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)

Posted at 16 Apr 2021 in Current Affairs, GS Paper II, International relation by Swarn Singh 0 Comments

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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.