Indo-Pacific
Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit to the US: A Thrust on Strengthening China-US Bilateral Diplomacy
On Nov. 15, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. convened a Summit with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Woodside,...
The Indian Ocean Region: A Theatre of Opportunity
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is considered by India as a key strategic area for diplomatic and defence engagement. India’s accession as a ‘net...
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...
China Needs Hong Kong, But Only Under the “One Country, Two Systems” Framework
Last month, Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute’s poll results showed the world that Hong Kong’s protestors are unwavering in their fight for independence...
Against the Locals: Japanese Persistence in Maintaining US Bases in Okinawa
Under the influence of China and Japan, Okinawa developed as a vassal kingdom (Ryukyu Kingdom) until late XIX century, when the new Japanese Empire...
Is It Time to Start Discussing North Korea Without Kim Jong-un?
North Korea's dynastic ruling system has been working for the Kim family even though the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is not a...
Coronavirus Outbreak: Inducing a Rethink on Chinese Investments
Post the coronavirus crisis a number of countries are likely to re-examine economic links with Beijing, while China will make concerted attempts to cash...
Can North Korea’s Economy Survive the Covid-19 Shock?
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only consuming human life - as of now it has killed more than ninety-five thousand people around the world...
Covid-19 and US-China Ties: The Importance of Subnational Actors
Governor of New York state, Andrew Cuomo, thanked China on Saturday April 4, 2020 for its donation of 1,000 ventilators. Jack Ma, Joe Tsai,...
The Test of Covid-19: China-Pakistan Relations
The Covid-19 is testing the world at many fronts- be it the medical front or the political and economic fronts as the world and...
Taiwan Gives a Fresh Impetus to US-China Rivalry Amid COVID-19 Crisis
While the world is grappling with the COVID-19 and trying to contain its spread and the number of deaths, the rivalry between the United...
Stay in touch:
Climate change
Loss and Damage Fund: A Step Towards Addressing Climate-Induced Human Rights Issues
As the 28th Conference of Parties or COP-28, takes...
Economy
Pakistan’s Military Extends its Role in Economic Decision-making Through the Special Investment Facilitation Council
June 2023 saw the establishment of the Special Investment...
Central Asia
From Oil to Renewables: Kazakhstan’s Transformative Environmental Journey
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, Kazakhstan's emerging role as...
Economy
A Budding Partnership: The Growth of Japanese–Bangladeshi Politico-Strategic Ties
On Nov. 11, 2023, the 14.3-km long channel of...
