India’s Modi continues his year-one diplomatic whirlwind with a week in Europe

India’s Modi continues his year-one diplomatic whirlwind with a week in Europe

Special to WorldTribune.com Dhruva Jaishankar, German Marshall Fund of the United States WASHINGTON — Diplomatically speaking, it has been a busy first year in power for India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi. In addition to hosting the leaders of the United States, China, and Russia, he has embarked upon state visits to India’s major democratic partners […]

As U.S. loses ‘its edge’, India looks to South Korea for defense options

As U.S. loses ‘its edge’, India looks to South Korea for defense options

Special to WorldTribune.com By Donald Kirk, East-Asia-Intel.com The Great Game for Asia is assuming new dimensions. Korea counts on the U.S. for some of its most advanced weaponry, but Korea also is a source for weapons technology and components. That’s why India’s defense minister, Manohar Parrikar is in Seoul this week shopping for whatever Korea […]

U.S. expands military involvement in Yemen’s proxy war between Iran, Saudis

U.S. expands military involvement in Yemen’s proxy war between Iran, Saudis

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — U.S. military officials said the Pentagon has expanded weapons shipments to the Saudi-led Arab coalition now conducting an air campaign against Iran-backed Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen. By taking an active interest, the United States is deepening its involvement in the Yemen conflict which is being viewed in the region […]

Irreconcilable differences in our time: Let’s not go to pieces over peace

Irreconcilable differences in our time: Let’s not go to pieces over peace

Special to WorldTribune.com By Donald Kirk, East-Asia-Intel.com Some of the terrible problems we read, hear and talk about so often are beyond solution. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated this week that as long as he was in office there would not be a Palestinian state. The two-state idea, he said, was not going to […]

The Indian Ocean emerging as central nexus of 21st century geopolitics

The Indian Ocean emerging as central nexus of 21st century geopolitics

Special to WorldTribune.com By Dr. Assad Homayoun The Indian Ocean has already become the key focus of the global strategic and commercial contest for the 21st Century. The realization is slowly dawning in Europe and the Americas that this is the dynamic element of the new Asia-Pacific strategic architecture. And now, because of historical developments, […]

U.S. puts China in bind, backs India’s bid for UN Security Council

U.S. puts China in bind, backs India’s bid for UN Security Council

Special to WorldTribune.com By Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com The U.S. government has announced its support for India’s quest to become a permanent member of the United Nations’ Security Council. The statement was included in a joint declaration with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has become something of a star on the international geopolitical stage. With […]

Sanctions stress spurs Putin trip to India seeking expanded deals

Sanctions stress spurs Putin trip to India seeking expanded deals

Special to WorldTribune.com By Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Dec. 10 in hopes of securing big-ticket deals. Putin’s Russia is feeling severe economic pain caused by rising global energy sources, falling oil prices exacerbated by Western sanctions to punish Putin’s gambit in Ukraine. India is by far the […]

In Modi, Americans find a world leader to get enthusiastic about

In Modi, Americans find a world leader to get enthusiastic about

Special to WorldTribune.com By Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com He looks like a sophisticated man of the world, talks like a man in charge of the universe, and was received in the U.S. on his maiden state visit like something of a rock star. He is India’s new Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose charm and openness won him many […]

China versus Japan: The new Great Game in South Asia

China versus Japan: The new Great Game in South Asia

Special to WorldTribune.com East-Asia-Intel.com Following in the footsteps of Japan’s triumphant South Asia initiatives under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, China feels the pressure to compete for influence and goodwill in the region as well. This week, China’s Supreme Leader Xi Jinping made a swift visit to South Asia to curry favors from the governments of […]

Saudi expands India cooperation with refinery contract

Saudi expands India cooperation with  refinery contract

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has approved an energy contract with India. Saudi Aramco awarded a $54 million contract to India’s Essar Projects for the modernization of a refinery. The maiden contract, meant to focus on engineering, procurement and construction, was expected to be completed within 29 months. “The $54 million EPC […]