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at January 31, 2018 0

Income inequality in India is getting worse.

 
A country of poor people but, not for poor people
At the event of ongoing World Economic Forum, a report was released by Oxfam. The report underlined the increasing wealth disparity in India in couple of years. Reportedly, the 1% of total population owned 73% of total wealth in 2017. However, the figure was 58% in 2016. By and large, the increasing ratio is much higher than expected and this is prodigious situation.

Meanwhile, experts analyzed the situation as worse than before. Indian tax reforms were brought in by British authoritative rule in 1922. As can be seen, the inequality has raised surpassing the situations from any of the year passed. Additionally, economists have confirmed the rapid growth of economic diversification between the countrymen. Henceforth, the approximate calculations have to be noted seriously. Meanwhile, if someone is going to object the estimations, than the direction and rapidity of income equality would still be a concerned aspect to deal with.
 
Top 10 Indians are having 73% of total wealth.

To demonstrate, the liberal mode of ideological economic system in this country has seems failed. The poor who are working hard for the owners, living in poor conditions but building infrastructure as struggling for the education of their children to get going. As can be seen, Indians are struggling for a meal a day. Consequently, these conditions are going to urge on more corruption and patronage resulting in weakening and discouraging democracy. Explicitly, according to the reports, it will take approximately 900 years for a low income worker in India to earn what the top executives and owner in leading firms are earning in a year.

There are extreme level steps that government has to conduct including to promote inclusive growth by encouraging labor sectors, high tax ration on super-rich personalities, tackle gender discrimination and reforms against tax dodging. The estimated tax evasion is $200 billion. Most importantly, the fact is developing countries are losing about $170 billion in tax dodging every year.

By and large, the solution of this massive drawback is lying in Indian hands. Growth diversity can be eradicated through limiting the share of shareholders which are getting ten times to the salary of an average worker who works day after day for the firm. The companies should encourage limiting the pay ration to owners and executives as well.

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at January 30, 2018 0



Pakistan has been entangled in issues of huge spectrum since the last decade. It has coped up with hunger, poverty, corruption, sanctions, bad trade and many other issues in this time. But what stood apart from all the issues of this fragile democracy was the menace of terrorism. 




However, the nation realized after a decade of bloodshed that something needed to be done for the peace and safety. While this sentiment was on the rise, the terrorists delivered another heavy blow. It was the massacre of the APSACS Peshawar.

The massacre of Peshawar was actually targeted at the schools to disrupt the educational services of Pakistan. However, this step created a sentiment that the military leadership had to think about. Immediately, a verdict of war was passed, and military initiated the Operation Zarb e Azb within three days. This ensured that safety of Pakistan from the terrorist elements had to be uprooted.

Sharif’s Zarb e Azb




General Raheel Sharif, then serving chief of Pakistan was the man with the plan in this operation. The operation was given proper space and the residents of the terrorist infested cities were displaced internally. 

Raheel Sharif is hailed as a conqueror of terrorism in Pakistan...


After that, a year of bloodshed and war followed to rid the Northern areas off the terrorists. The result of this was around 90% decrease of the terrorist activity in Pakistan. The remaining 10% was coming across the border. As some commanders retreated into Afghanistan and are conducting operations from Afghan territory, as Pakistan claims.

Maintaining a Ripple


It is said that creating a ripple is the easiest feat to obtain, while maintaining it proves to be a boulder of responsibility. In the final phases of the Operation Zarb e Azb, Sharif had to leave his office and get retired. The next general was none other than the one fighting on the Northern Fronts, General Qamar Javed Bajwa.




Bajwa was entrusted with an opportunity that was higher and more intense in its spectrum as compared to General Raheel Sharif. The nation had to now maintain the feat that one general made with high efforts.

For Bajwa, only maintaining the feat was not the case. There was a severe distrust amongst citizens too as the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had chosen him personally. And being associated with a corrupt politician was a high disrespect in its own sense.
Although, this sentiment was dominant but, Bajwa had to maintain a ripple and give in more positive reforms to the society. He initiated the operation Radd ul Fasaad, which ensured that the enemies of Pakistan are eliminated from within, and the positive reforms in the nation are overseen.

Radd ul Fasaad takes care of the enemies from within.

Another Worthy Piece of the Puzzle

The Radd ul Fasaad still continues to this day, uprooting all the enemies from within. The role of the army is becoming better every day and the potential issues. The curse of corruption remains, but the administration of Pakistan will also take care of it someday.

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at January 27, 2018 0

The south-Asian battle for global domination is not unknown at all! The two powers in the region, India and Pakistan have been in this intense rivalry since the dawn of their independence. Since then, different moves and strategies to prove one’s regional superiority on their seasoned rivals are emerging. 

And due to this very same sentiment, the two are never able to have a same point of view over something.

However, according to many, Indians and Pakistanis look the same; and they proved it with their condition in the GHI (Global Hunger Index).



In the GHI ratings, India stood at 100th place while Pakistan could secure the 106th only. These positions were the least applauded ones owing to the claims of both the nations in their political drives. Currently, there are many African countries too that were able to outperform these two nations in this index.

The Largest Nations on the Planet


India is known to have the second largest population in the World after China. On the other hand, Pakistan is at 6th number. Hence, this situation according to some is more critical than anything else.



Both of these nations have a strong agricultural environment that is sustainable for the most suitable growth of the plants. And despite all these perks at their disposal, the two are claimed to face serious hunger issues.

Top 3 in Asia


Another chart that marks both of these nations in the top 3 is the hunger. However, this one is not something to be very proud of.



In Asia, the most hunger-affected nation is Afghanistan. The second place is currently owned by Pakistan and the Indians are the third hungriest nation in the Asian continent.

Analysis


Both of these nations aim for the highest skies when it comes to bragging about their potential and dominance in the region. However, if we set the political sirens aside, major losses are experienced by both.

The Indian and Pakistani economies are expected by the world to hit the superpower ratings in the coming future. However, the hunger of the present doesn’t attest to that. Both of the nations are struggling badly with hunger and the level of interest in this matter is minute.

If both of the nations do not revise their hunger policies in due time, the chances are that both will be struck by some of the worst issues in the near future.
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at January 26, 2018 0

Thailand is struggling to end the bonded labor and human trafficking within its fishing vessels. However, to their biggest disappointment, the trend still seems to be rife.



Being the World’s largest seafood exporter is not a easy feat to maintain, and Thailand is known for this. But the abuse of the human-rights onboard the fishing ships equally as traumatic!

Horrific Results Revealed


In an investigation by the Human Rights Watch between 2015 and 2017, the Thailand’s situation aboard was clearly horrific. The investigation teams interviewed around 248 current and former fishermen in the Thai fishing industry. And the reports revealed that the fishermen that are mainly Cambodian and Burmese are still underpaid and are experiencing a poor working atmosphere and standard of living.

The report was mainly conducted to mainly minimize the effect of this menace as it plagues the $6.5 Billion industry. It also investigates the Government’s pledges to reform and how they have been successful to cleanse this industry.

The Fish On Your Plate Might Be One Too!



The report concludes that the fish meat that makes it to the markets of Europe, Americas and Japan has no proof that this food was not provided by abused workers. The situation is intense in this scenario and therefore imminent actions are required to uplift this curse.



Shrimp, snapper, bream, mackerel and tuna are among some of the fish that are delivered to the international markets by these Thai workers. So the next time you see the tins of international meals, just think about the poor working conditions and lifestyle people have to afford to get that platter of meal ready.

Shockwaves Around the World

The report is yielding some very disturbing results for the reputation of the Thai fishing industry in the international market. The European Union intends to put a ban on the Thai seafood imports owing to the life of the workers as depicted by the court.

There were reports like this one before in the 2014 and 2015 where Brussels gave a warning to Thailand to improve the conditions. The government responded by enforcing a new ordinance that regulates the fishing industry. There was a requirement put on the immigrant workers to have all the necessary documentation on the vessels before leaving the port and after arrival. However, now it is being revealed that these attempts to control this issue have also failed.



The US on the other hand has also put Thailand on the watch list by categorizing it as “Tier 2” in the Global Human Trafficking rating. This is the second-worst rating category for the US and the effects of this inclusion would be felt by Thai international exports.

Government Also Made a Report


The government of Thailand also claimed to initiate official inspections and interviews of the fishing laborers. Out of those 474,334 people that got interviewed, none could identify the case of a forced labor. However, with this latest investigation, claims are being made that once the boat makes it into the waters, the IDs and official documents are confiscated by the workers and the leaves are not granted by the employers.

The issue of Thailand’s seafood industry still continues to be a tug of war.

Analysis


The Thailand’s fishing industry is huge in size owing to its clients and their distinct needs. The possibility of the industry running without international labor is impossible. However, there should be implemented proper means to make sure that the lifestyle both off and onboard the fishing vessels are bearable for immigrants.

The investigation in which none of the 474,334 fishermen experiencing a forced labor seems highly exaggerated. There could not be a case where such a gigantic number of investigations are made and on the other hand only a few hundred manage to rule them out. The government’s failure in projecting the true figures signifies how poor of a situation there is in the Thai industry of seafood.
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at January 26, 2018 0
MSDF is once more claiming to have caught North Koreans red handed as their boat gains fuel supplies from a Dominican Republic vessel in the East China Sea. The North Korea is not allowed to be provided any fuel or energy supplies in that region.
North Korean vessels are once more caught taking supplies in violations of the sanctions imposed by the US.


Earlier this week, a Maritime Self-Defense Force aircraft took the photos of the encounter. The P-3C also took images of the refuel that was in process near Shanghai, the Capital of China, the sources told.

The Japan has responded violently to this information, and has passed it to the United States, the key ally for the Japanese in the sanctions against North Korea.

Japan and North Korea are Not at Ease


Japan and North Korea are once more at a state of tug-of-war by Japan vowing to take tougher measures to ensure that North Korea does not evade the international sanctions. Taro Kano, who is the foreign minister said,

“North Korea is becoming more skilled at escaping sanctions. We will take a co-ordinated response to it internationally.”

Japanese Are On the Lookout


At the request of the US, the Japanese MSDF land and air vessels are constantly patrolling the proximity of Korea to see if North Korea is evading any sanctions as put by the US. This is being done in response to the UN Security Council resolution that had been passed to prohibit any of its member states to provide goods and energy supplies to North Korea.
This time the North Korean vessel was caught red-handed by the Japanese Lockheed P-3C aircraft.

In this encounter, a P-3C aircraft was on the same duty and specifically looking out for the illegal transfer of the refined oil at sea by North Korea.

North Korea Becoming Tougher Day By Day


In response to the recent nuclear and missile tests by the North Korea, the US and the international community put more sanctions on the North Korea to maintain the balance of power in the region. North Korea currently faces a huge list of tough international sanctions due to its mysterious actions in the region.



Also, as the encounter was captured near Shanghai, the claims are also being made to approach Hong Kong to tighten the regulations in the proximity so that the sanctions can be enforced more effectively.



Sigal Mandelker, the Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence says,

“Hong Kong, of course, is an international financial hub and at the same time it has company formation and registration rules that we think need to be stronger,”

Analysis


The role of North Korea in the region is getting more troublesome for the UN Security Committee. The Japanese are on the lookout but the present capabilities of the North Korean military pose a serious threat in the region. Furthermore, with the inclusion of the latest missile system and state of the art nuclear research, North Korea makes it impossible to be controlled by force. Hence, US and other allies can’t do anything but to monitor that none comes into a constructive contact for the North Korean authorities.

In the recent encounter, the Chinese should also be attentioned. Being a global superpower, the role of China in enforcing the rule is a vital one. And if such happenings are underway in the proximity of China then this is a moment to think about it. The Chinese should strengthen their proximity to make sure that North Korean vessels don’t use their waters for this activity, or else, unrest within of the Security Council will also be seen.

Even previously, Chinese firms have been accused for exporting metals and other goods to the North Koreans. The regulations should be tightened a bit, otherwise this North Korea versus Japan encounter can escalate into a USA versus China war in the UN Security Council.
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at January 24, 2018 0

Ayatollah Khomeini is 78 now and in poor health as well.

Ayatollah Khomeini is ill according to the reports

Earlier in January, this year Iran experienced the biggest dissidence since Green Revolution in 2009. Although, it shacked the structure of this clerical republic but it couldn’t throw massive impacts politically. Similarly, the movement had no clear goal or political objective to go for. Henceforth, the momentum of dissidents lost after couple of days. The civil society was behind the turmoil demanding political openness and freedom of activities.

Iran severely cracked down the protest by coercion. The demand for change is still not appreciated by Iran and its security forces and they are likely to tackle any such sort of objection in near future. But, there is some fortuity for change at the top. The biggest barrier and restriction in the way of change has been the Supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini. Comparatively, this man has sponsored the cautious political approach and curbed the activities. But, the man is 78 now and is in the condition of poor health.  The question is what will happen to Iran if their Supreme leader dies?

Picking up the next leader

A three-member council will instantly take charge of their duties in case of Khomeini’s death or inability to perform functions. Iranian President, the head of Judiciary and a scholar of Guardian council are contained under the three-member council. They will take care of the responsibilities of supreme leader until the Assembly of Experts, announces the successor of Ayatollah Khomeini.

The Assembly members are elected by Iranians for the tenure of eight years.  There are basically three groups in which the assembly is divided: Pragmatists, Independents and Hardliners. As can be seen, the Independents seem important in choosing the succession for the reason that their vote can change the outcome. Additionally, many other factors can influence the process.

Shall we expect the Shift?

Iran is a clerical administrated state for about 40 years till now and the office of Supreme leader is a place of radical Muslims. Although, he advised his assembly that his successor must be a revolutionary and not a timid but assembly seems to be influenced by conservative approaches.
Hassan Rouhani, the President of Iran is a firm aspirant and candidate for the leadership. 
Hassan Rouhani is in power till 2020


Additionally, the chances of even higher if Khomeini dies for the reason that Rouhani would still be in his office till 2020, when his term expires. Similarly, as a member of the assembly of experts, the president has got potential to put leverage over other members.

Meanwhile, Iranian people who want to moderate their state from theocracy to democracy would still prefer him over a hardliner despite the fact they know Rouhani will not push up the change in radical setup.

Rouhani wants his country to be liberated from western influence yet, he wants to cooperate with them economically. To sum up, he wants his country to be an Islamic version of China with strong economy and military. By and large, if he makes up himself up for the task and gets the status of Supreme leader, Iran will experience the extensive transformation in every aspect.


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at January 23, 2018 0

North Korea has assented to participate in the Winter Olympics to be held at Pyeongchang.

Winter Olympics to be held from 9 to 25 February 2018


A joint hockey team would be made by both of the states at the occasion of Olympics. Additionally, athletes from both sides will march under the same flag at the opening ceremony, which is on 9th of February. The teams will enter under a unification gesture and surely that moment would be hysterical for the entire world. Of course, the gesture shown by both sides will ease the tensions between them and could be proved vital for the future of Peninsula. Officials of both states are hopeful that the games will release the atmosphere of pressure between them.

South Korea has decided to send its athletes as a goodwill gesture to North Korean Ski resort for training. North Korean officials also will visit the South to scrutinize the facilities and preparations at the venues. Meanwhile, Northern side has promised to send a team of 550 delegates to participate in the Olympics. The squad will travel through land to reach at their destined point of Pyeongchang.

North Korean participation has put down the tensions to some extent as negotiated in talks. The process would prove as a diplomatic hijack that could bring peace in Korean Peninsula.
IOC meeting between North & South Korean Officials 


Moreover, North Korean weapon program has been a threat to world, which resulted in sanctions and warning to the dictator. Seoul despite the restrictions has made a first move to met Pyongyang at a border site has tremendously reduced the tension. Additionally, the discussion at that time proved vital and represented marked improvement in relations.


Despite the fears that Seoul has fallen for Pyongyang’s offensive strategies, South Korea has stated that The Olympic Games are always meant to reduce tensions, not to create and raise walls. These are about understanding, bilateral trust, cooperation and discussion. To sum up, the Games will hopefully open up the doors of trust, which will be essential for the peaceful future of this Peninsula, region and for the whole world. Southern side of Korea has urged the world to join in the festivity of hope. 
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at January 23, 2018 0

The weapons would prove a boost for Taiwan’s defense as it faces threat from mainland China.

US assistance to Taiwan is riling up China

Taiwan is ready to take the delivery of standard missiles, around 250 pieces of FIM-92 Stinger and other updated batches of arms to increase its military and naval capabilities.

Yesterday, Defense Ministry of Taiwan released a statement that this deal would be worth of $14 Billion. Coupled with, the consignment is on its way towards Taiwan.

The Stinger missiles could prove remarkable as they are light-weighed and can be easily fired from the shoulder. Additionally, they have got the versatility to fire from surface to earth. Similarly, they could be used in tanks and other vehicles. Used by militaries across the globe, the missiles were popularized by the United States in the 1980s. These missiles were used in profuse wars such as by Soviet Union during Afghan intrusion and in the Syrian civil war. The United States still has not used the missile at any time and there are some rumors about the missiles that they were manufactured to defend the America n President during a crucial situation.
FIM-92 Stinger Missile

The missiles are meant to contribute as the firepower to much-needed naval combat. The Taiwanese army will take the delivery of the weapons later this year. Former administration of United States in the tenure of Barack Obama cleared the way for such sorts of deals with Taiwan even relations of US with China were still cordial. Additionally, the fixed time for such contract agreement was from 2017 to 2020. The American institute in Taiwan signed the deal.

To sum up, Taiwan is convinced that this weapon delivery will boost up its military and naval capabilities in case of war with mainland China. Likewise, Taiwan will defend its territory in case of any possible invasion by China in future by discouraging the Chinese Liberation Army by its missile technology.


On the other hand, weapon delivery will surely exasperate China. By and large, The People Republic of China still holds its stance on the issue of Taiwan at all the platforms. Still, China is yet to throw a statement regarding the deal.
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at January 22, 2018 0

China considers this region important to its economy and security due to number of reasons.

Tibet is the home of tallest mountains and angelic places. 


Tibet is now one of the most repressed and compacted region in the world. Al though it’s been half a decade since, China invaded this region in 1950 but the people of Tibet never stopped believing that they are a fee nation with their own culture, language, norms and values. Similarly, Tibetan people are ethnically distinct from Han Chinese, inhabiting China’s east. About 60 years ago China occupied this region still the emerging super power couldn’t suppress the resistance of the people belonging to the region, who clearly deny China’s rule and claim their autonomy.

Part of East Asia, Tibetan region has an imperative demographic figure that it influences the entire sub-continent even whole of Asia. Once an empire, Tibet is surrounded by great Himalayas, Kunlun, Altyn Tag and Nan Shan from the sides. Additionally, the region is called “Third Pole of The World” for the reason that it has got enormous fresh water reserves in the form of ice as arctic motion. Similarly, the highest plateau in the world and still it is growing.

China on different occasions opposed the stance of Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan people. Similarly, countries of the region and world have condemned China on platforms against its forceful suppression of people and not letting them autonomous. But the question is why Tibet is so important to China that it doesn’t want the region to be separated or influenced by any other country.

Firstly, China is alarmingly short of fresh water. Much of the country is desert specially, in North. To overcome this dilemma, China is working over building new dams. But, until the completion of dams, country will be in need of water as a primary need and this is where we find out the Tibetan gravity. Tibet is a crucial source of fresh water and it has one of the largest fresh water resources after arctic and Antarctica. Likewise, Yangtze and Yellow rivers, the two most important rivers that flow all across the country are resourced from the Tibetan plateau. Not to mention, the land in between the rivers is known as one of the best agricultural land in the world.  
Rivers originated from Tibet


Secondly, Tibet is affluent in natural resources. Earlier, it was spotted that Tibetan soil is blesses to have at least 15 different sorts of natural reserves. These reserves included copper, zinc, led, iron and others, worth around $150 Billion. The area is approximately as big as three states of United States such as California, Montana and Texas combined. Henceforth, it will increase the Chinese exports and expand the economy.

Finally, although, having 13% of China’s total land area only 0.2% of population lives here. India is a neighboring threat to China. Tibet plays as a geographical protection of China. If China makes the region autonomous, India is going to rule Tibet. The meaning is clear; India is going to have strict command over water resources of China as it had forcefully done the same thing in Jammu & Kashmir, withholding the water resources of Pakistan. Additionally, Tibet is a backward region with no infrastructure, which means India in case of invading China, will not have a smooth path to pass.

China is making more and more moves to integrate the Tibet into Chinese culture. Thousand of Han Chinese has moved to the region. Chinese government is working on the infrastructure as they recently opened world’s highest rail road and even an airport near the Indian border in Tibet. To sum up, China knows the value of the relevant region and is working on to winning the hearts of Tibetan people to indulge them in national circle.


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at January 20, 2018 0

Kurds are the 4th largest ethnic group in the region without an autonomous state.

Kurdistan is yet  a dream of millions of people

Kurds are one of the oldest ethnic groups found in today’s world. Historically, they are an Iranian group in the Middle East. The Kurds are the only ethnic group which lacks an autonomous state. The fourth largest ethnic group in Middle East holds population up to 25 million people. They live in the connected border areas of Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Syria.

The Kurds have a distinct identity. They have their own culture, traditions and norms and they are united by race. Similarly, they have their own language but for the reason of cross border split after the Ottoman Empire, majority of their population due to territorial reasons now can speak Arabic, Turkish and other languages. Additionally, they also adhere to number of religion but their majority follows Sunni sect of Islam.

After the beginning of 20th century, great numbers of population raised voice for a self-governing state for their own nation- Generally attribute that as Kurdistan. After the Success of allies and defeat of Turkish Ottoman Empire in world war one, the victorious allies made arrangements in the 1920s Treaty of Sevres for a sovereign Kurdish state. Whereas, three years later in 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, set up the borders of modern Turkey, with no plan for a Kurdish state. Eventually, this left the ethnic groups with a status of outnumbered people in their respective divided countries.

From the end of WW1 to the Gulf war of 1990, the Kurds fought number of times for their autonomous state. Accordingly, the threats were put down by respective countries and Kurds had to face abolition at several occasions.

Kurds in Iraq

 Kurdish community got fruits when after years of political and military contests. Eventually, in 2005 Kurds secured a constitutional recognition for their autonomous region in north of the Iraq.  

Earlier to 2005, Kurds inaugurated successful missions against the British and Baghdad government. Meanwhile, Iraqi government forcibly expelled the Kurdish majority of the region through a plan named later as “Arabisation,” for the reason that these areas were repopulated with the Arab communities of Central and Southern Iraq.

Al though this was a plan of Iraqi government but proved favorable for Kurdish society as they reached at the town of Khanqin, close to the Iranian, Syrian and Turkish border. Similarly, the areas of other three states were decidedly populated by Kurdish tribes. Frequently, this became a Kurdish union. Likewise, Saddam Hussein in 1990 did the same thing to remaining Kurds in the areas forcibly burning 4000 villages and killing many.

Iraqi Kurds hold a key position and require their neighbors to support them in terms of economy as they export oil. Eventually, they need the markets to access.

Kurds in Turkey

Turkey holds a key position for Kurds as about 20% population of the country belongs to this s. community. Turkey set up restriction on Kurds in every aspect as they were not able to involve in any social or political activity. Equally, the Kurdish language was outlawed until 1991.

Kurdish areas of Turkey have a grip our rich resources and opportunities. Likewise, Turkish government is accused of forcefully withholding the resources of particular area. Ankara at number of occasions has shut down any effort that was organized to strengthen the Kurdish people politically. However, the party named Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) called for an independent Kurdish state inside Turkey in 1978. Eventually, armed struggle was launched against the government and in response thousands of people were murdered while hundreds of them were misplaced. Clashes continued until 2012, when government and PKK began talks to settle down and ceasefire. But, after a while, combat was started again. Since, then thousands of people have been killed and Kurdish population is yet to have a sovereign state.

In Syrian Case

The PYD party is the most sticking out figure which represents Kurds in Syria. Additionally, it holds an armed group SDF, which occasionally has supported government and Syrian rebels for its own interests. During the Syrian crisis, the party or armed group whatever, has handled to lusted out mini-states in different cities of the country similarly, Aleppo, Raqqa and Hassakah.

The US is backing the SDF against ISIL to recapture the cities that are holed by ISIL forces.

Iran’s Reaction towards the Community

Iran has long strategic relations with Kurds living inside the country and outside specifically Iraqi Kurds. Iran backed the Syrian Kurds against ISIL. Earlier, in the era of Shah, Iran supported the Kurds in Iraq. Iran provided assistance the Kurdish insurgency against the government.
But this is not the whole story inside of the country. In fact, Kurds in Iran started rebellion movements in 1960. This gave hope to the dying movement during the Iran-Iraq war but was unable to throw a landmark.


Meanwhile, Iran continued to deploy its forces near the border areas. In recent years it clashes between the forces and Kurds have been witnessed resulted into heavy casualties. Iran also wanted the referendum in Iraq to fail for the reason that it felt that the Israel was supporting the referendum in order to put its steps at the doors of Iran. Likewise, the assistance could be given to the Iranian Kurds. Henceforth, Iran does not perceive to be an admirer of Kurdish unions. 
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at January 18, 2018 0

New leader Airlangga Hartarto is facing the arduous task of making the better image of his party.

The new head of party Airlangga Hartarto

The Indonesian Parliament Speaker and Leader of the Indonesia’s party of the workers group Setya Novanto is been charged with corruption and allegations. The party has got an outstanding image inside the country but the recent accusations have put that trust and poise down from the minds of general public. However, new leader Airlangga Hartarto is busy making rational approaches to prepare profoundly for the 2019 legislative election. Al though, the party has been the victorious in most of the history because of its best arrangements. Mr. Hartarto was once the master mind behind the party’s success in elective grounds. However, the party has been struggling in electoral bases, since, the 1988 post democratic era. Al though, the fact that the party owns better organization than other 10 parties of the country.

Airlangga Hartarto has admitted the conflicts and tension inside the party ad he is looking forward to eject the misunderstandings to bring this party again at the top. During the past five years Golkar has struggled with internal clashes which eventually, made the position worse. Hartato’s ambition is yet to strengthen the country internally and not to fire anyone. The homework of this transition period will bring the foods as he is destined to go into market and win the 2019 election with a clear objective. As the ground is just fifteen months away, Golkar is eying at the 16% of total vote in the elections or may be 100 seats in the parliament in any event. Not to forget, that the party wants just 2% of more votes it gained in 2009 and 2014. Meanwhile, the party holds 91 parliamentary seats now.
Former Head Setya Novanto accused on corruption charges

Earlier, the polls were suggesting 12-13% of votes in favor of the party but after the charges of corruption and bribery of Novanto in Indonesia, the polls went down to 8-9%. Additionally, the poles are suggesting that the ruling Indonesia Democrat party for Struggle, the party of the president Joke Widdow is still at its very best of position, winning the suggestion by 25%. Explicitly, the Indonesia Democrat Party for Struggle has got 19% votes in 2014 elections.

Airlangga is been criticized by appointing Bambong Soesatyo as the new housekeeper. He was the chief of Anti corruption unit formed to investigate against the corruption charges of Novanto. Indeed, his party needs to work on establishing an independent investigation forum and find a way to work better to erect bribery and prosecute under the charges. Moreover, inside dilemma of Golkar is telling us that most of its members are quitting. The gone members are in the verdict that the party is under crisis and they see no future over there.

By the time, Golkar has no revival since the collapse of new order regime in 1998 when three of Suahrto’s close allies occupied the party. Airlangga is now proposing older politicians to step back and encourage the new faces to come over and work for the prosperity of the country. The older ones may share their wisdom and experiences to the beginners.
In the final analysis, Golkar and Presidnet Widdow’s parties are making a move to collaborate upcoming elections. The region of west Java, will prove a a beneficial for both of the sides if they join together and work for a coalition over there.  


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at January 18, 2018 0

The romance has had its ups and downs in recent times.  

Indian PM welcoming his Israeli counterpart

        

India and Israel have not been the best friends in past but now we are witnessing an atypical fantasy. Two persuasive leaders of their nations have met twice within six months is a matter of unusual interests and consequences. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s act of withholding from the protocol to personally welcome his Israeli counterpart at the airport has put a new question mark for the observers. Additionally, the words which were repeatedly used such as “historic”, “aisle-breaking”, and “marriage made in heavens” indicated that the ice has been broken between the two nations who were firmly construed at their stance once. However, now the steps ensured that the future of these countries is associated with bilateral cooperation and they have a long term design to ingrain in it.

Comparatively, the visit has cleared the apprehensions of curbs between the relations. The two prime ministers have discussed number of issues ranging from agriculture and water to security and healthcare. Benjamin Netanyahu is the second prime minister of Israel who visited India since the opening of bilateral ties. Not to forger, this visit is a response to a six month earlier visit paid by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel, who was the first Indian PM to visit Israel.

By and large, the latest affair between India and Israel is enabling us to foresee the special purpose and potential in their relationship which was an unfamiliar thing since 1992, when two states inaugurated their full and precise diplomatic bandage. We are going to look at the milestones in bilateral relationship since 1947.
India to talk about security, food and terrorism with Israel


§  1947: The UN drafted a plan of dividing the Palestine, certified by the UN but rejected by the Arab nations as well as India.

§  1950: India recognized Israel at the international level but did not establish diplomatic ties with the emerging state.
§  1956: Israel foreign minister visited India when it played role of mediator along with US, UK and Yugoslavia between Egypt and Israel during the Suez crisis.

§  1960: Israel provided the military assistance to India at the request of Indian Prime Minister on the occasion of war between India and China.

§  1971: Indian Prime Minister of that time Indra Gandhi asked the Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir to supply weapons in war against Pakistan. The Israeli PM agreed.

§  1977: Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan visited India and had a seat with Indian PM Morarji Desai.
§  1985: First public meeting occurred at the floor of UN general assembly meeting when PM Rajiv Gandhi met his counterpart Shimon Peres.

§  1992: Diplomatic bilateral ties established by both sides. Israel opened its embassy in New Delhi meanwhile; India launched its first embassy in Israel in Tel Aviv.

§  1996: India acquired unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel.

§  1996: Weapon deal involved during the first ever Israeli head of state visit to India with his 24 member business team. President Izar Weizman led a delegation of 24 member business team.

§  1999: India was provided the weapons by Israel again during its war with Pakistan in Kargil.

§  2000: A joint force to combat terrorism was formed after the visit of Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh.

     2003: Aerial Sharon visited India becoming the first PM of Israel to do so.

§  2006: Agriculture cooperation pact was signed.

§  2009: India bought 8 defense systems from Israel costing $1.1 Billion.

§  2014: PM Narendra Modi met PM Netanyahu at the gathering of UN General Assembly.

§  2015: India hesitated to vote against Israel at UN Human Rights commission which was a sign of clear diversification from its earlier Palestine-Israel policy.

§  2016: Israel PM Reuven Rivlin visited India for six long days.

§  2017: Indian pilots participated in the largest aerial training exercises ever took place in Israel.


§  2017: Indian PM Narendra Modi visited Israel for 3 days as it was the first ever visit of an Indian PM to the country.

§  2017: India voted in favor of Pakistan and Arab sponsored resolution rejecting the US claims of recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel.




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Turk-Qatari relations are strategically destined at military, political and economic level.

Turkey has been trying to reach at its best to have stronger ties with the Gulf countries, especially Qatar. Earlier in 2015, both of the countries rooted a committee to look over and strengthen the relationship. The committee is bound to organize meetings between the officials of two countries. Explicitly, in past three months, Turkey-Qatar relations have reached at a new height. President Tayyip Erdogan and Qatari Emir Tamim Bin Hamid Al Thani, address each other as “brothers.” However, in recent months the relation got a new momentum when Turkey rescued the Qatar during Gulf crisis. This engaging scenario calls for a more adjacent stare. In below we are going to analyze the key areas of cooperation between the two countries.
Turkey wants to Explore Qatar's Potential

During the Blockage

Firstly, when Gulf crisis occurred, Saudi Arabia cut off the ties and closed only land border with Qatar. Eventually, it blocked imports from reaching to Qatar. The supplies included basic food supplies. In order to avoid potential food deficit, Turkey responded within 48 hours of blockade sending cargo planes full of milk, yogurt and other food supplies. Similarly, due to the crisis, Qatar had to import goods from a longer route. Eventually, prices went high up to 5% in the country. However, Turkey again came to rescue with an idea that a new route should be followed which will include Qatar, Iran and Turkey.

Investments by Both Sides

Since the blockade, Turkish exports had been increased up to 9% according to the statistics released by Turkish exporters association. Meanwhile, Qatar has also invested about $450 million at Hamad port. Turkey was expectant that its products will remain to be imported by Qatar even if the sanctions lifted by region.

Accordingly, Qatar has invested about $20 Billion is Turkey which is the second biggest investment in Turkey by any country. Furthermore, in 2018, Qatar is planning to invest more than $20 Billion, which will directly flourish the agriculture and livestock industries. Qatar business chamber is confident over the business opportunities as their country is having strong relations with Turkey. Additionally, according to the Qatar’s chamber, Turkey is the biggest non-oil importer of Qatar.

Defense Concurrences

Turkey is willing to export Qatar $2 Billion worth of military equipment. This includes vehicles, drones, radars and communication devices. Additionally, Turkey also sells its defense industry products. In recent months joint exercises and trainings were conducted by Qatar at its soil.

Turkey is aware of Qatar’s potential that is why he wants to build stronger relationship and harmony between the militaries of both countries. The prescribed thing has already been achieved as when Russia soured its natural gas supply to Turkey, who shot down a Russian war plane in 2015 near its border. Straightaway, Qatar assented with Turkey to supply its liquefied natural gas.

Technological Assistance

Turkey and Qatar have launched a website containing online shopping portal for Qatari buyers who can buy online from Turkish peddlers. In case, trade will develop between the countries as an individual Qatar will reach at Turkish markets online. Additionally, transport and post and shipping ministries have signed an agreement when started the website program. According to the ministry of transport, the goods will reach Qatar within seven days and yet they are still working on to shorten the awaiting time.

Final Verdict

Turkey as an emerging economy wants to have allies in region and world. Turkey knows that Qatar wants to diversify its defense and security obtainments. Meanwhile, Qatari demands are beyond than Turkish technology. In summary, it’s been felt that Qatar wants to improve technologically while Turkey on the other hands as it is being getting away from United States wants to expel the financial problems.

Obviously, they want to coordinate in defense structures for the reason that they both are going through similar security messes. The growing powers of Iran and Russia in the regional countries like Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Lebanon are causing them to gaze over possible prospects. Additionally, the cooperation is based on the threat to both of the countries by Salafi network in the region.


Turk-Qatar friendship is built on personal friendship between the leaders. So far, the cooperation has not reached at its best. The process still needs a boost up in all the sectors. The bureaucracies of both countries should enforce considerable measures in security matters. 
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Major Banks and other financial institution have their gaze at Frankfurt as their possible destination.

Frankfurt is leading the race in becoming the hub of financial europe

United Kingdom has decided to leave European Union after strong relations since 1973. The official date of withdrawing from EU is 29 March 2019. A lot has happened since the referendum held by British government to let the people of England decide. The polling was to ensure that either they want to stay with other Europe or all they want is to pack up. Eventually, the majority of the citizens decided to withdraw from Europe. However, Prime Minister David Cameron resigned after his promise.  

The associations are already working on to make sure this sudden change does not harm their business. Additionally, they are moving even sacking the staff. In case, Goldman Sachs, a banking centre is trying to ploy its workers over a new and possible European financial hub. There are reports that London may lose 30000 workers in no time and the figure may increase. The city of London is still the global financial capital. Significantly, most of the International banks have their headquarters in London.

Of course, leaving European Union will have some consequences yet it is possible that London will dominate the markets of Asia and some of Europe. Brexit is become the eye pupil of media, especially, the media outside of United Kingdom. There are many things to say about the Brexit. For example, will London be able to retain its place in financial markets? Or if in case not so who will lead as economic and financial hub of Europe?

Reportedly, Banks, insurance companies and business associations are setting up a plan to move over Frankfurt after the official announcement of Brexit. Surely, Frankfurt is going to become the financial hub of Europe and probably, the world. Explicitly, Frankfurt has some points that other cities like Madrid, Paris or Milan do not own. Here are the reasons why we think Frankfurt will lead its way to becoming Europe’s financial chief.

Firstly, Frankfurt is the centre of companies from all around the continent and the world. They’ve got associations from Spain, Turkey, and China and even from the United States. Significantly, about 70% of the German population speaks English fluently. In case, the banks and other companies can go over there and have job discussion even hire the locals without worrying about language or taxation complications. While in other competitor countries e.g. in France only one quarter of the population speaks English and if we mention Spain the percentage drops down to 20% only.

Secondly, Germany is a dispersed country which is significant for the reason that regional governments and trade unions have way more self-rule than any other country in the world. Additionally, this include cooperate tax. The federal government receives only fifteen percent of the tax and the region has the autonomy to reduce the full percentage which is 30% yet highest in the Europe. Forthwith, the Frankfurt has lot to offer to the arriving investors. Al though, labor laws were difficult in case of firing people but the Frankfurt is proposing to change the laws which will exempt the bankers or high investors to be exempted in such case. Furthermore, the house rent is low despite the high ratio of salaries than other cities like London, Paris etc. 
Explicitly, the Frankfurt is evacuating the flaws in financial transaction tax.

Finally, Frankfurt already has the headquarters of European central bank other banks. Surely, we can say the city knows what the network effect is? Frankfurt has got more consultancies, law firms, business schools and universities than any other city in Europe. Additionally, the city owns the second biggest airport in Europe.

Final Analysis

By and large, Germany is the significant economic power and besides France it is the only country that could possibly counter and fill up the gaps left by Britain’s withdrawal. Furthermore, the Frankfurt provides the tax reform to the major banks and institutes and it has been reported that prestigious associations like Standard Charted, Nourma Company and Morgan Stanley has decided to move over the place.

Meanwhile, German Finance Ministers have met personally with the heads of companies to ensure them cooperation and sound environment. Frankfurt is situated in the region of Hesse, which holds a key position in the centre of the country. An entrenched and established Frankfurt and Hesse will contribute strengthening the country.


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2017 was a tenacious year for Indo-Chinese relations.

In recent years, increasing competition in terms of everything has made these neighbors fierce rivals. The peak of the tension we saw was the rise of border conflict near Doklam.  Beijing and New Delhi reached at a rock bottom in their bilateral terms. The strategic mistrust and economic clashes have worked as a fuel making these states no more trustworthy for each other. The relations were at a crossroad which could have turned that in wrong direction. Hence, the need of time is that these two nations must rethink about their relations in 2018.
 
The bilateral trade between both of the nations was over 100 Billion US dollars last year
The tragedy at Doklam was the worst that caused the terms to convert into rigid form. China threatened India that it may use the force to make India retreat from its stance. Correspondingly, India boycotted the BRI held in Beijing in May 2017, to register its fret.  Additionally, India has a clear stance over China’s Road and Belt initiative. Similarly, India’s decision to join the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue with US, Japan, Australia with a naval component contrived China to think about bilateral terms. These three episodes made the relations between nations quite serious. Al though, none of the incidents caused a heavy damage but these events surely had manifested the grounds of dispute.

The question is how these states can feed their relations to be at the best?

Firstly, the states need to ensure trust through defense cooperation. Bilateral defense treaties may provide these countries with best of output. Furthermore, the visits paid by officials of both states in recent years have built the mutual trust and understanding resulted in a prosperous matter. Additionally, sides need to provide sound foundation and institutional frame work in order to achieve further developments in defense production and cooperation. Not to forget, the nations share a long border, due to which peace is the key focus and should be. Therefore, defense cooperation can undeniably melt the ice between the relations of these two giants.

Secondly, the primal tension of conflict is of the boundary. China and India should work to eject this issue by proactive manner. Special representative can solve the issue or it may be handled by a transparent authority. An early solution of this dispute will advance the basic interest and therefore, these two nations must join hands and do not let this dispute affect the positive developments of their bilateral relations.

Thirdly, these two power houses of Asia touch the figure of 100 Billion US Dollars in bilateral trade. Likewise, the economies of these two nations depend on each other. China’s one belt, one road project is extended up to the Europe but its neighbor India is denying to take part in it. The need of hour is to involve India in the economic affairs. Consequently, the economic dependence will trim the chances of conflict. As we can borrow from the history, two trading partners have never fought each other.

Finally, the countries need to appreciate each other’s role and value at international stages. Additionally, the regular exchange of views and ideas will provide a handsome contribution. Eventually, this will encourage towards a peaceful resolution of conflicts. Security, maritime, border or terrorism issues can be resolved by not to discourage or taunt each other’s view or stance at any level.

Final Analysis

China-India relations are yet not at their best. These two countries are not indulged to trust each other. The bilateral trade could be increased up to a high level. The nations are ignorant of each other’s potential despite the fact that they can profit from each other’s experience. Additionally, their size, capacity and proximity make it inevitable that they can compete, cooperate and share economically, culturally and socially. The need of the hour is that both of the power houses have to get acquisition from wealth, talent and possibilities. To sum up, real friendship between them seems not possible yet but there are some concerns regarding which the region must have to be optimist about.




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