Don McLain Gill

Don McLain Gill is a Lecturer at the Department of International Studies, De La Salle University (DLSU), Philippines.

Pakistan’s Efforts to Internationalize Kashmir Will Create Fault Lines in the OIC

Pakistan's attempt to internationalize the Kashmir issue may create fault lines within the OIC.

Closer Philippines-India Ties Can Benefit the US

When Rodrigo Duterte came to power as President of the Philippines in 2016, China saw an opportunity to pull the traditional U.S. ally away...

India Boosts Connectivity in South Asia Amid Tensions With Sri Lanka and Nepal

The recent diplomatic and political issues between India and its two neighbors, Sri Lanka and Nepal have strained India’s capabilities of becoming an effective...

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