Grp Capt Sharad Tiwari (Retd) writes: While the technological prowess of Japan remains undisputed, it is the cost which remains prohibitively high.
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Strength in Weakness: The Syrian Army’s Accidental Resilience
A report by Carnegie Middle East Centre says that Syrian Army is weak but resilient and that it has sustained itself by corruption. Maj Gen RPS Bhadauria writes that there are many other underlying and stronger reasons which too have contributed to the survival of the regime.
China’s Double Standards on Terrorism
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: China itself has a dual policy on terrorism even though it has been blaming the US and other Western countries of doublespeak on terrorism.
Will China Finally Change its Attitude Towards North Korea?
Roshan writes: The Pyongyang’s fourth nuclear test and subsequent satellite launch, has created more problems for China. China has always been reluctant to take extreme harsh measures against North Korea, often putting blinkers especially whenever the issue of sanctions was discussed, and that was one of the reasons that the previous sanctions imposed against North Korea had failed to deliver the goods
Countering Cyber Ribat
Rohit Mehrotra writes: The Islamic State is utilising the cyber domain to pursue its ominous designs and even getting in to the realms of Information Warfare.
COUNTER TERRORISM FORCE FOR OBOR: IMPLICATIONS
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.