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...

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...

SCO and BRICS: Two Sides of the Same Coin for India

The annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held virtually on July 4 with India as the host. Simultaneously South Africa hosted...

India-US Economic Linkages and People to People Ties: Beyond the National Capitals

While commenting on the importance of people to people linkages during his recent US visit (June 20-24, 2023), in the context of India-US ties,...

Revitalising Taiwan’s Defence: Engaging Private Industry for National Security

Taiwan’s domestic defence industry plays a massive role in national defence, producing innovation after innovation despite international isolation. However, more needs to be done...

US-China Relations: Blinken’s Visit to China Signals Fragile Peace Amidst Growing Tensions

It is not Munich 1938 but US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's first visit to China on Sunday does have a whiff of "peace...

Blinken’s Visit to China: What does It mean?

Blinken's trip to China has been anticipated for a while after the initial attempt for a visit in February which was abruptly postponed due...

IPEF: Rethinking Conventional Economic Flows With a Focus on Supply Chains

Saturday saw the announcement of a significant breakthrough and consensus in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) deliberations launched last May in Tokyo. This ambitious...

Bangladesh’s Pragmatic Foreign Policy: Viewing the Indo-Pacific Outlook in a Broader Context

On April 24, 2023, Bangladesh formally unveiled its ‘Indo-Pacific Outlook’, a foreign policy document of great strategic significance. Taking into account the fact that...

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Nordic Success Story: Harnessing Diversity for Sustainable Development

The Nordic region has always been renowned for its...

Italy after BRIexit: The Indo-Pacific Newcomer

On March 23, 2019, Italy became the first G7...

Russia, the West, and Churning Arctic Geopolitics

Amidst Vladimir Putin’s prolonged presidency in Russia, the conflict...

When Will Peace Talks Become an Option in the Russia-Ukraine War?

Amidst the cacophony of political discourse in the corridors...

France’s Strategic Military Evolution: Balancing Autonomy and Preparedness

France's strategic culture has long been shaped by a...