North Korea has successfully conducted its fifth nuclear test. In doing so, it has improved the precision of its nuclear arsenal and now poses an even greater threat to regional stability. Meanwhile, calls have begun to emerge from within South Korea for that country to consider becoming a nuclear power in its own right. It is in this climate that China’s opposition to South Korea’s deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system has been thrown into sharp relief. China’s reasoning is that it not only has to look after its own interests but also has a responsibility to ensure the overall security of the region, yet the touchstone issue is whether China recognizes that the THAAD deployment is actually in its own interest. If China wishes to establish a new great power relationship with the United States and take on the role of regional leader, it would be to its long-term benefit to share South Korea’s recognition of the threat that North Korea poses, and approve of South Korea’s participation in the U.S. THAAD system. No matter how much a country benefits from its relationship with China, it will balk at making it a regional leader if it doesn’t share the same regional security interests.
China has hitherto indicated strong opposition to South Korea’s participation in the THAAD system. At a meeting between Chinese and South Korean leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Hangzhou Summit, President Xi Jinping warned that if President Park Geun-hye did not handle THAAD “properly,” it could worsen the strategic standing between the two countries. For one thing, China has military concerns, noting that the range of the early-warning radar deployed by the THAAD system would extend to coastal China, compromising the capabilities of its own ballistic missiles. And Beijing doesn’t look favorably upon any strengthening of the U.S.-South Korea alliance on a military, technological or political level. China’s reasoning is also quite clear in terms of its realist worldview that only considers its national interests from a zero-sum perspective.
A China expert once told me that Beijing’s strategic goal with regard to the Japan-U.S. alliance was its neutralization, and it may want the same fate for the U.S.-South Korea alliance. But international relations are not governed purely by zero-sum elements. The fact that China does not identify with South Korea and Japan’s estimation of North Korea as a serious threat is not just a diplomatic issue; it stands in the way of China’s aspirations to become a regional leader as it seeks to forge a new great power relationship with the United States moving forward.
For the Chinese, even if North Korea is like a troublesome henchman that doesn’t do what it’s told, since the latter cannot survive without China’s support on both the economic and security fronts, it perhaps serves as a convenient presence, in the sense that China is the only country it will never defy. But for South Korea and Japan, the North is an extremely serious threat because the lengths the regime in Pyongyang might go to hang onto power are unknown. Right now, both South Korea and Japan recognize that the United States’ capacity to retaliate with nuclear and conventional weapons is what prevents the North from taking military action. That is why alliances with the United States are strengthened each time North Korea steps up its provocations.
For Japan, China’s recent strategy of expanding its maritime footprint around the Senkaku Islands and elsewhere is also considered a threat, but China’s government and economy is open to the world, and at least in light of the interests the countries share, there is a function of mutual deterrence at work. Rather, due to their shared interests of regional stability and maintaining economic prosperity, Japan, South Korea and the United States have all looked to China’s influence over North Korea.
Even so, China has created loopholes and halved the effectiveness of the economic sanctions imposed on North Korea for Pyongyang’s repeated violations concerning missile and nuclear development. In light of that, it is understandable that South Korea would strengthen its alliance with the United States, which has established international treaties to provide a deterrent that can ultimately be trusted. China expressing disapproval to this based solely on its own narrow interests may hurt its soft power in the region. At the very least, if China wants its new great power relationship with the United States to be accepted by other countries, it should take a page out of the U.S. playbook and show respect for the interests of related countries with region-wide security in mind.
If a situation developed where North Korea initiated a military attack against South Korea or Japan using nuclear or conventional weapons, that alone would wreak significant damage to the economies of East Asia. The losses suffered by China would be incalculable. What’s more, it is highly likely that the United States would retaliate with military force to fulfill its obligations under its alliances with South Korea and Japan. Clearly, the increased presence and influence of the U.S. in East Asia that would ensue is far from China’s preferred international environment.
China, similarly, would not want to draw the world into a crisis by going up against the United States for the sake of North Korea, whose regime is concerned only with its own survival. China’s leaders are mindful of the rising nationalism in its domestic politics, and so it is somewhat understandable that they are unable to offer many concessions to neighboring countries like South Korea and Japan, but that same nationalism would preclude China yielding to selfish demands from North Korea given the latter’s subservient position.
China should realize that at this point, avoiding excessive opposition to its neighbors seeking the means to defend themselves against North Korea is actually very much in its long-term interests. If Beijing were to accept South Korea’s participation in THAAD right now, it would probably serve as an expression of China’s consideration and magnanimity towards South Koreans, and that would in turn place additional pressure on North Korea. The United States may be averse to Chinese gains in soft power, but it would appreciate an escalation of pressure on North Korea. For China, this would seem to be a good move.
Fresh off the news that Motorola will reveal the Moto X on August 1st, The Verge has found a source with details on the specs. According to them, their source used a CDMA variant, which means it will be out for either Verizon, Sprint, or both, including the rumored GSM versions for AT&T and T-Mobile.
It will also have a 1500 mAh battery, which is really low for a smartphone, even with all the optimizations it’ll be getting. And the back of the phone, which will be made out of Kevlar, will be removable, either for the customizable backs, a battery, or both.
Since Android 4.3 isn’t out (yet), The Verge claims that the Moto X will come with Android 4.2.2. The “always-on” listening mode (seen in a now-pulled video by Rogers in Canada) will be turned off by default for privacy concerns, but you’ll be able to turn it on and even train Google Now to respond to your voice.
The wrist-flicking feature (also seen in the pulled Rogers video) will also be onboard and the camera will have an “auto HDR” mode.
Finally, similar to the Galaxy S4, when you pick up your Moto X, you’ll be able to see a summary of the notifications you missed along with the current time.
August 1st is a little less than two weeks away (at the time of writing), so we don’t have long to officially see the device.
An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn. After being fired by her scheming husband Shane Danger (Emile Hirsch) from his cappuccino shop, dissatisfied Lulu Danger (Aubrey Plaza) is stunned when a TV commercial for “An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn For One Magical Night Only” reveals a mysterious man from her past (Craig Robinson). When Shane and his bumbling cohorts steal the cashbox from Lulu’s adopted vegan brother Adjay, specialist Colin (Jemaine Clement) enters the fray to retrieve the stolen funds. But Lulu seizes the opportunity to run off in search of her mystery man – and events only become stranger from there.
Filmmaker Jim Hosking (The Greasy Strangler) makes his triumphant return,bringing his innate talent for outrageous absurdity to the romantic comedy genre while pushing the boundaries of storytelling into the wild unknown of outsider art. Throwing a fine cast of comedic favourites into places of great daring, and with a spirited sense of timing and unexpected emotion, Hosking and the contents of his fevered brain produce a kind of cinema like no other.
As a fashion enthusiast you would tend to try out all the colors that fall in to the season despite the fact that the list is lined up even with some mundane colors. Though you don’t find any hassles in handling your favourite colors as you ever want to let it down, a cluster of things boggle your mind while your heart chooses a pale or a faded color as your mind have a thought that it ain’t easy to handle a color that intuitively don’t spark up the look.
Even if it feels hard on how to bring it to you initially, some superficial tips can get back your confidence on how to pull off the look greatly with pale colors.
The brightest source of color when you aim to accentuate your look with your dress is your lips. Make sure to pout lips only with fierce reds and candy pinks when your choice of dress is inked with pale colors like pale blue, green and peaches.
To lift up life in the serious case of dull colors, bags have an attention grabbing role. Rather than seeking out for less lively yet thin bags, exclaim for sophisticated and look uplifting bold colored bags to uphold the attire.
The power of heel-ing your fear for wearing, an attire that might not help you pop out from the boring lot is relatively significant inorder to keep loving the attire more and more. While the dark colored heels and pumps work phenomenally with their anti colors, how could the pristine white take a back seat when it’s all about pairing with its besties?
Are you a party freak and stealer of the show with your looks but confusion still tame your mind about what to wear for the much awaited New Year Party? As doors of the fashion always remain open to get the parties done right, you don’t have to worry, simply count on us if looking great on the New Year eve is on your yearend goals list.
Every Indian party either evidently shows off two fashion groups – While one group prefers to hang in with western wear, the other is always known to stick up to the ethnic side. Whatever the bevy of people you belong to, the revived styles in each category are bound to help you turn up the New Year eve a blast with the prevailing fashions of the season.
It’s way more tough for people with ethnic interest to come out from that scale as they are more likely to say no to look into the other side of the coin, western wear and alteast there should be a dash of ethnic grace even if it’s a call from the western period for them. To those, who can’t break their rule but want to make a point to the up to date fashion here is a list.
– Ikkat jackets are known for the comfort they bring along with the fineness in style. Their variation of long jackets can give you a killer look on this New Year eve.
– Raw silk slit kurtas with beneras pencil pants and a play of color blocking on the same note with designer jewellery adds a twist in your regular party route.
– Gown suits taking the internet crazily for the comfort and finish they are great at. A long lacy jacket over the attire pumps up the pleasure of partying in style.
– Shoulder highlighting designs or totally fashion forgotten colors like soft pern green and greys elevate you amongst a big party crowd.
Gowns never go out of the fashion nor come back again, they merely gets revived according to the season and trend. So catch up a long gown that boasts the charm on your face.
The craziness that comes out by wearing rompers is hard to explain. They give the cool yet sophisticated look and gives you enough comfort to meet the edge of your party.
If short dresses extinct, remember parties will soon too out of the sight. Pick up a short dress but this time something different to spread your mark of style in the party environment. Go with black but make sure it has something interesting over it like beads or stone work etc.
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As shimmery lipsticks and eye shadows taking the world of parties for the quick and easy shine they can spill out even at the last moment, they have become an indelible part of every party girl’s life. But how about the women who wants to be belle of the ball wherever she goes by exploiting some extra amount of glitz? Then we cite sequin embellished ensembles to standout from a bevy of beauties.
Besides adding high glamour quotient, sequin clothing adds that instant spark on your face which is rather tough to pull off through any lavish facepack. Above all it is highly recommended on the fashion scale to opt muted sequin dresses over too shimmery dresses to nail the look which apparently helps to avoid looking like a disco ball at parties.
Although age has nothing to do with the ensembles, sequin dresses stick to its rules of being different for different ages. Teenagers are looking for the multi facets of trendy sequin dresses whereas sarees and long frocks have become the choice of grownups.
From pantsuits to sequin skirts to collar infused professional look evoking blazer dresses, teenagers are on the vogue side when it’s about choosing sequin based attire.
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The business look boasting pantsuits are many women love irrespective of the condition whether the women are working or not for the beholding look it delivers and the dignity that help to boost up the confidence. Alongside business, people now-a-days are referring them to more other occasions by exploiting the sexy side of this two piece garment. Parties, television shows and rendezvous are nothing short to indulge in the hotness permeated by the beauties clad in pantsuits.
With the right add up of glittery embellishments and sequin pattern, it’s evident that pantsuits totally took a new aesthetic level in the fashion game and are apparently up to join the battle with the killer dresses. So, if you are that person who tends to break the conservative routine through fully exciting attire then check out how women around the world are painstakingly shaping the pantsuits into their comfort producing party attire.
Block printing, an ancient art that has got decades of history for its excellence in the textile industry defines the ethnic charm and subtle grandness all at once. It is almost happening everywhere all over the globe with having its fundamentals rooted in India. There are various states including West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat are practicing this art form and helping it from not joining the extinct arts list. While love for this art made rural artisans to perpetuate the legacy of sculpting diverse designs, their passion paved path for unusual designs as they are seen coming with innovative ideas that has the melange of contemporary flavour and Indian beauty.
Cotton, linen and silk being the major garments to weigh block prints earlier, the modern world has pushed the fabric limits out and welcomed georgette, chiffon and more. Though these prints have always been there in the fashion for ages now, the craze is soaring high in the modern times for the aesthetically fuller look it brings on. Basically confined to a range of sarees and lehengas, now block prints is a major companion for kurtis, kurtas, short dresses, croptops, peplums and many other indo western and western wear. Especially the raise of block prints over indigo color reigning the fusion wear and settled out as every modern women’s love.
“I suppose I was quite naïve. I didn’t know very much about the industry, and I was very aware that people would have preconceptions and that was OK. I put my head down, I worked hard, and I surrounded myself with the right team and people, and just stayed focused. It was about me creating clothes that I wanted to wear.” _Victoria Beckham
This black and white Mod Shift Tulip Appliqué Dress is from the pop floral collection from the Victoria Beckham for Target collaboration. Pop floral includes 16 individual pieces in plus. The pieces range are comprised of 7 tops, 5 dresses, 2 rompers and 2 pant.
Target feels this is a chic option for work or the weekend. With it being the perfect combination of classic and fashion-forward styles. I get all the Twiggy vibes. Very 60’s vibe. The material feels great on. The construction is spot on and doesn’t expose the mid section which can be an issue for many curvy girls.
This dress is very 60’s chic. The black and white dress is constructed sturdy and has very little stretch. The flower applique is faux-leather. It’s a classic shift dress style with figure-flattering darts. I wore basic accessories to keep the focus on the dress.
You look amazing.. I love this dress on you! I’m so excited about this collection and can not wait to get my pieces.
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