This is the second of a three part series by Danny Lam on the way ahead for the "One China Policy. 2017-01-15 By Danny Lam The Beijing Regime’s strident advocacy of “One China” Policy dates from 1949 when the PRC was proclaimed after the competing Republic of China (ROC) retreated…
2017-01-15 By Robbin Laird Notably, Prime Minister Abe visited Donald Trump shortly after his electoral victory. After a meeting at Trump Tower in mid-November 2016, Abe had this to say: Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described Donald Trump as a "trustworthy leader" after meeting the U.S. president-elect on Thursday to…
2017-01-17 By Nilova Roy Chaudhury New Delhi. The election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States left people around the world surprised, if not stunned. With no previous experience in administration and given the tenor of his campaign rhetoric, Trump’s election created an element of uncertainty, leaving…
2017-01-18 By Gulshan Luthra New Delhi. The Indian Air Force (IAF) urgently needs to finalize acquisition of 200 to 250 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCAs), preferably twin-engine due to the bird-infested skies in the region. Outgoing Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha mentioned the figures at…
The strategic challenge posed by the increasingly assertive leadership of the People’s Republic of China needs to be met. The new American Administration has a strategic opportunity to reshape its policies towards the PRC, rather than simply engaging in a “tit-for-tat” exchange, which the PRC is well postured to augment…
2017-01-17 The C-295 is an evolving lift and support aircraft. The W version has several enhancements to the legacy aircraft. In a Trade Media Briefing held on May 29 and 30 2013, Airbus highlighted the changes associated with the C-295W. According to Airbus Military: Featuring winglets and uprated engines as standard,…
01/17/2017: HMAS Ararat is one of the Royal Australian Navy’s patrol boat fleet based in northern Australia. The fleet operates 365 days a year to defend against potential civil maritime threats, including illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing, narcotics trafficking and irregular maritime arrivals. In order to provide this continuous capability,…
2017-01-17 By Kenneth Maxwell Donald Trump has always seen the Main Stream Media (MSM) as his competitors and frequently enemies. The press was the most vilified target during his raucous Presidential campaign. Attacking the press always drew the loudest and most popular response from his followers, other than attacking "crooked Hillary…