Though China has made a public declaration that it is withdrawing its troops from Vietnam and even informed the secretary-general accordingly, it is premature to say that it will, indeed, do so forthwith. By stating that the speed of the withdrawal will “depend on how much the Vietnamese obstruct our … Read More
In view of the US defence secretary, Mr. Brown’s recent trip to West Asia and statements by him and some other members of the Carter administration, especially Mr. James Schlesinger, it is reasonably clear that Washington has more or less decided to step up its military presence in the Gulf … Read More
As if Pakistan did not already face enough dangers, General Zia-ul-Haq has added one more which may well turn to be the gravest of them all. He has ordered the introduction of the so-called Islamic laws without securing the concurrence of the Shias who claim to account for one-third of … Read More
It is rather premature to assess the significance of Mr. Banarsi Das’s election as the leader of the UP Janata legislature party. Indeed, it is even difficult to say whether or not this development has long-term importance. For it is not at all clear whether or not the anti-Jana Sangh … Read More
