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.
The High Seas Treaty, which would allow for better administration of high seas, was adopted by UN on 19 June but can only come into force once 60 countries ratify it
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s assurance to the Philippines comes a day after Beijing made a serious representation to Manila over the Spratly Islands.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is being repeatedly weakened by by some nations arbitrarily interpreting its definition.
The group BIMSTEC could stem the region’s creeping militarization by instituting a Bay of Bengal Zone of Peace that seeks to limit any bellicose behaviour of extra-regional powers.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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.