China-India Relations: dawn of a new era

China and India are earnestly working towards easing their border tensions. Both countries concluded Tuesday the 14th round of border talks with a joint call to “seek a fair and reasonable solution acceptable to both…

Cancun Climate Summit: Uncertainties loom

World leaders, Policy makers, Non Governmental Organizations, Research institutions and businesses are meeting in Cancun, Mexico, for the annual United Nations climate change conference. An estimated 10,000 people are expected to attend the conference which…

World markets fall following Korean crisis

The crisis in the Korean Peninsular are badly affecting markets – not only in Asia, but in other parts of the world. According to China Daily, Seoul’s Kospi index shed 0.15 percent, or 2.96 points,…

Afghanistan: a big issue for NATO

After the NATO summit it became obvious that the alliance is trying to show it is still relevant in the world stage. The organization set out a series of strategic goals aimed at stabilizing the…

UK: a hot seat for immigrants

The United Kingdom (UK) is facing challenges in dealing with the issue of immigration – especially in relations with Muslim immigrants. Muslims think immigration policies do not favor them, while officials find it absurb for…

General Hamid Gul blasts Wikileaks

General Hamid Gul has denied aiding the Afghan Taliban and calls Wikileaks a work of fiction. He was reacting after being implicated by WikiLeaks for rendering the fight against terrorism difficult by allegedly collaborating with…

Fallouts of Obama’s visit to India

U.S President Barack Obama’s recent visit to India increased expectations of more strategic partnership between U.S and India. The visit was seen to be very useful for both countries, as well as Pakistan – a…