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Esther Brito

The author is a Masters student in Women, Peace and Security at the London School of Economics. She was previously a Global Shaper within The World Economic Forum, and currently serves as Chair and researcher within the Conflict, Security and Crime Student Research Committee at IAPSS.
Indo-Pacific

The Sino-Japanese Security Paradox: Why Security Tensions Will Remain Despite Cooperation

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The Asia-Pacific region is the world’s most dynamic center of economic activity, and a growingly unrestrainable political behemoth. This economic and political significance is...
Indo-Pacific

China Zeroes in on Djibouti, the Potential Singapore of East Africa

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Djibouti’s privileged location between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, one of the most traversed sea routes of the Southern Hemisphere, has...

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Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Re-orientation: Growing Emphasis on De-dollarization and BRICS

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Indonesia’s foreign policy is shifting: deeper BRICS engagement, de-dollarization moves, and balanced ties with the US and China signal Jakarta’s push for autonomy, diversification, and a stronger Global South voice.
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The Heartland vs. the Rimland: Decoding India and China’s Indian Ocean Rivalry

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Heartland vs. Rimland in the Indian Ocean: China pushes from Africa’s interior outward, India builds trust along the ocean’s rim. Two strategies, one arena—shaping the IOR’s future in radically different ways.
Economy

The Algorithmic Shadow Economy

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Asia’s illicit economy is shifting from gangs to algorithms—automated tools, crypto rails, and fluid digital platforms creating a fast, leaderless shadow system that outpaces regulation and reshapes regional power.
Technology

AI-Driven Trade Wars: From Semiconductors to Data Sovereignty

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AI-driven trade wars are reshaping power—from chips to data. As nations race for control over semiconductors and digital sovereignty, the real battle is about who defines our shared future.
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India-Afghanistan Trade Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

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India–Afghanistan trade revival: new air links, Chabahar momentum, and tariff cuts open fresh opportunities — but logistics, sanctions, and regional tensions still pose tough challenges to unlocking full potential.

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