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ISIS is playing the Shia-Sunni card to arouse the sentiments of the masses
against a probable coalition between Iraq-Syria- Iran and Shia allies such as
Hezbollah to fight the Sunnis.
Its barbaric propaganda machinery attracts many all over the world and are
called Lone Wolfs, who are not directly in contact or controlled by ISIS leaders,
but, are volunteers, who commit terror strikes at will, e.g. terror strikes in
Australia, Canada, etc.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who calls himself a leader for Muslims everywhere, is
being viewed as a replacement of Osama bin Laden. Hence, largest foreign Arab
contingents are from Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tunisia, which was the original
beat of Al Qaida.
The regional Arab partners fighting against ISIS are hesitant to be seen by the
Arab community to be on the same side as its arch traditional enemy- USA.
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/creation-of-islamic-state-isis-in-middle-east
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/isis-forms-an-effective-government-in-islamic-statecaliphate
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/the-real-cause-of-muslim-unrest-in-the-world-by-colashokan
Al Qaida/ISIS Threat to India and its Implications:
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/bracing-for-the-issi-al-qaida-threat-to-india
Irans Nuclear Ambitions
Iran has displayed a conciliatory outlook towards its nuclear programme ever since the
new President, Hassan Rouhani assumed office. Iran has already consented on the
Joint Plan of Action and Framework for Cooperation with P5+1 and meaningful
negotiations are underway.
Please read the details about what are Indias interests and its stand on the issue.
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/india-s-position-on-iran-s-nuclear-aspirations
Ukraine Crisis
The involvement of Russian troops in support of the Ukraine dividing into three
components, Crimea (southern region of Ukraine), which has already declared
independence from Ukraine, Pro-Russia Eastern Ukraine and integral Ukraine (Western
region of Ukraine).
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/crisis-in-ukraine
Russias Growing Interest in Asia market
The US led EU countries have imposed crippling sanctions on Russia against its military
intervention in Ukraine and that is why it is turning towards Asia for commerce.
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/reasons-for-russia-s-enhanced-economic-interests-inindia-and-asia
Democratic Reforms in Hongkong
The revolution spearheaded by the youth in Hongkong against the Chinese control over
the election process and existing methodology of choosing their political representatives
actually fell on Chinas deaf ears.
Inspite of months of blockade and striking no solution actually emerged the barricades
were finally removed by the administration and the revolutionaries were evicted.
However, their leaders have said that they would again resume the strike if the matter is
not addressed as demanded by them.
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/hongkong-a-glimpse-of-democracy-in-china
Implication of Withdrawal of NATO/US Forces from Afghanistan
The situation in Afghanistan still remain grim with frequent bomb blasts and killings by
the Talibans who have gone into the hiding since the US led NATO troops cracked
down on them in their fight against terror.
The Afghan military forces are being trained by the US and progressively the control is
being handed over to the local administration, however, the complete withdrawal of the
US forces from Afghanistan by the mid of 2015, will have far reaching effects in the
region. The terror attack in Army Public School, Peshawar was an early example of
what we may expect during 2015.
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/implications-of-withdrawal-of-us-nato-forces-fromafghanistan
Gaza Conflict
The Palestine-Israel issue has been in existence since time immemorial. The air and
ground offensive launched by Israel on Gaza strip was a landmark news of the year that
resulted in major loss of life and property in the Gaza strip.
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/palestine-israel-conflict-why-is-gaza-strip-significant
Ebola Epidemic
Ebola resulted in the loss of a lot of human lives, mainly, in West Africa. The disease is
now said to have been controlled and most affected countries have been declared
Ebola free. The world community and UNO has committed billions of dollars to assist
the Ebola victims and ensure their rehabilitation.
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/ebola-the-killer-virus
Trade Facilitation Treaty vs Food Security
During the Ninth Ministerial Conference held at Bali in December 2013 consensus
was reached on the Trade Facilitation Treaty for greater transparency and
simplification of custom procedures.
All countries will be asked to submit plans for curbing greenhouse gas emissions,
known as Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, or INDCs, to the
United Nations by an informal deadline of 31 March 2015.
The Green Climate Fund has been pledged to the tune of $10bn, including $3
billion from USA, a mechanism for rich countries to give financial aid to help the
worlds poorest countries to cope with climate change.
In order to assess the progress made, the UN climate change body was asked to
report back on the national pledges in November 2015.
http://www.olivegreens.co.in/blog/lima-climate-change-conference-december2014