India blames Chinese attempts to “unilaterally change the status quo” for escalation in border tensions
The casualties on the border are the first ones since 1975 signalling an escalation of the border stand-off.
Defence & Diplomacy
UAE: Israel’s annexation would ”upend” improving Arab ties
The UAE, a close and influential US military ally, has been a major focus of Israel”s efforts in recent years to quietly improve ties with Gulf Arab countries that share its concerns about Iran.
Russia should not interfere in India-China standoff as it is bilateral matter: Top Russian lawmaker
“Good relations between Russia and China and good relationship between Russia and India are two factors which provide a good opportunity for finding solutions to problems that exist between China and India,”
Global opinion against China in Ladakh
Today, despite the Covid-19 impact on its economy, India has enough residual national willpower and military heft to compel the PLA to behave itself. If compelled, even by returning the use of military force.
Looking Beyond China: Strengthening Bilateral Relationships in the Quad
Quad 2.0 has proceeded more determinedly even if slowly but the Covid-19 pandemic now offers an opportunity to step up the pace; the way forward might be to focus more on the bilateral prongs of the Quad.
Turkey’s candidacy to head U.N. General Assembly blocked by Greece, Cyprus and Armenia
Greece, Cyprus and Armenia have objected to a bid by Turkey to become the next
Eastern Ladakh standoff: Indian and Chinese armies hold Lt-General-level talks
The Indian delegation was led by Lt General Harinder Singh, the general officer commanding of Leh-based 14 Corps
India, Australia upgrade their ties
Modi, Morrison conclude nine pacts including a Mutual Logistics Support Agreement
The Baloch national movement and the options for India
The Balochis have been at loggerheads with the Pakistani rulers for several decades, demanding independence on the grounds that Balochistan was forcibly occupied by Pakistan on 27th March 1948.
Chinese fighters flying 30-35 kms from Eastern Ladakh, India watching closely
India had scrambled its Su-30 MKI in the first week in May when an Indian Army chopper and Chinese chopper were close to each other in the air.