The notion that there are no permanent friends or enemies in international relations-only permanent interests-is a widely accepted principle in geopolitics. I would argue that interests are also not permanent, and they shift in the sands of time. The only constant interest is survival; everything else is subject to change. The geopolitics in South Asia […]
Great Game
Key players in the new great game
The Great Game that began between the Russian and the Britain empires and culminated in the fight for dominance over Afghanistan came to an end with the collapse of the Soviet Unionin 1991. That development created a power vacuum in the Central Asian region, which is rich in hydrocarbon wealth and other precious mineral resources. […]
Challenges and opportunities of a contemporary Great Game
America, Russia and China, the three major military powers today, have not fought one another directly before or after the two World Wars. They have, however, been involved in dozens of conflicts in which other countries have fought on their behalf. In recent past, all three have launched vigorous efforts to improve security in areas […]