Raj Kumar Sharma writes: PM Modi made it a point to reassure Indian neighbors by inviting all the heads of SAARC nations to his swearing-in ceremony. He soon followed it with visits to Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. However, the recent developments have gone on to show that India’s relations with some of its neighbors are not on the right track.
36th USI National Seminar on “Indo-Pacific Region: Security Dynamics & Challenges”
36th National Seminar on Indo-Pacific Region: Security Dynamics & Challenges” was organised by USI from 19 to 20 November 2015.The seminar was attended by participants from Bangladesh, China, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, US and India.
China – Taiwan Summit : A Possible Explanation
Sandeep Jain Writes: What is it that the summit brings to the table for Xi Jinping or for PRC? The Chinese President was able to emphasize the fact again that the two political systems are supported by a single set of people and that deep cultural and family ties exist.
Reclaiming Indian Military History
Sandeep Jain Writes: Unless we target the next generation, we will not be able to change our national culture. The first place to change is therefore our textbooks where events such as WW1 etc should find a greater mention. There is also a need to harness the print and the electronic media to increase awareness.
Paris Attacks and their Implications for France
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: There are a number of important implications for France to be drawn from this attack. First is that the ISIS is expanding its area of operations beyond its Middle East strongholds. This means that it would carry out al Qaida type attacks on Western countries on their soil.
Myanmar Elections and After
M H Rajesh Writes: It is the second time that Daw Aung San Su Kyi’s NLD has won an election in 25 years. Last victory could not translate into a democratic government as the Tatmadaw, the military, seized power sending Daw into a house arrest that lasted 20 years. A general’s daughter herself, she quietly fought back, and has won remarkably in this latest election.