China’s Nuclear Build-up: Implications for India

China’s Nuclear Build-up: Implications for India

China’s Nuclear Build-up: Implications for India

By — Dr Manpreet Sethi;

China’s nuclear build-up is much in news. The November 2022 annual report on Military and Security Developments related to the People’s Republic of China, released by the US Defence Department has raised its own estimates from last year on the likely increase in China’s nuclear warheads.

Systemic Change under Xi Jinping – Issues and Implications

Systemic Change under Xi Jinping – Issues and Implications

Systemic Change under Xi Jinping – Issues and Implications

By – Hemkumar Jain;

In the run up to the quinquennial Party Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) being held from October 16th 2022, there is a frenzy of publications by the China-watching community in the media. They cover several topics and explore many facets, but retain an overwhelming focus on the likely personnel changes at the leadership level: particularly in the Politburo and its Standing Committee.

China’s Ukrainian Gameplan

China’s Ukrainian Gameplan

By – Dr. Rajorshi Roy The Russia-West standoff in Ukraine has witnessed a sharp escalation amidst Russia’s recognition of independence of eastern Ukrainian provinces of Luhansk and Donetsk. Given the proverbial crossing of the Rubicon, all bets are off on the prospects of a de-escalation in tensions. However, what is clearly discernible is which sides nations have taken in this geopolitical contestation. And China is no exception. Beijing showed its cards during the China-Russia Summit held in February 2022. Their joint statement spelt out China’s implicit support to Russia. Read More