According to an assessment by US officials, it is revealed that China is playing a significant role in the military expansion of Russia, particularly in its efforts in the war against Ukraine. China has been increasing its sales of various technology and equipment to Russia, which Moscow will use to build up its military arsenal. China has been the major supplier of microelectronics, machine tools, and other crucial technology to Russia. In 2023, around 90% of Russia’s microelectronics came from China, which is essential in the production of tanks, missiles, and aircraft. Additionally, over 70% of Russia’s machine tool imports came from China last year.
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Role of the Indian Diaspora in 2024 General Election
This year is significant because many of the countries have their general elections. India, being the largest democracy, the general election set to begin on April 19. The major contenders in this election are the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which the current ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is part of; and the Indian National Congress (INC). For this election, the Congress has formed a new alliance Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) with several regional political parties. The influence of the Indian diaspora on Indian elections eventually increased over the decades.
India’s Foreign Policy Achievements for the Last Five Years
The world is currently witnessing several turmoils in geopolitics. While two major conflicts have been happening along with numerous minor tussles, the world is coping with the increasing fear of a ‘new cold-war era’ between the U.S. and China. This year is also crucial to have elections in some major countries like the U.S., India, Taiwan and others. Many academic debates are currently surrounding the government’s policies for the welfare and development of the country. This article will set an evaluation of India’s foreign policy to take stock of developments and achievements in the past five years is necessary.