Vikram Singh on Hong Kong and India-Pakistan

June 13, 2019 00:09:27
Vikram Singh on Hong Kong and India-Pakistan
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Vikram Singh on Hong Kong and India-Pakistan

Jun 13 2019 | 00:09:27

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Show Notes

Massive unrest has hit Hong Kong, as citizens protest an extradition law they believe is favorable to China. Vikram Singh says protesters’ fear that Beijing is working to undermine Hong Kong’s longstanding judicial independence. Looking at India and Pakistan, Singh says that the chances for meaningful dialogue right now are small, as both countries focus on their own issues.

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