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Showing posts with label Syria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Syria. Show all posts
6 Mar 2012
2 Mar 2012
Syrians pay the price
"As ferocious fighting continues in Syria, it is imperative that the international community strive for an immediate ceasefire of some kind. President Bashar al-Assad's regime is increasing its use of heavy weapons, while continuing to claim legitimacy."
The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Syrians pay the price: Since the constitutional changes are coming via a questionable referendum at a time when Syria is at war with itself, the promises held out by the new constitution seem utterly farcical.
The failure of the Arab League mission and the absence of consensus and even credibility at the U.N. Security Council mean that international options are fast disappearing. Given the interests propelling U.N.'s most powerful members, its helplessness should not surprise anyone.
The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Syrians pay the price: Since the constitutional changes are coming via a questionable referendum at a time when Syria is at war with itself, the promises held out by the new constitution seem utterly farcical.
The failure of the Arab League mission and the absence of consensus and even credibility at the U.N. Security Council mean that international options are fast disappearing. Given the interests propelling U.N.'s most powerful members, its helplessness should not surprise anyone.
24 Feb 2012
A test of India's Big Power aspirations
"With the divided U.N. vote setting the stage for a deadly civil war, India must work to bring the western interventionists and BRICS nations back to the same table."
For the first time since assuming a seat at the U.N. Security Council, India showed it bore the markings of a Great Power. The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : A test of India's Big Power aspirations: Faced with a Security Council vote on Syria, India set aside its geopolitical interests, abandoned an old alliance with Bashar al-Assad and acted both on moral and tactical considerations.
Syria is headed towards civil war, thanks to a double veto by Russia and China at the U.N. The resolution's failure has pushed the Syrian crisis away from the horseshoe table, into the hands of a few nations with vested interests.
India's vision forward for Syria comprises three elements: Syrian-led transition, a complete eschewal of both externally and internally induced violence, and close co-operation with the Arab League. To prevent a free-for-all, and to resolve the crisis in an institutional setting will be Indian diplomacy's greatest challenge.
The task of bringing the Syrian brief back on the SC's agenda falls squarely on the shoulders of India and South Africa. And there can be no agreement without the support of both Russia and China. For this reason, a BRICS consensus is essential.
The pursuit of an “independent” foreign policy in yesteryears saw India shying away from pivotal issues. India's decision on Syria is commensurate with her aspirations to Great Powerdom.
For the first time since assuming a seat at the U.N. Security Council, India showed it bore the markings of a Great Power. The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : A test of India's Big Power aspirations: Faced with a Security Council vote on Syria, India set aside its geopolitical interests, abandoned an old alliance with Bashar al-Assad and acted both on moral and tactical considerations.
Syria is headed towards civil war, thanks to a double veto by Russia and China at the U.N. The resolution's failure has pushed the Syrian crisis away from the horseshoe table, into the hands of a few nations with vested interests.
India's vision forward for Syria comprises three elements: Syrian-led transition, a complete eschewal of both externally and internally induced violence, and close co-operation with the Arab League. To prevent a free-for-all, and to resolve the crisis in an institutional setting will be Indian diplomacy's greatest challenge.
The task of bringing the Syrian brief back on the SC's agenda falls squarely on the shoulders of India and South Africa. And there can be no agreement without the support of both Russia and China. For this reason, a BRICS consensus is essential.
The pursuit of an “independent” foreign policy in yesteryears saw India shying away from pivotal issues. India's decision on Syria is commensurate with her aspirations to Great Powerdom.
20 Feb 2012
New game on West Asian chessboard
"For India, whose stakes are high not just in Syria but the entire region, the time has come to demonstrate a new form of non-alignment, between Saudi Arabia and Iran"
The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : New game on West Asian chessboard: Two facts are evident in the situation in Syria. The “international community” is determined to topple Bashar Al Assad's regime, and there is heavy and undisguised involvement of external forces, with active encouragement and assistance including financing and arming of anti-regime elements.
Once the dissidents in Syria manage to seize control over some territory anywhere in the country, the external involvement will become decisive in tilting the scales against Bashar. In addition, the opposition would also need to put together a coalition of their own so that foreign aid can be channelled to them - as happened in Libya.
Every successive country involved in Arab Spring has witnessed increasing levels of violence. The Syrian revolution has cost thousands of lives on both sides and will surely claim thousands more.
India might have to practise a new form of non-alignment or dual alignment between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Continued instability in Syria might make the region unstable, affecting the production and export of oil, and, most importantly, the situation of the six-million Indian diaspora working in the region.
The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : New game on West Asian chessboard: Two facts are evident in the situation in Syria. The “international community” is determined to topple Bashar Al Assad's regime, and there is heavy and undisguised involvement of external forces, with active encouragement and assistance including financing and arming of anti-regime elements.
Once the dissidents in Syria manage to seize control over some territory anywhere in the country, the external involvement will become decisive in tilting the scales against Bashar. In addition, the opposition would also need to put together a coalition of their own so that foreign aid can be channelled to them - as happened in Libya.
Every successive country involved in Arab Spring has witnessed increasing levels of violence. The Syrian revolution has cost thousands of lives on both sides and will surely claim thousands more.
India might have to practise a new form of non-alignment or dual alignment between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Continued instability in Syria might make the region unstable, affecting the production and export of oil, and, most importantly, the situation of the six-million Indian diaspora working in the region.
18 Feb 2012
17 Feb 2012
'The only way we can use sanctions is by unanimity'
Q&A
Vice-president of the European high commission, Catherine Ashton is also the European Union (EU) high representative for foreign affairs and security policy. Recently visiting India before an India-EU summit, Ashton spoke with Sachin Parashar about a free trade agreement in the works, reaching unanimity on policy within the EU, applying sanctions on Iran - and the critical situation in Syria:
Interview - Q&A
-The Times of India, February 17, 2012
Vice-president of the European high commission, Catherine Ashton is also the European Union (EU) high representative for foreign affairs and security policy. Recently visiting India before an India-EU summit, Ashton spoke with Sachin Parashar about a free trade agreement in the works, reaching unanimity on policy within the EU, applying sanctions on Iran - and the critical situation in Syria:
Interview - Q&A
-The Times of India, February 17, 2012
7 Feb 2012
Taking A Stand
India must become a part of the solution in Syria
Taking A Stand
It was highly encouraging to see India take a stand in the form of a "recent vote in favour of the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Syria." It is a "departure" from its usual trend of not committing to a stand, in effect, watching from the sidelines, and hence compromising on being a key voice of the developing world. India can presently take the opportunity to be a part of the Syrian solution.
-The Times of India, February 7, 2012
Taking A Stand
It was highly encouraging to see India take a stand in the form of a "recent vote in favour of the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Syria." It is a "departure" from its usual trend of not committing to a stand, in effect, watching from the sidelines, and hence compromising on being a key voice of the developing world. India can presently take the opportunity to be a part of the Syrian solution.
-The Times of India, February 7, 2012
2 Jan 2012
What A Ride
As we step into 2012, people power has changed the world
Article - What A Ride
-The Times of India, January 2, 2012
Article - What A Ride
-The Times of India, January 2, 2012
28 Dec 2011
2011: Democracy's Odyssey
Protests this year showcased popular yearning for freedom, dignity and participation
Article - 2011: Democracy's Odyssey
-The Times of India, December 28, 2011
Article - 2011: Democracy's Odyssey
-The Times of India, December 28, 2011
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