Tensions have prevailed over aggressive Chinese assertions in the waters. Beijing's claims overlap with exclusive economic zones of several countries in the region, including Indonesia.
Ventures by Japan, South Korea and Taiwan illustrate how the race for REE security is accelerating, powered by both geopolitical tension and industrial strategy.
ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.
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.
Does Modi really want to play this game again with China? Why get involved in disputes thousands of miles away especially when you lack any leverage over the disputing parties? Wants to show off his 56 in chest to his Bhakts?
Modi is worried about SCS. Meanwhile Pakistan and Bangladesh are forming a new alliance with their sights set on India, the India Myanmar border continues to heat up and China is building a giant dam right at the border.
Does Modi really want to play this game again with China? Why get involved in disputes thousands of miles away especially when you lack any leverage over the disputing parties? Wants to show off his 56 in chest to his Bhakts?
Modi is worried about SCS. Meanwhile Pakistan and Bangladesh are forming a new alliance with their sights set on India, the India Myanmar border continues to heat up and China is building a giant dam right at the border.