The geopolitical situation is undergoing rapid change, especially in Asia. It seems that the world’s declining superpower, the US, does not wish to see a peaceful and stable Asia. The trade war between the US and China is not a routine matter – it was carefully planned, calculated and executed. It is in place for the US to remain the global economic superpower. But it might lead to destabilization of the global economy.
The situation in the South China Sea is on the back burner but any misadventure could increase tensions that might lead to a conflict engulfing the whole Pacific Ocean.
Turkey, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and a regional power, is moving closer to Russia. China and Russia are strengthening the bonds of cooperation and friendship; the emergence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and many other regional alliances is part of the changing geopolitics in Asia.
The US is losing its popularity because of its hostile policies and is suffering isolation globally. Once the moral leader of the civilized world, it has become a laughing stock under the presidency of Donald Trump. Even longtime close allies are disappointed and keeping a distance from the US. The United Nations too is losing its due role and has failed to maintain its charter in many cases.
India understands well the dynamics of all such changes and is trying to gain as much as possible. It has become a Major Defense Partner (MDP) with the US. It is getting assistance in high tech and emerging technologies. India has acquired the latest weapons as well as economic assistance. It has become the biggest beneficiary of US foreign aid after Israel.
However, India has kept its options open and may not follow US policies in true spirit. It will most probably continue its trade with Iran, hence defying US-imposed sanctions. It is a fact that India depends on Iranian oil, along with other countries. Let’s wait and see how the US implements its sanctions on India. Will the US allow all other countries to continue to import oil from Iran or will it only grant a special concession for India?
India has succeeded in obtaining MDP status with the US but has also rebooted relations with Russia. India has once again become the beneficiary of Russian weapons and is going to get the S-400 missile system. Turkey was punished and had its request to acquire F-35 fighter jets delayed because of its interest in the Russian S-400 but India is given an exemption. Why this special treatment!?
India is acquiring technologies to suppress Kashmiris and expanding its military ties with Israel, while getting all possible benefits from the Arab world.
India openly opposes China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The BRI is focused on upgrading infrastructure, connectivity and people-to-people contacts and enhancing cultural harmony. It is meant to reinvigorate economic activities and promote prosperity in the region. India, in spite of opposing it, is still a beneficiary of its funding through the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Keeping in mind India’s policy of grabbing opportunity from anywhere to further its interests may be fruitful and succeed in the short term, but in the longer run, the saying “everybody’s friend is nobody’s friend” may come true and no country may trust India as a true ally.
Pakistan was closely allied to the West during the entire Cold War era and was a frontline state in America’s “war on terror,” sacrificing 70,000 precious lives with an estimated net loss of around US$250 billion in economic terms. What have we Pakistanis gotten in return from the US, and the West in general?
It is time to think and rethink, think smartly and act proactively. Our intellectuals and scholars need to advise our leadership on the true situation and help them devise appropriate policies. Whatever we sow today, our next generation will reap tomorrow.
As long as indian economy grows at at least 7 percent india will have friends,poor beggars like Pakistan will not have friends only masters
You better look after your country’s economic status. And instead of giving lectures to us use your lectureship skills to improve your infrastructure. Don’t worry about us. We are good in diplomacy as always and we will change or redirect our course of action according to the situation
You better look after your country’s economic status. And instead of giving lectures to us use your lectureship skills to improve your infrastructure. Don’t worry about us. We are good in diplomacy as always and we will change or redirect our course of action according to the situation
You Pakistanis are a failed state because you are always focussed defeating/badmouthing India rather looking for your own development.
Before pointing fingers at India, why don’t you realize that your Iron friend China is using you for your agenda and has actually denied you aid.
You genius guys, you have sold your motherland to Chinese and who are not even pulling you out of deep economic problems.
You Pakistanis are a failed state because you are always focussed defeating/badmouthing India rather looking for your own development.
Before pointing fingers at India, why don’t you realize that your Iron friend China is using you for your agenda and has actually denied you aid.
You genius guys, you have sold your motherland to Chinese and who are not even pulling you out of deep economic problems.
We don’t need your suggestions
We don’t need your suggestions
Prof Aiwan, a well written piece. But please understand that in international diplomacy there are no permanent friends or enemies but only permamper national interests. The OBOR initiative is an initiative by China to colonise the counties by luring them in a debt trap. Pakistan’s CEPC is an example of that. The rate of interest is astonishing high. India Dewas its strength from internally from a multi cultural pluralistic society. This non aligned principle that India follwedf has seen it through a cold war and in an emerging multi polar world. Prof, the world is shaped by the powerful and influential counties. It is not a question of trust but mutual need and areas of convergence which drives nations to partner. I hope you read my line of thinking.
Prof Aiwan, a well written piece. But please understand that in international diplomacy there are no permanent friends or enemies but only permamper national interests. The OBOR initiative is an initiative by China to colonise the counties by luring them in a debt trap. Pakistan’s CEPC is an example of that. The rate of interest is astonishing high. India Dewas its strength from internally from a multi cultural pluralistic society. This non aligned principle that India follwedf has seen it through a cold war and in an emerging multi polar world. Prof, the world is shaped by the powerful and influential counties. It is not a question of trust but mutual need and areas of convergence which drives nations to partner. I hope you read my line of thinking.
Another terrorist from the world’s terrorist factory Pakistan, surviving on foreign aids and grants the day a country refuses to give them money that country becomes a major enemy of pakistan. Us donated around $32billion to Pakistan but it spent all the money in terrorism instead of investing in development of the country, every one should accept the fact that Pakistan had better chances of development than India because of its alliance with west before but as they prefer beggers will remain beggers. ????????????????
Another terrorist from the world’s terrorist factory Pakistan, surviving on foreign aids and grants the day a country refuses to give them money that country becomes a major enemy of pakistan. Us donated around $32billion to Pakistan but it spent all the money in terrorism instead of investing in development of the country, every one should accept the fact that Pakistan had better chances of development than India because of its alliance with west before but as they prefer beggers will remain beggers. ????????????????
India is buying weapons to suppress Kashmiris and Pakistan is the moral leader of the world spreading peace one terrorist at a a one ..hilarious !!
India is buying weapons to suppress Kashmiris and Pakistan is the moral leader of the world spreading peace one terrorist at a a one ..hilarious !!
Some regional power are moving closer to China and Russia and some are against it. In this gap, westeners are putting trap, lets be aware timely.
Its our Asia and we have to make better.Lets dream for prosperous #ASIA No hate no war, only peace and development.
Some regional power are moving closer to China and Russia and some are against it. In this gap, westeners are putting trap, lets be aware timely.
Its our Asia and we have to make better.Lets dream for prosperous #ASIA No hate no war, only peace and development.
Quite understandable that a Pakistani is not happy and expressing his displeasure at the diplomatic victory of India.
Quite understandable that a Pakistani is not happy and expressing his displeasure at the diplomatic victory of India.
Americans most withdraw its bases from Asia and from south china sea because its a threat for rising regional powers or else face the consequences.. so far indians concerns they are afread of loosing regional market by flooding of chinese goods through open boarder all across Nepal, pakistan, bhutan and afread of loosing market share.. neither US nor India alone or incombination can stop chinese authoterian caplism…
Americans most withdraw its bases from Asia and from south china sea because its a threat for rising regional powers or else face the consequences.. so far indians concerns they are afread of loosing regional market by flooding of chinese goods through open boarder all across Nepal, pakistan, bhutan and afread of loosing market share.. neither US nor India alone or incombination can stop chinese authoterian caplism…
Perry, you worship self-serving rants of a savage gangster as message from God.