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...
Is Another Energy Crisis Knocking at Asia’s Door?
Asian countries are actively preparing for the arrival of another potential global energy crisis. Since Europe continues to struggle with its own energy shortages,...
China-US Ties: The Need for Realistic Expectations
During the unannounced visit of Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to China, Chinese President Xi Jinping said: “We never forget our old...
Taiwan’s Purchase of the NASAMS-2: A New Move in Strengthening Defense
The change and geopolitical shifts in international relations have made the Indo-Pacific a potential theater of conflict between the global powers. The ongoing tensions...
What Lies Ahead of India-France Ties: Triangular Cooperation as a Case in Point
With great powers undergoing a moment of reckoning and emerging powers pulling up the strings in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the roles of...
Navigating Western Perceptions of Insecurity: Unraveling Chinese Technological Prowess Through a Post-structural Lens
In the contemporary landscape of international relations, heightened concerns have emerged within the Western world regarding China's extensive engagement in the establishment of an...
Hoarding Dollars: How China is Jeopardizing the World Economy
In 1995, China's application for WTO membership proved to be a challenging endeavor, as the process was far from straightforward. Because several European countries...
Escaping Thucydides’ Trap: Can America and China Break the Cycle?
Thucydides, the Greek historian and author of "History of the Peloponnesian War," presented a perspective that continues to resonate in contemporary strategic thinking. He...
Japan’s Hybrid Approach to the Energy Transition
Although the most developed states generally agree that robust net zero targets must be met in the nearest future, long-term decarbonisation strategies are variable...
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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...
