Sandeep Jain writes: To an extent this initial presence has the potential to become a precursor to a more permanent deployment over a period of time. The host countries would therefore be well advised to weigh all options carefully before going into any such agreement.
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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.
FUTURE OF IRAQ : NEED FOR THE WORLD TO STEP IN
Sandeep Jain writes: Given the nature of sectarian divide in Iraq, no regime on its own can now find a lasting solution to its travails. The world will have to mediate a solution.
Energy leads to changes in Eastern Mediterranean Alliances
With Israel and Cyprus well underway to becoming gas exporters, the problematic Israeli-Lebanese and Cypriot-Turkish relationships have been further strained.
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.
South Asia’s Water Problem
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: South Asia is home to quarter of world’s population but has less than 5 per cent of the world’s annual renewable water resources. This makes South Asia one of the most water scarce regions of the world.