Are Armenia, India, and Serbia “Balancing” Against Russia or “Betraying” It?

Are Armenia, India, and Serbia “Balancing” Against Russia or “Betraying” It?

All three countries are diversifying their long-standing relations with Russia, but their preexisting institutional memberships are the determining factor in whether this is just geopolitical “balancing” or an outright “betrayal”. International politics is in the midst of multiple paradigmatic changes as the emerging Multipolar World Order progressively replaces the existing unipolar-led one, and this has…

Venezuela, Afghanistan and North Korea: 3 Conflicts Which Represent the US vs. China and Russia

Venezuela, Afghanistan and North Korea: 3 Conflicts Which Represent the US vs. China and Russia

In spite of the rapidity or protracted nature of US decline, Russia and China, in speaking in a single voice, have lead to the US being isolated in the elite club of the three superpowers. While some pundits continue to downplay the increasingly strong partnership between Russia and China, the reality is that as Russia’s…

Afghanistan Seeks Russia’s Aid While Russia Defends Pakistan Against Trump’s Accusations

Afghanistan Seeks Russia’s Aid While Russia Defends Pakistan Against Trump’s Accusations

Russia joins China in condemning US statements against Pakistan while Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Russia says ‘NO’ to US involvement in his country. Afghanistan’s official Ambassador to Russia, Abdul Qayyum Kochai has stated that he welcomes Russia’s role in mediating a diplomatic peace process in his country. Abdul Qayyum Kochai said, “We would like Russia to help…

Chinese Foreign Ministry Stands Behind Pakistan, Criticises Trump and SLAMS India

Chinese Foreign Ministry Stands Behind Pakistan, Criticises Trump and SLAMS India

According to China, India is “slapping its own face” with its provocative actions along the Chinese border. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying has held a press conference where she discussed recent events while taking questions from journalists. The overall weight of her remarks speak to the fact that China is getting increasingly fed up with…

US Threatens Pakistan as Part of New Afghan War Drive

US Threatens Pakistan as Part of New Afghan War Drive

US government officials have begun to spell out the meaning of Trump’s threat to punish Pakistan if it does not suppress Afghan insurgents operating from its border regions. These punishments include not just cuts to aid and payments for services rendered in fighting the Aghan war, but also encouraging India, Pakistan’s arch-rival, to play a…

China Tells Trump Not to Allow India to Interfere in Regional Interests

China Tells Trump Not to Allow India to Interfere in Regional Interests

China has made it clear that any US-Indian cooperation should not threaten China’s position in the region, including and especially in Pakistan. When Donald Trump announced he hoped to work with both India and Pakistan to bring peace to Afghanistan, many eyebrows were raised. Not only are India and Pakistan regional rivals, but they have historically…