Panjrath writes: It may be too early to come to a conclusion regarding the final outcome of Obama’s pitch towards adoption of NFU by USA. However, there are a few lessons for India.
PLA Turns 89 under President Xi with Major Overhaul
General Asthana Writes: The overhaul of Dragon Army and its impact on military posturing in the region, with global ambition will continue to be an interesting development to watch in future. Its effectiveness, however, can only be gauged after few years.
Russia, Turkey Reboot Bilateral Relations
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Good relations with Russia would give President Erdogan some respite in foreign policy matters in order to concentrate on the domestic front where he has a number of challenges as signified by the failed coup.
South China Sea Verdict: Global Implications
General Asthana Writes: South China Sea Verdict is on expected lines with no major surprises and so is the Chinese reaction to it.It definitely conveys the global message that South China Sea cannot be treated as Chinese lake, or US lake, as global SLOC and trade is affected by it. It also conveys that Chinese claim of it being her sovereign territory is not being considered convincing
Peace Mission for Syria
Lieutenant General Chander Prakash writes: The most likely scenario for an end to the conflict in Syria would require a regionally led solution involving Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia with the eventual backing of the US and Russia.
China’s Claim for Territorial Waters Rejected
MH Rajesh writes: The International Tribunal’s verdict on the Philippines case regarding the South China Sea is out today. It rejects China’s claim for territorial waters around rocky outcrops