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...
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...