China is busy these days, busy in provoking its neighbours. It is squabbling with Japan over Senkaku Islands, with the Philippines over Scarborough Shoals, with Vietnam over the Paracel Islands, and even with Malaysia and Brunei.
Kerry had been sceptical of the 'pivot' strategy in the past and the nomenclature in Washington has already changed to 'strategic rebalancing' since his taking over the role of America's chief diplomat.
If there is one lesson regimes like North Korea and Iran would have learnt from the invasion of Iraq, it's that they should acquire nuclear weapons as soon as possible.
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk, was the chief guest at this years Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi eight years after his father graced the occasion.
So far Rahul Gandhi was wielding all the power but shared no responsibility. Now that would be different as he will find it hard to evade questions about his failure
Russia remains the only state willing to share defence technology of a strategic nature with India, including aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines.
Americas new diplomatic and military strategy is geared towards tackling the emerging threat from Chinas massive and rapid military build-up and growing diplomatic clout.