IS Panjrath writes: There are also increasing instances where the Chinese assistance initially accepted as a genuine financial bailout by smaller nations is now turning out to be a case of ‘disguised strategic equities for China’ (effects of Chinese investments on the financial health of Sri Lanka are already visible while the CPEC in Pakistan is likely to follow suit).
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DRONE SWARMS : ONE CHALLENGE THE INDIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY MUST TAKE ON
IS Panjrath writes: Given their attributes, swarm drones truly represent military hardware of the future whose successful development and deployment depends on niche software and robotic technology.
India’s Right to Self Defense against Pakistan
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: It is high time that India pushes the envelope further by building a case for such strikes on the basis of international law and past precedents.
China’s White Paper on Space : 2016
Sanjay Kumar writes: The White Paper states that all countries in the world have equal rights to peacefully explore, develop and utilize outer space and celestial bodies. The outer space activities should be beneficial to country’s economic development and social progress, and to the peace, security, survival and development of mankind.
PAKISTAN : LAND FOR HIRE
Sandeep Jain writes: Pakistan has repeatedly been hiring out its sovereignty to suitable players. To be fair, their leaders have been smart by being able to extract maximum advantage from countries like China and USA without really compromising too much.
US-CHINA ECONOMIC RELATIONS : THE HOBSON’S CHOICE
Sandeep Jain writes: For China also a slowdown of economic relations with USA comes at a cost. The Chinese economy runs the risk of stagnating unless it can quickly find new avenues of revenue in other countries. OBOR is a step in that direction.