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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Iran’s Maritime Militarization: Alleged Ballistic Missile Launch Capabilities

Iran claims to have successfully fired a long-range ballistic...

Kazakhstan’s Balancing Act with Russia, China, and the West

Kazakhstan has been catching the attention of Western countries recently. Through...

India’s Quest for Building a Formidable Military-Industrial Complex

Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India and the...

Upholding Freedom of Speech and Democracy: A Call for International Action

In light of the recent death of the Russian...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Withdrawal of MONUSCO From the DRC

It is a sobering reality that the past three...