Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: This was a diplomatic victory for New Delhi as terror groups targeting India were not mentioned in the Goa Declaration after the 8th Annual Summit of BRICS. This grouping is dominated by China and Beijing ensured that its ally, Pakistan is not targeted at such a forum.
CPEC- An economic Game Changer or Strategic Gamble
Gen Asthana writes: While Pakistan is overjoyed to expect a windfall of economic bounty, was very quick to announce the Chinese Naval deployment in Gwadar, and over assured presence of Chinese military to secure their Lines of Communication and related SLOC, with release of such statements.
Concerns about CPEC start emerging from Pakistan
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: It seems that the initial hype around the CPEC is gradually declining in Pakistan and the reality is slowly setting in. The media, economic and security experts and political figures are now expressing concerns about the potential negative impact of CPEC on Pakistan.
37th USI National Security Seminar on ‘Strategic Balance in the Indo-Pacific Region: Challenges and Prospects’
United Service Institution of India (USI) organized its 37th Annual National Seminar on ‘Strategic Balance in the Indo-Pacific Region: Challenges and Prospects’ on November 3 and 4, 2016 in New Delhi.
Bilateral Discussion with Institute for Defence International Relations (IDIR), Vietnam
A Bilateral Discussion between the United Service Institution of India (USI) and Institute for Defence International Relations (IDIR), Vietnam was organized in New Delhi on November 2, 2016.
Terrorists with Tactical Nukes: Warning Signal for Global Reaction
Major General S B Asthana,SM, VSM (Retd) writes: Pakistani tactical nuclear weapon arsenal continues to grow and all global players choose to look the other side presuming it to be an India-Pakistan issue.