Weekly News 26/12 - 2/1

25/12/2011

- (India Today 29/12) China's aggreession brings India-Japan closer: - (Foreign Policy 29/12) How did the Obama Administration impact Asia?:  - (Radiance Weekly 29/12) SOUTH CHINA SEA TURMOIL \'Cold War\' heats-up as Obama declares to assert against China: In the light of US president Barack Obama’s bid to assert against China, SYYED MANSOOR AGHA observes that China’s present attitude towards its small neighbours is bound to give excuse to external forces to meddle in the region. - (Economic Times 29/12) China's first aircraft carrier undergoing scientific tests:  China's first aircraft carrier, which expected to be ready early next year, is undergoing scientific tests after completing two rounds of sea trials - (Open News 29/12) The U.S. Muscles its Way into China's Backyard; Misguided, Dangerous Hubris:  - (Eurasia Review 29/12) Xi Jinping In Vietnam: Attempts At Reconciliation? – Analysis: What does China and Vietnam expect out of this high level visit? Is China trying to mend ways with Vietnam? If so, will Vietnam respond positively? - (Epoch Times 29/12) 2011 & Beyond: China & Asia-Pacific: Tensions and the prospect of military action in the South China Sea are likely to increase in 2012; (Forbes 29/12) What's Most Surprised Me in 2011: The Obama administration’s tough foreign policy in many of the world’s hot spots. From the South China Sea, to the drone air-war campaigns and “carrier diplomacy” elsewhere, to the sub-rosa jousts at Iran and the open incitement of rebellion against Assad, this White House belies the softy image the Republican hawks keep trying to hang on it.