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.
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Indo-French Bonhomie
Dr. Roshan writes: The French President Mr. François Hollande was the chief guest at India’s 67th Republic Day celebrations, to commemorate the Indo-French Friendship.
Around 130 Pak nuclear warheads aimed at deterring India: US govt report
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Being the epicenter of global terrorism, these nukes remain vulnerable and could fall in hands of terrorists. In May 2015, ISIS had claimed that it could buy nuclear weapons from corrupt officials in Pakistan. The US should take notice of these developments and make efforts to cut down Pakistan’s nuclear program.
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.
Reorganisation of PLA
Sandeep Jain writes: There has been a lot of debate about the ongoing PLA modernisation and downsizing which was announced by President Xi Jinping recently. The predominant view is that this is with an aim to increase the party’s hold on PLA.
Russia and the New Global Order
Dr Nivedita Das Kundu writes: Today, Russia is emerging as a stronger nation and asserting its presence in the international political scenario. It has stood up against the West and demonstrated its political strength and military prowess by taking on the ISIS in Syria.