Manu Gupta

The author is a postgraduate student of International Relations at Amity University. She holds her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi.

Colombo Port City Project: China’s Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean Region

The Colombo City Port is a planned city in Colombo meant to be developed on reclaimed land near the Galle Face Green, an oceanside...

Demographic Transitions and Its Geopolitical Impact

Population is a key element of a state. Demographic patterns are influenced by political actions and vice versa. Population is the key driver of...

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The Conflict between Cambodia and Thailand: A Crisis with Domestic Roots

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Building the New Silk Artery: Kazakhstan’s Expanding Role in Eurasian Logistics

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U.S. Leftover Weapons and the Taliban’s Legacy

U.S. weapons left behind after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are now fueling militancy in Pakistan. From Taliban stockpiles to TTP hands, abandoned arms have become active drivers of regional instability.