its activities in the area.
A New President in Taiwan- New Hopes, Old Problems
M H Rajesh writes: As far as India goes, it needs to engage Taiwan far more, especially on the economic front. Just as Foxconn has set up facility in India, it must invite more Taiwan based businesses to choose India as a preferred investment destination.