In the absence of sensitivity, we may talk to each other but little progress will be made if we do not empathise with the other side's point of view, Indian Ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale said.
The 'informal meeting' does not necessarily lead to a joint statement at Wuhan, but the primary risk here is if the expectations are high and the actual deliverables insignificant.
Militarily, 2009 is a far cry from 1962 for India and China. Politically, both nations, particularly China, have huge risks in an armed skirmish of any size, leave aside a war.
The time has come for us to look inwards for the solution to our half-century irrational fear of the Chinese. For too long, we have used the Chinese threat to justify our nukes.
South Africa is now holding a mirror to the world. It is led by a Black African captain, powered by a diverse group of players, and has just won the WTC and a series in India while sitting atop the Test rankings.
Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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