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India’s Geopolitical Pivot Is Complete After Trump’s Successful Visit

February 26, 2020

India's gradual geopolitical pivot towards the US -- hitherto deceptively disguised as "multi-aligning" between Great Powers -- is complete after Trump's successful visit, during which time the two co…

The Russian-Indian Oil Deal Is An ‘Unpleasant Surprise’ for Iran, Not the US

February 14, 2020

Opinion

Shishir Upadhyaya, a former Indian naval intelligence officer and one of RT's newest columnists, is incorrect in recently writing that the latest Russian-Indian oil deal is an "unpleasant surprise for…

Neocolonialism and Geopolitical Rivalry in Sri Lanka

February 10, 2020

Opinion

Sri Lanka’s historical narrative has been defined by geopolitical rivalry, external aggression and internal resistance to that aggression. The early historical era experienced successive waves of inva…

Afro-Eurasia Would Be a Timely Alternative to the Indo-Pacific

January 21, 2020

Opinion

Russia's repeated rejection of the US' 'Indo-Pacific' concept that Foreign Minister Lavrov claims is a ruse for "containing China" highlights just how urgently it is that a more inclusive and non-host…

USA Bolsters Anti-Chinese Efforts in the Indo-Pacific

November 17, 2019

Opinion

In response to China’s increasing political and economic clout in the region of South Asia, Washington has intensified its efforts to promote its concept of the free and open Indo Pacific. Donald Trum…

Russia Is Skeptical Of the US’ ‘Indo-Pacific’ Concept

November 6, 2019

Opinion

The interview that Russian Prime Minister Medevedev gave to the Bangkok Post during his recent visit to Thailand to attend the ASEAN Summit there served to remind everyone of Russia's skepticism towar…

New Bases to Counter China? Indo-Pacific is New Priority Region for the US

September 1, 2019

Opinion

After devastating the Middle East through sanctions, warfare, and the backing of extremists to fight proxy wars, the Indo-Pacific region – not the Middle East – is now the Pentagon’s “priority” region…

The Recent Japanese Elections Might Slow Down the US’ “Indo-Pacific” Strategy

August 1, 2019

Opinion

Last month’s Japanese elections saw Prime Minister Abe’s ruling bloc lose its two-thirds parliamentary supermajority needed to change the country’s pacifist constitution, which could seriously slow do…