China vs. US & EU in Asia Pacific – Commerce and Territorial Claims
Losing out for not being a part of the mega trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) which was signed between the US, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim countries, China has expressed its openness to join the Trans-Atlantic mega trade bloc Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). “China takes an ‘open attitude’ toward the Transatlantic […]
Obama’s Historical Visit to Cuba – Human Rights or Economy?
In a significant development, US President Barack Obama is set to make a historic official visit to Cuba from March 21–22. Announcing the decision, Mr Obama said: “We still have differences with the Cuban government that I will raise directly. America will always stand for human rights around the world. Next month, I’ll travel to […]
Energy security in South Asia
South Asia is at a critical juncture today. Development is the overriding priority for the region because of the high incidence of poverty but energy is proving to be a critical constraint. The entire region is suffering from an acute energy crisis. There are three major concerns with regard to the energy sector. Firstly, South […]