The annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held virtually on July 4 with India as the host. Simultaneously South Africa hosted...
The Middle East has been going through major recalibrations in the past few months. These recalibrations have been both intra-regional and extra-regional. Internally there...
The fifth Bay of Bengal Initiative for the Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is being held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on March 30....
The fallout of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is visible on several countries and region at individual level, mostly in the form of economic challenges. However,...
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.
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.
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.
China–Russia’s deepening trade, energy, and connectivity links are quietly reshaping Eurasia. A partnership built on pragmatism and resilience is redefining the region’s power balance amid global shifts.
The AFP’s final modernization phase marks a bold shift—new missions, tougher challenges, and evolving defense paradigms. As tensions rise, sustaining reforms and credible deterrence becomes vital for the Philippines’ security future.
