Rahul writes, with the growing China’s geographical dispute with India it is necessary for India to foster the ties with Russia and other small countries which are located in the Asia- Pacific region. India also should not depend completely on the Russian economy for the arms and should reduce the defense import from Russia.
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India-China Informal Summit
Challa Sruthi writes, India China informal summit is based on the believe that India and China are major emerging economies in the world, and they can jointly create an impact of global significance.
India and World’s Trend Towards Increasing Budget in Defence Sector
Aneesh writes, defence expenditure is an important component of national security and every country allocates a significant portion of its resources for this purpose. However, given the scarcity of resources and the competing demands from other sectors, a nation’s ability to meet all its Defence requirements is not unlimited.
India and France Conduct Final Phase of Varuna Naval Exercise Near Reunion Island:
Avala Gnaneswar writes, both France and India decided to strengthen the coordination between the regional and international bodies which leads to the transparent and comprehensive structure in cooperation. France boosted the participation at the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and France congratulated India’s leadership at IORA.
After Wuhan, will the Dragon and the Elephant tango?
The hype over the informal summit between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping at Wuhan is receding. However, prudence demands that going beyond the hyperbole, we investigate the dynamics of the India-China entente in a dispassionate manner.
China’s Motive for Wuhan Informal Modi-Xi Jinping Summit
Maj Gen BK Sharma, AVSM, SM**(Retd) writes: For China the primary contradiction at this juncture is how to deal with intransigent US. India, on the other hand, is seen more of a major irritant and potential challenger to China’s rise as an Asian power and therefore is ipso facto a secondary contradiction. Hence the need to pacify relations with India till the American challenge is managed.