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...
The Shifting Geopolitical Dynamics: Pakistan-US-China Triangle
Some interesting developments have taken place in the context of Pakistan’s external relations in recent weeks - especially in the context of its relations...
Japan vs South Korea: The ‘Other Trade War’ Complicating East Asian Geopolitics
Relations between South Korea and Japan witnessed intense stress of late because of popular movements in either country since 2018. The political leadership of...
Who Will Win the Taiwan Presidential Election?
Last year, I wrote about a popular politician in Taiwan, Han Kuo-yu, who ran for the mayorship of Kaohsiung and predicted his unexpected winning...
BRI and the China-Ethiopia Relationship
The long term economic and political implications of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have been articulated, and debated extensively by scholars, strategic analysts,...
Russia’s Asia Pacific Engagements Largely Underestimated
Although Russia had a significant military and economic engagement in the Asia Pacific region during the days of the Soviet Union, the demise of...
Local Election in Hong Kong: A Referendum for Democratic Reform
District council elections in Hong Kong were held in a largely safe and orderly environment on 24 November 2019. The District Council in Hong...
India–China Frictions and Potentials: An Economic Dialogue
In the recently held Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit in Thailand, India decided to pull out and not to go ahead in finalizing the trade deal....
The Fallacy in Chinese “Whataboutism”: Comparison of Chinese and Western “Political Correctness”
The latest dispute between China and the U.S. over the Houston Rocket manager’s tweet and the NBA marks the apparent spillover of confrontation between...
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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...
