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West Asia Roundup September 2020

Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Abstract:

Jordan was the last Arab country in 1994 to have normalised relations with Israel. Even though over the years Israel has tried to informally engage with the Arabs especially GCC countries the formalisation of relations w

October 05, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Article, Israel, Qatar, Azerbaijan, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Armenia

United Nations at 75

Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech to the 75th UNGA session mentioned that the form and structure of the UN reflect the world of 1945. These are inadequate to face the challenges of the 21st century. He also highlighted India’s contribution

October 03, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy, Commentary, India, Pakistan, China, Turkey, COVID-19, Multilateralism, UNGA, France, reforms, UAE, UN Secretary General

China's Debt Trap in Central Asia

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Background

Chinese interest in Central Asia is multifold. Firstly to secure its northwestern region of Xinjiang, which shares a direct border with three Central Asian countries; Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Xinjiang is home to

October 01, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Article, China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Corruption, Tajikistan, BRI, Debt Trap, Loans, AIIB, Predatory lending, Anti-Chinese sentiments, Credits, Territorial claims

The Palestinian Predicament

Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

The normalisation of diplomatic relations between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain earlier this month has changed the regional dynamic as more Arab countries may follow the lead. This has a direct impact on the Palestinian psyche and support system as

September 29, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy, Commentary, Arab Spring, Gaza, Arab League, OIC, UAE, PLO, Abraham Accords, Hamas, Israel. Jerusalem

भू-मध्य सागर में तुर्की का ग्रीस और साइप्रस के साथ रार

Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

यूरोपीयन यूनियन कांउसिल ने 14 अगस्त को एक वक्तव्य जारी कर ‘ग्रीस और साइप्रस के साथ अपनी पूरी एकज�

September 29, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy, Hindi, Commentary, तुर्की। कमाल अतातुर्क। ईयू। एर्दोगन । ग्रीस। फ्रांस। साइप्रस। मेडिटरेनीअन। ऑटमन एम्पायर।

Leadership Transition in Japan and its Implications

Amb Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa

Japan swore in a new Prime Minister, Mr. Yoshihide Suga, on September 16, 2020. The leadership change came about due to the unexpected decision of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to step down a year before time citing ill health, ending a consecutive 8-yea

September 28, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy, Commentary, India, China, QUAD, shinzo abe, Covid, GDP, Senkaku Islands, LDP, US Japan Alliance, Yoshishide Suga

China and the International Human Rights Regime

Dr Hirak Jyoti Das

Introduction

China’s rise marked by the combination of high economic development, swift modernisation and authoritarian political structure has been highly attractive for other developing states to imbibe and follow course. In reality h

September 25, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Article, UNHRC, Hong Kong, Tibet, Xinjiang

Chinese involvement in IUU Fishing

Amruta Karambelkar

Within the strategic community a less-spoken issue when it comes to China is its role in global fishing. Threat from China is often discussed in terms of its territorial aggression, military, its state-owned enterprises, its technology, hybrid warfar

September 25, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Article, North Korea, China, Africa, UNCLOS, conservation, Maritime, Ecology, IUU, SDG, Ecuador, Fisheries, Sustainability, Environment