Crisis In Tunisia
President Saied’s act of ‘freezing’ the Parliament and taking over all powers of the state has stunned the world. But it was not totally unexpected.
K. P. Fabian retired from the Indian Foreign Service in 2000, when he was ambassador to Italy and Permanent Representative to the United Nations. His book Commonsense on War on Iraq was published in 2003.
President Saied’s act of ‘freezing’ the Parliament and taking over all powers of the state has stunned the world. But it was not totally unexpected.
Why is the Biden-Putin Summit significant? What does it say about the nature of global politics?
Biden’s erroneous approach in dealing with Iran is leading to a China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan & Afghanistan axis.
Is it possible to realise the ‘two–state solution’?
A key question unaddressed by most pundits is this: why did the crisis erupt now & who is the prime beneficiary thereof?
The state elections amidst the pandemic are a reflection of the grim reality we are living through.
If the JCPOA is not revived, an Iran-China-Russia axis may emerge, much to Washington’s disadvantage.
Will the end of Qatar’s blockade foster cooperation among the GCC members?
There is nothing wrong in starting on a moral note; Biden will be demonstrating that America is a benign hegemon.
With regard to Fakhrizadeh’s assassination, there is a deplorable shortage of moral outrage in our world.
Biden is likely to restore decency, good sense & mature diplomacy. We must celebrate democracy’s ability to correct itself.
The key question that should engage India is: what will be the impact on China of the 2+2 Ministerial dialogue?
Drawing from history, we can conclude that China’s subversive diplomacy & hegemonic behaviour are likely to continue.
Did the United States offer a Permanent membership to India in the UN Security Council? If so, did Nehru reject it? Why?
India needs to address the asymmetry in military capabilities. Diplomatically, it must punch far above its weight.