Chinese discourse places particular emphasis on the role of the US, evaluating both the strategic feasibility of deeper American involvement and the broader geopolitical consequences.
Tensions persist after Israel-US launched what they called a 'preemptive strike' against Iran on 28 February, plunging the region into chaos with Iran striking back. Stay tuned for live updates.
Shortfall could hit tens of millions of homes if gas cargoes due in March do not start moving within days, Bloomberg has learnt. India buys over 90% of its LPG from the Middle East.
The lessons of earlier American regime-change efforts should be obvious. The dismantling of Iran’s regime could lead to the breakdown of state authority and the rise of warlords.
Tensions persist after Israel-US launched what they called a 'preemptive strike' against Iran on 28 February, plunging the region into chaos with Iran striking back. Stay tuned for live updates.
From outset, this was clear that prospect of acquiring weapon tech was at least part of reason for Iran’s interest in nuclear reactors even as the Shah denied it.
Though Israel focused on sabotaging enemy assets & countering proxies among others, the 7 October Hamas attacks changed its stance that the heads of enemy states were off-limits.
Even if Narendra Modi is too petrified to take a stand, the Congress and Sonia Gandhi have rightly criticised this outright violation of international norms.
Exports to the UAE, Gulf remittances and shipping are at risk as the Strait of Hormuz is closed. A weaker rupee, and soaring gold liabilities could stoke inflation.
While the 1970s and 2022 shocks supercharged US inflation, a sustained conflict with Iran would primarily hit the American economy through slower growth.
Nearly 50% of India’s crude imports are exposed to the chokepoint. So far this year, India has imported an average of 2.6 million barrels per day (mbpd) from Gulf countries.
Two Indian naval ships involved in the search and rescue operations in connection with IRIS Dena, which was operating 20 NM West of Galle in SAR region under Sri Lankan responsibility.
The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.
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