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The struggle for Tibetan independence
From today’s International Herald Tribune:
DHARAMSALA, India: Young Tibetan leaders at a summit meeting of exiles are pushing the Himalayan region to declare independence from China, while the older guard continues to support a more conciliatory approach toward Beijing, participants said.
The tug-of-war over the future of the Tibetan movement comes after the Dalai Lama, the [...]
The most expensive small arms buy ever - China and the Congo
Since 1998, 5.4 million people have died as a result of violence in the Congo. This is more deaths than from any other conflict other than World War II. A report by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) said “Congo’s loss is equivalent to the entire population of Denmark or the state of Colorado perishing within a [...]
The dangers of arrogance in foreign policy
Pakistan - the front line of the war against terror and a fragile US partner- recently asked the US to provide it with additional nuclear energy technology and supplies. The US (and France) has just made a similar deal with India, Pakistan’s arch historical enemy. The US said no. Pakistan went looking elsewhere and [...]
China Angered by Arms Sale to Taiwan
China has reacted angrily to the US decision to sell $6.5 Billion of advanced arms including Patriot missiles to Taiwan. China has terminated planned military exchanges and is considering other sanctions. To quote Al Jazeera, “…the plan includes the sale of advanced Patriot missile defences, Apache attack helicopters, and submarine launched anti-ship missiles.”
US diplomats in Beijing [...]
A busy week in Washington - India, Pakistan and Nuclear Treaties
While the US domestic press was busy this week reporting on the economic meltdown the Bush administration also made some foreign policy decisions worthy of note. Driven by President Bush, the Senate voted 86-13 for a ground breaking decision to allow US business to export nuclear know-how, reactors and materials to India. This policy change breaks [...]
Foreign Policy and the Vice Presidential Debate
The Biden-Palin debate had been much anticipated. Both candidates performed well - hitting their talking points and strengthening their bases. Palin was strong in her comfort area of energy and playing up her folksy delivery. Biden looked like a statesman and reamined composed. He appeared knowledgeable and confident on foreign policy. He didn’t gaffe to any real extent. [...]
