India to boost security at Chinese border region
India to boost security measures as tension with China persist, the ITBP to raise seven new battalions to guard the Indian-China
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: The Changing Trends
The \”no first use\” (NFU) policy, which is the cornerstone of India\’s nuclear doctrine, has been questioned by some of the country\’s senior officials, who have suggested that it might as well contemplate a preemptive strike.
Xi backs China-Iran alliance
Chinese President Xi pledges support for Iran’s nuclear rights during a visit by Iranian President Raisi China supports Iran in safeguarding its legitimate rights and promoting the early and proper resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue, Chinese President Xi told his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday, as Xi backs China-Iran alliance. SEE ALSO: https://southasiatimes.org/china-leading-the-asian-century/ “China will continue […]
India and Afghanistan: The Windows of Opportunity
The geopolitical rivalry between India and Pakistan in the Afghan theater is not the only rationale for India\’s readiness to step up and boost international collaboration on counterterrorism issues. There are vested interests for other regional actors as well.
China Accuses US of Airspace Violation
The balloon tension took a new turn when China Accuses US of Airspace Violation more than ten times since January, claim denied by the White House.
China’s Military prepared to down unauthorized flying object near Naval Base
An unidentified flying object sparks Security concerns as China mobilizes to take down an object near a strategic Naval base in Qingdao China to shoot down unauthorized object flying over waters near the port city of Qingdao, which is home to a major naval base for the People’s Liberation Army, Chinese news outlet The Paper […]
CPEC: Expansion Projects and Indian Influence
CPEC would link Pakistan\’s Gwadar port in Balochistan with China\’s largest province, Xinjiang. Owing to China\’s plans to extend CPEC to Afghanistan and the possibility of strengthening economic ties between China and Pakistan, India\’s concerns have grown.
India: The South Asian Giant
Given its ambitions for a more assertive role in the global order, it is imperative to mention India\’s contested, historically monopolistic dominance of South Asia. This also alludes to the support it offers to proxies in the region.
Modi: The Naked Truth of Gujarat
The spectre of the 2002 Gujarat Riots has loomed large over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite consistent denials of state complicity, a new BBC documentary has raised questions that have haunted the country for two decades.
TTP: “Let’s Disturb China”
Owing to its historical and current ties to regional terrorist groups, TTP is one of China\’s greatest security challenges. However, it is strategically unsustainable unless the Afghan Taliban stop supporting it on the pretext of fulfilling their ethno-religious obligations.