Security and International Relations in Asia

The relationship between the countries has witnessed a phenomenal change. Asian continent has not been untouched from it. There is belligerent North Korea on one side and the untrammelled ambition of China on the other. The insurgency in Afghanistan has taken a new twist with dwindling number of International Security Assistance Force. The thorns in the relationship between India and Pakistan remain while Sino India relationship also has witnessed drastic dip. Trump's Presidency further created a fear psychosis among members of the Muslim world. The tensions remain unabated in South and East China Sea. String of Pearls theory and one belt one road policy are being incorporated as new alibis to promote one's interest. The Dokalam conflict between India and China has unravelled the fragile relations between two Asian super giants. The gigantic metamorphism of China as the economic hub of Asia has instilled it with overbearing and over domineering attitude towards its neighbours which does not portend well for the regional diplomacy. Various international meets and forums and military exercises do play a very critical role in today's environment in forging ties and relations. Role of United Nations cannot be relegated to secondary position.