Indo-Pacific
Quad Initiative: Has It Been Successful in Maintaining Its Relevance?
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), consisting of the US, India, Japan, and Australia, aims to preserve a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Originating in...
EU Interest Towards Indo-Pacific Through IORA
On Jan. 30, 2024, the European Union (EU) officially became a Dialogue Partner of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). The event was marked...
The Emerging Fractures in the Taiwanese Silicon Shield
The people of Taiwan have sent with their vote a resolute signal to mainland China. They are committed to preserving their identity, freedom, and...
China’s ‘Sea-Sickness’ is Far from Over
Albeit in line with the predecessor’s dream of national rejuvenation, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has become unequivocally audacious, in recent decades, to posit...
Changing Dynamics of Chinese Grey Acumen
There is a saying in Sun Tzu's Art of War which says that the most incredible skill is to subdue the adversary without a conventional military...
From Historical Bonds to Modern Alliances: Decoding China’s Relations with Afghanistan
Throughout history, Afghanistan and China have maintained a friendly relationship, with their ties dating back to the Han dynasty. Their trade relations, initially established...
Boosting Regional Cooperation through IORA and BIMSTEC: Recent Trends
The first quarter of the 21st century has been characterized as a "maritime era," reminiscent of Europe's Age of Discovery when explorers ventured into...
Pakistan’s Reticence on Uyghur Persecution
On the sidelines of the high-level 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), civil society continued to take a leading role in...
AUKUS: Australia’s ‘French Cut’ Moment?
In a show of incompetent diplomatic maneuvering, Australia set itself upon a dangerous course for the geopolitics of the entire Indo-Pacific via its acquisition...
China-Afghan Relations: The Economic and Geopolitical Dimensions
On Sept. 12, 2023 Afghanistan welcomed China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Sheng. China is one amongst a handful of nations to have kept...
Bangladesh-UK Strategic Dialogue: Significance in the Post-Brexit Era
On Sept. 12, Bangladesh and the UK held their fifth strategic dialogue. The future of Bangladesh’s ties to the United Kingdom in the wake...
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Defense
Iran’s Maritime Militarization: Alleged Ballistic Missile Launch Capabilities
Iran claims to have successfully fired a long-range ballistic...
Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s Balancing Act with Russia, China, and the West
Kazakhstan has been catching the attention of Western countries recently. Through...
Defense
India’s Quest for Building a Formidable Military-Industrial Complex
Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India and the...
Opinion
Upholding Freedom of Speech and Democracy: A Call for International Action
In light of the recent death of the Russian...
Middle East and Africa
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Withdrawal of MONUSCO From the DRC
It is a sobering reality that the past three...