US-North Korea summit: A realistic deal, but still a long journey ahead
History was made in the island state of Singapore on June 12 as the erstwhile foes, the US and North Korea, took a leap of faith to leave the past …
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From Wuhan to Qingdao, India-China ties turn sugar-sweet: River, rice & P2P
River, rice and a bit of sugar – the positive flow in India-China relations that started in Wuhan washed ashore the Chinese coastal city of Qingdao, with Prime Minister Narendra …
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Germany backs freedom of navigation in SCS and a stronger ASEAN: German MP
The 2018 edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue saw a strong convergence among leading European countries and the US for stronger cooperation to counter China’s attempts to alter the status quo …
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US is in Indo-Pacific to stay, will ensure rule of law in South China Sea (INTERVIEW)
Amid ongoing churn and realignments in the Indo-Pacific geopolitical landscape, the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore (May 31-June 2, 2018) renewed the world’s spotlight on pressing issues facing the region and …
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Vietnam to China: No excuse for deploying weapons in South China Sea
SINGAPORE: With the region’s spotlight on China’s alleged militarisation of islands in South China Sea, Vietnam’s Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich has vigorously pitched for resolution of maritime disputes …
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South China Sea: Mattis warns China to stop coercion & play by rules
SINGAPORE: The China challenge loomed large at the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s annual security summit, with US Defence Secretary James Mattis accusing Beijing of militarisation of artificial islands in South …
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South China Sea & SAGAR: Bolstering partners like Vietnam
SINGAPORE: Batting vigorously for freedom of navigation and keeping the world’s maritime transit routes free and open amid widespread concerns about alleged militarisation of islands in South China Sea by …
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Amid China concerns, PM Modi unveils India’s vision of inclusive Indo-Pacific
SINGAPORE: Amid festering anxieties about China’s hegemonic ambitions, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a soaring statesman-like vision of a “new Indo-Pacific,” region which is open, pluralistic, inclusive and …
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Modi visit to script a new chapter in India’s Singapore Story
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has touched down in the vibrant island state to usher in another chapter in “India’s Singapore Story,” which will be framed by technology, innovation, entrepreneurship …
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With China and Indo-Pacific on mind, Modi heads on 3-nation ASEAN voyage
Underlining an upswing in India’s Act East policy amid competitive geopolitics in the region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage with the leaders of three key ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, …
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