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...
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...
Taiwan’s International Outreach: Will It Annoy Beijing?
Taiwan’s handling of the coronavirus epidemic has been lauded globally. In spite of its proximity to China, it has managed to control the number...
Can China’s Rise Be Contained in a Post-Coronavirus World?
One country, other than the US which has lashed out at China for its lack of transparency, under-reporting and underplaying its casualties arising out...
Post-INF World: US-China Strategic Competition in the South China Sea
When the US decision to withdraw from the INF treaty was announced, it was felt that this decision would allow the US more options...
BeiDou: China’s Eye in the Sky
China’s Satellite technology is actively going global with the BeiDou Navigation Development System (BDS) nearing its completion. An alternative to the existing navigation satellite...
The Black Swan Called the Coronavirus
The novel Coronavirus has shown that it has the potential to affect the geopolitics of the world. It not only resulted in loss of...
How China Shapes the Narrative of “Whistleblower” Doctor’s Death
The passing of Dr. Li Wenliang, one of the doctors who blew the whistle on initial outbreak of Coronavirus and was therefore silenced by...
Power of Siberia: Russia–China Strategic Embrace
The year 2019 marked the 70th anniversary of diplomatic bilateral relations between Russia and China. Cementing Sino–Russian bond, “Power of Siberia” gas pipeline — a...
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Arctic
Russia, the West, and Churning Arctic Geopolitics
Amidst Vladimir Putin’s prolonged presidency in Russia, the conflict...
Europe
When Will Peace Talks Become an Option in the Russia-Ukraine War?
Amidst the cacophony of political discourse in the corridors...
Defense
France’s Strategic Military Evolution: Balancing Autonomy and Preparedness
France's strategic culture has long been shaped by a...
South Asia
Is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act an Incitement to Anti-Indian Sentiment in South Asia?
The Indian Parliament, amending the Citizenship Act of 1955,...
Foreign Policy
Red Sea Crisis and the Houthi Agreement With Beijing and Moscow
The Houthis, a rebel group supported by Iran –...