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Shishir Rao

The author holds an M.A. (Geopolitics and International Relations) from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He has worked as a journalist for five years and holds an M.A. in English and a Bachelor's in Media Studies (Journalism). His areas of interest are maritime security, the Indian Ocean Region, India’s foreign policy and national security, South Asia and media-state relations.
Indo-Pacific

Shifting Geopolitics of the Pacific Islands: From Obscurity to Centrality

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Pacific island states and territories are significant in the maritime domain since despite being small and collectively occupying an area of around 5.5 lakh...

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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.
Commentary

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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Strategic Resilience: How China–Russia Economic Cooperation Is Redefining Eurasia’s Power Balance

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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.
Defense

New Mission, Persistent Challenges, and Evolving Paradigms: The Transformation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

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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.

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