04th of September

                  

BJP - RSS coordination meet:

1. Deliberative and Participatory democracy - Even while these aspects of democracy are said to be important for the growth of democracy, participation of certain non state actors can gain negative traction.
2. This can also be included in the ideology and Social base of the BJP i.e. focus on national security.
3. Also the pressure groups aspects of politics of representation in developing societies and their effect on growth of nation.

G-20 and Yuan Discussion:

1. India, while stating that it is insulated, is willing to take active part in this devaluation discussion - Shows the active role India sees for itself in the world even while its interests are not explicitly effected.
2. Also shows the changing definition of national security - Economic national security is intricately linked to global trends of economic decisions [Similar to Greek crisis, Oil price slump, Disturbances such as Ukraine or Iraq].
3. Events such as these shows the power of China in the economic structure of the World and the responses till now seen from the perspective of developing Vs developed might not hold true in all aspects [Same as Climate change - But agriculture wise China is still on the developing side].
4. Obvious link to globalisation, international economic system.

ISI - Afghanistan MOU dropped:

1. It is important to note because of the link to SAARC's development and also the lack of India in a major part of South Asian cooperation [Conflict is a better word].

Fodder points [Mrunal sir is an inspiration for all of us bloggers]:

1. Global Hindu Buddhist initiative on conflict avoidance and environment consciousness - Links to contemporary global concerns [Terrorism, environment]. Also from an ideological perspective of Buddhist traditions, Gandhism and can be used as an example for how to change people's attitude from consumption driven economy.
2. India - UAE combat radicalisation - Same thing India trying to do with many central asian countries - Active role taken by India in combating not with military might but through cooperation with countries.
3. 85000 crores worth of investments throug P-Notes from Caymen islands - Links to how the current globalised economic system is working - Lack of effective national strategies because of the perceived backlash from investors [Shows the lowering economic sovereignty of country].
4. Keep a close of grand alliance and the future CWC meet - Their decisions can be used as points for Indian political system and how our party system is different.
5. China flaunting its military might - This shows that despite the Optimism of all the liberals of globalisation and conflict reduction, military showcase does form a core policy of nations - Realists still hold an important place [Same with joint military exercises and of course the ever emerging new class of missiles.]