A multipolarity, scripted by the middle powers (The Hindu, GS-2, International relations)

16 Apr A multipolarity, scripted by the middle powers (The Hindu, GS-2, International relations)

Context:- Recent talk between USA and China followed the Biden’s remark on Putin (Russia’s Preez) as killer shows that Biden is following the footmark of predecessor.

• Issues:-
  • USA and Iran deadlock over Nuclear deal.
  • USA sanction over Russia on Ukraine issue.
  • USA and china over economic issue.
• New Cold War
  • U.S. continues to view China as its principal adversary
  • U.S.’s hostility for Russia goes back to the latter’s war with Ukraine
  • U.S. animosity 
    • encouraged China and Russia to solidify their relations
  • Reluctant allies
    • Japan’s territorial dispute with China relating to the Senkaku islands in the East China Sea.
      • Recently Japan has done many things with respect to security which provide Japan a self confidence.
      • Partnership for Quality Infrastructure’ that funds infrastructure projects in Asia and Africa.
• Way forward
  • Middle power must be responsible.
  • a new cold war era must not come.

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Swarn Singh

Plutus IAS Current Affair Team Member