President Obama’s announcement that the US is a Pacific nation, after 200 years of acting like an Atlantic nation, signifies the most important shift in US foreign policy vision since the Marshall Plan and Eisenhower doctrine. Seen by China as… Read More ›
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Options on Syria: International Conference Option Should Include Iran and Syria in Parallel Forum
In the face of non-compliance with the Annan Peace Plan, the International Community is reduced to considering two alternatives: regime transition of Al-Assad out of power and convening an international conference on Syria as a means of coordinating and increasing… Read More ›
China’s Sphere of Control challenged by India’s Agni 5 and Contestation in the Spratly Islands + Response to Comments
After the introvert-ism of the cultural revolution, China has been steadily building its power and position as a regional, if not a global mega power. During the Cold War, China deliberately took on the-then more powerful US by supporting armed… Read More ›
Siachen Glacier Tragedy Represents an Opportunity for Mediating an Entrenched Conflict
On 13 April 1984, India took over a strategic portion of the Siachen Glacier in a military operation that since 1947, had been controlled by Pakistan. One of the most beautiful places on the earth, technically translating to “the land… Read More ›
How Far Does Israeli Military Strategy Concerning Iran Necessitate An Automatic Military Response From the USA?
Today Israeli Prime Minister met with President Obama concerning Iran. Preceding and following the official meetings, The President and the Prime Minister gave important press conferences in which each nation’s national security interest was outlined. For Israel, it is important… Read More ›
Comments on BRIC and Iran Post: Iranian Presidential Election in 2013 and Competing for Security Council Seats
A good friend of mine who knows the inner politics of Iran and the negotiations with the US/West sent me very valuable comments by email on the BRIC and Iran post. I felt I had to anonymously share his comments…. Read More ›
The BRIC and Iran: The Start of a New Era of Activism?
In the UN halls of power, one hears a lot of whispers about the ascent of the BRIC, or BRICSA as it has now become – Brazil, Russia, India, China and the newest member, South Africa. While the power of… Read More ›
