M H Rajesh writes: The International Fleet Review hosted by India in February 2016 at Vishakhapatnam must be seen in that broader context. After all every nation irrespective of its geographic location have certain rights over the global commons.
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PLA MODERNISATION DRIVE: LIKELY OUTCOMES
Sandeep Jain writes: The initiative by Xi Jinping is all about modernisation of PLA with a view to make it a world class fighting force. It also reflects the changing perception about the type of conflicts the PLA is likely to participate in the future.
RTD between USI and Delegation from National Institute of Defence Studies (NIDS), Japan
Dr Roshan Khanijo writes: USI organized a Round Table Discussion (RTD) with National Institute of Defense Studies (NIDS), Japan on the 22 February 2016.
Crisis in China-South Korea Relations, Courtesy North Korea
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: The progress made by China and South Korea in their bilateral ties seems to have hit a roadblock after North Korea conducted a nuclear test and subsequent rocket test recently.
India-Brunei Accelerate Strategic Relations
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: India is also keen to expand anti-terrorism cooperation with Brunei. India can increase its oil imports from Brunei which would lessen its dependence on Middle East oil to some extent.
Future prospects of China- Myanmar Relations under the New Government
S K Shahi writes: Ever since the military regime assumed power in Myanmar, European Union (EU) and the United States imposed sanctions on the country which led to increased economic and political dependence on China. Myanmar had become more dependent on China than ever before.