Sanjay Kumar writes: On 25 June 2016, China inaugurated a new space launch centre at Wenchang on Hainan Island; with the successful lift-off of its new, most powerful launch vehicle – Long March 7 (also referred as CZ-7) rocket.
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Strategic Moves – US Facilitates India’s MCTR Membership, China Blocks NSG Entry
RPS Bhadauria writes: These developments are being widely discussed because of the implications which they have for the region and indeed for India and China relationship.
Disquiet in PLA
Sandeep Jain writes: There are reports that the reshuffle of various functionaries in senior positions has been viewed with suspicion and as an effort on part of the President to place his coterie in positions of power.
Developing India-Israel Relations
Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury writes: Israel and India established full diplomatic relations in 1992. Ever since, there has been a steady strengthening of relations. The two countries have been working together on counter-terrorism, defence, agriculture, water and energy sectors.
Tensions On Torkham Border : Can Afghanistan Be Bullied
RPS Bhadauria writes: Pakistan must realise that Afghanistan too has sovereign rights to defend its borders and cannot be bullied even by a nuclear power – Pakistan.
Political Motives behind Torkham border Clashes
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Pakistan has closed border with Afghanistan numerous times in in past as well, mainly to arm twist the Afghan government to convey its displeasure over their policies.