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.
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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.
Merger of Gilgit-Baltistan into Pakistan – Ramifications
Sanjay Kumar writes: Pakistan is working on raising the constitutional status of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) region in a bid to provide legal cover to the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),
Shia-Sunni Tensions rise in West Asia
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: The terror charges notwithstanding, the real reason behind execution of Nimr seems to be geopolitical rivalry between Shia majority Iran and Sunni dominated Saudi Arabia in Middle East and their ambitions to lead the region.