Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Stimson Center, one of the leading think tanks in the world, has come out with a report ‘Military Budgets in India and Pakistan: Trajectories, Priorities, and Risks’. Written by Shane Mason, the report analyzes how India and Pakistan convert their economic strength into military power.
Quetta Attack: Reflection Of Grave Security Situation In Pakistan
Bhatnagar writes: The unfortunate attack on the Police Training Centre in Quetta leaving 58 dead is a reflection of grave security situation in Pakistan. The instability in restive Balochistan, the troubled heartland of the CPEC, has geo-strategic implications for China to reconsider.
Brahmos : More Than ‘Just Another Weapon In Our Arsenal Against Pakistan’
Inderjit Panjrath Writes: The extended range allows greater reach, not just against our Western adversary but also to enhance deterrence along our borders with China.
Pakistan Sidelined: Afghanistan-Taliban Secret Talks at Qatar?
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: However, there was no Pakistani presence, hinting that the three parties – Afghan government, the US and Taliban are disillusioned with Pakistan’s peace efforts in Afghanistan.
China Launches Two Astronauts To Space Station Mission
Sanjay Kumar writes: China’s space program has made commendable progress during the last few years. In August, 2016 China also launched the world’s first quantum satellite, aimed at achieving “hack-proof” communications between space and ground control.
India, Russia likely to sign 18 agreements during ‘17th Annual Summit Meet’
Bhatnagar writes: ‘Defence Cooperation’ has been one of the pillars of the multi-dimensional ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between India and Russia. ‘Military Diplomacy’ initiatives focusing on enhanced military to military engagements/interactions and reenergised defence cooperation can rejuvenate the overall bilateral relations; a geopolitical imperative for maintenance of global and regional ‘Balance of Power’ and ‘Bridging of Gaps’.