China’s strategy to make greater inroads in South Asia
My Republica, 30 December, 2014
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded his three-day official goodwill visit to Nepal on Saturday, reiterating China´s resolve to further strengthen Nepal-China bilateral relations. More…
India views Chinese membership in South Asian body with wary eye
Global Times, 29 December 2014
China’s involvement in South Asia has been increasing over the past decade, with the country undertaking a number of large-scale infrastructure projects in the region, while also increasing the level of trade and investment with countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). More…
Integration, cooperation: Regional connectivity vital for trade, say experts
The express Tribune 13 December 2014
Academics, diplomats and economic experts underlined the need for trust building measures, greater cooperation and connectivity among South Asian states to benefit from the vast potential of trade and compete in the regional as well as global markets. More…
Defending our turf in S Asia
The Free Press Journal, 08 December, 2014
India is making a determined bid to secure its sphere of influence in its neighborhood to counter China’s growing influence. The recent 18th SAARC summit in Kathmandu threw up limited outcomes, barring the agreement for cross-border energy cooperation. More…
Time to revitalize SAARC
Arab News, 08 December, 2014
Is the very concept of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) gradually loosing relevance as its progress has been held hostage by the longstanding rivalry between India and Pakistan repeatedly?. More…