India commences work on Sela Tunnel to bolster national security in Arunachal Pradesh. Perched at an altitude of 13,800 ft, Sela pass on the 317 km long Balipara-Charduar-Tawang (BCT) road connects West Kameng, East Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh to the rest of the country. It reduces travel time and provides all weather connectivity to Tawang.
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China marched in areas where it was not supposed to be, junking all CBMs, as part of overall ‘Incremental Encroachment Strategy’, exploiting first mover advantage. China soon found itself handicapped by strong Indian response. Chinese strategic aim to control Eastern Ladakh was to provide depth to its National Highway G-219, Karakoram Pass, redraw Line of Actual Control (LAC) as per its perception (1959-60) and negotiate border on its terms thereafter. India’s strategic goal should be to continue insisting on a formal delimitation and demarcation of the LAC, which is difficult but achievable, pending a permanent settlement of the Sino-Indian border issue. We must be ready for the long haul.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held an online interaction with Minister of National Defence of Vietnam Sr Lt Gen Phan Van Giang on July 01, 2021. Defence Forces of the two countries will continue to engage under the framework of India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2016) and under the guidance of the Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People signed during the Virtual Summit between the Prime Ministers of the two countries in December 2020.
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The world politics is enforced by ample number of complex and unpredictable actors which always demand the innovative methods from the diplomats. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the diplomacy is the startling new dimension in the world of geopolitics. AI technologies such as NLP (Natural Language Processing) are useful for the state to establish communication with the foreign natives. Authors present an unique perspective on global policy makings, global diplomacy and data gathering.
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UK Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today kicked off preparations for a trade deal with India, launching a 14-week consultation to seek the views of the public and business. Wide input from consumers and businesses across all sectors will help the UK craft a deal that includes closer cooperation in future-focused industries such as science, technology and services, creating high-value jobs across the country. Formal negotiations are expected to begin later this year.
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International Workshop on 'Quad in the Indo-Pacific' is the first such initiative which opens up discussion toward Quad in the Indo-Pacific.
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Secretary of Defence of United States of America, General Lloyd J Austin will visit India from 19 to 21 March 2021. Secretary Austin’s visit to India as part of his first overseas travel emphasizes the strength of the India-US strategic partnership.
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On the sidelines of Aero India 2021, I spoke with UK Defence Adviser to India Brig Gavin Thompson and Deputy British High Commissioner, Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford on the Indo-UK strategic security partnership. While the ongoing crucial military logistic agreement is expected soon, UK's Rolls Royce is in talk with India over building aero engine of 110 KN capability. Along, PM Boris Johnson is looking to reinstate his visit to India, Deputy HC Jeremy told BW Businessworld.
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