Prof. M.V. Ramana: North Korean Missile Testing Could Be Prelude to High-Stakes Bargaining
SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana comments on North Korea’s recent missile tests and what this means for the peace process on the Korean peninsula.
US Will Not Agree to All Russian Security Proposals, Compromise Possible
While it is expected that the United States will not agree to all of Russia’s security proposals, especially regarding NATO expansion, Professor M. V. Ramana shares why it is possible for the two sides to reach a compromise.
AUKUS May Trigger Nuclear Arms Race in Indo-Pacific, France to Stay in NATO
Professor Ramana states that the nuclear issue brought forward by new AUKUS defense deal is disturbing at two levels, as it further escalates tensions with China, and the decision to share military technology blows a hole in the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
N. Korea’s Cruise Missile Test Aimed to Draw US Attention, Resumption of Talks Unlikely
Following North Korea conducting a cruise missile test aiming to draw U.S attention, prospects of future denuclearization talks remain dim. Professor Ramana states that he doesn’t believe the test will result in significant changes in U.S policy.
Open Skies Treaty Could Still Be Saved if Biden Administration Reverses Withdrawal
SPPGA Professor Ramana says that, although it may take time, there are no obstacles to the US returning to the Open Skies Treaty under the Biden administration, which would enable signatories to exchange unarmed military surveillance flights.
New START Extension Positive but Strategic Stability Depends on US Election Outcome
The potential extension of the New START arms reduction deal between the United States and Russia is a positive development but the deal still very much depends on the outcome of the US presidential election, asserts Professor Ramana for Urdu Point.
Russia-US Power Competition In Mideast Grows As Moscow Unveils Gulf Security Concept
Can Russia’s proposed security plan bring peace to the Gulf Region? Professor Ramana predicts that the US won’t enter negotiations with Russia while US sanctions on Iran continue.
S-400 Deal Sows Turbulence Within NATO as Erdogan Wins Points At Home, Trust From Russia
Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems is set to weaken its relationship with its NATO allies, says SPPGA Professor Ramana on the implications of Turkey’s more independent policy.