Indo-Pacific
On Thin Ice: Navigating the Pitfalls of Himalayan Geopolitics
When discussing Asian power politics, there is an understandable instinct to focus on the South China Sea and China’s relationship with Taiwan. However, by...
Philippines-US Relations and the China Factor
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s visit to US, April 11-13, 2024, and the first trilateral summit between leaders of Japan, US and Philippines has...
US-China Rivalry and ASEAN’s Fine Balancing Act
In recent years, Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries have emphatically underscored the point -- on umpteen occasions -- that they would...
U.S. vs. China: Selective Cooperation by Trade War
Since the 1980s, trade has been a critical driver for the global economy. Likewise, trade has stimulated worldwide growth. The United States has been...
Japan’s Renewed Militarization Strengthens America’s Naval Presence in Asia
Japan, which demilitarized on the terms of unconditional surrender post World War II enjoyed decades of economic prosperity, foreign relations, and innovation. Despite the...
China’s AI Ambitions: Strategic Comparison of Past and Recent Congress Report
The 20th Party Congress report highlights the development of "unmanned, intelligent combat capabilities" in terms of specific uses of AI. This is consistent with...
Taiwan’s Collective Complacency Amid Growing Threats
In spite of China’s increasing intimidation efforts toward Taiwan, the political leadership and public remain skeptical of the threat posed by Beijing. Taiwan’s political...
Bangladesh in Washington’s Strategic Gaze: Ushering Into a Truly Strategic Partner?
Recently, US State Department official Afreen Akhter has stated that the U.S. perceives Bangladesh as a "truly important strategic partner". The statement is striking...
China’s New Superpower Dam and Implications for India
Two years ago, in the month of November 2020, the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced that they planned to build...
Indonesia and Taiwan Relations in 2022
It was another important year for Indonesia-Taiwan relations. Of course, the most crucial story was the China-Taiwan tension following the visit of US House...
Economic Infusion, Japan’s venture in India: A Proactive Correlation
Japan and Indian share a cordial, value-based long-standing relation. It dates back to 1952, when Japan signed one of their first peace treaties establishing...
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Geopolitics
On Thin Ice: Navigating the Pitfalls of Himalayan Geopolitics
When discussing Asian power politics, there is an understandable...
Foreign Policy
Unveiling the Real Playbook Behind U.S. Aid in the Ukrainian Theatre
The recent approval of a substantial aid package by...
Opinion
Is There Overcapacity or Insufficient Supply in China’s New Energy?
As a developing country deeply intertwined in the global...
Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s New Legislation to Combat Domestic Violence
On April 15, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,...
Opinion
Analyzing Israel’s Calculated Response in the Shadow of Nuclear Concerns
In the ever-tense landscape of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Israel’s...
