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Tag: Geopolitics
Asia Times | India, China and contours of the Asian Century | Article
These two giants share a common interest in the rise of a multipolar world but they need to overcome decades of mutual lack of trust to achieve a shared vision of peace — Read on http://www.asiatimes.com/2019/10/opinion/india-china-and-contours-of-the-asian-century/
History of Geopolitics: theories and types of geopolitics
https://youtu.be/nIGtsP3oJzI In this presentation we look at the development of geopolitics as a concept and practice. The concept emerged in the beginning of the 20th century, as Geopolitik. (For a preview of the contents of this lecture see: https://youtu.be/P56NoTi0L80). Over decades of global diplomacy and international politics it was interpreted and developed by scholars from … Continue reading History of Geopolitics: theories and types of geopolitics
Belt and Road Initiative: Geopolitical Analysis
http://www.youtube.com/watch The Belt and Road initiative is a convergence of China's New Silk Road project to create land routes through Central Asia, linking Eurasia and Europe, with the New Maritime Silk Road initiative to build a network of ports and logistics in the Indian Ocean region. This presentation analyses the geopolitics of the Belt and … Continue reading Belt and Road Initiative: Geopolitical Analysis
The Deep History of Civilisation: the blue emerald of the Indus
In the high mountainous knot of the Pamirs in South Central Asia, in the Badakhshan region of north eastern Afghanistan, there is a small cave on the side of the hill. On approaching closer, one might hear the clink-clink of rock striking rock; one might see that the inside of the cave is lit with … Continue reading The Deep History of Civilisation: the blue emerald of the Indus
India responds to Belt and Road Initiative with infrastructure push – Nikkei Asian Review
The recent launch of a direct flight between Guwahati in northeast India and Dhaka in Bangladesh marks the beginning of a new phase in the ties betwee — Read on asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/India-responds-to-Belt-and-Road-Initiative-with-infrastructure-push
India keen on ASEAN playing key role in emerging Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar
India has said that it wants to see a strong, unified and prosperous ASEAN playing a central role in the emerging dynamic of the Indo-Pacific as it contributes to the country’s prosperity and security as well. Addressing foreign ministers of the ASEAN member states here in the Thai — Read on http://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/india/india-keen-on-asean-playing-key-role-in-emerging-indo-pacific--jaishankar.html
Europe should not blindly follow the US on China
Europe should not blindly follow the US on China — Read on http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/europe-should-not-blindly-follow-the-us-on-china-1.3975461
Asia-Pacific ministers push dialogue to end region”s spats
Asia-Pacific ministers push dialogue to end region''s spats — Read on http://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/asiapacific-ministers-push-dialogue-to-end-regions-spats/1588874
Sun Tzu’s Art of War: Geopolitics of Ancient China
http://www.youtube.com/watch Sun Tzu's Art of War is the perennial classic of grand strategy, marking a paradigm shift in the organisation of warfare in not just Chinese but world history. Master Sun professes the importance of training, leadership and the study of warfare not just as an art but also as a science. 'The use of … Continue reading Sun Tzu’s Art of War: Geopolitics of Ancient China
