Foreign Policy
Navigating the Geopolitical Waters: India-Maldives Relations in a Shifting Global Landscape
As Union Minister Kiren Riju attends the swearing-in ceremony of the Maldives President on Nov. 17, 2023, the issues surrounding the evolving China-Maldives relations...
Lessons of a Bygone Era: Deterrence, Power Projection, and “Peace Through Strength”
The United States’ phenomenal victory over the Soviet Union during the Cold War ushered in a period of tremendous optimism, driven by the unbelievable...
Does India Have a Successful Grand Strategy?
Traditional examples of good grand strategies are illustrated in the unification of Germany by Bismarck and the policy of containment. It is opined that...
Growing India-UAE Linkages in the Education Sector
The UAE has always been a favoured destination for Indian immigrants due to historical linkages, the Gulf country’s proximity to India and the large...
Gaza, Ukraine Wars Elicit Different Reactions in the Caribbean’s Foreign Policy Milieu
Insofar as the spotlight tends to fall almost exclusively on major Western powers and regional (middle power-type) players relative to global flashpoints, such as...
From Historical Bonds to Modern Alliances: Decoding China’s Relations with Afghanistan
Throughout history, Afghanistan and China have maintained a friendly relationship, with their ties dating back to the Han dynasty. Their trade relations, initially established...
Kazakhstan’s Global Stance: Bridging East and West in International Affairs
Kazakhstan, a landlocked nation situated at the heart of Eurasia, has continuously sought to establish itself as a bridge between the East and the...
Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev Toes the Line Between Sanctions Compliance and Peace With Russia
On Sept. 28, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was in Germany for bilateral consultations with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Tokayev also participated in a Berlin-organized...
Among Conflicts and Sanctions: Kazakhstan’s Role in Navigating Peace and Resolving Crises
In the tense and complex geopolitical landscape, marked by conflicts and disputes, Kazakhstan is emerging as a potential pivotal intermediary, capable of contributing to...
The U.S. Senate Takes Important First Step Toward Repairing Partnerships Soiled by President Trump
On July 12, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators introduced a bill to prevent future United States’ presidents from arbitrarily leaving the North Atlantic...
Anti Western Posturing: No Longer a Binding Force for the Developing World
Several countries which otherwise share good relations with the US have taken a fundamentally different stance from the latter on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In...
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Loss and Damage Fund: A Step Towards Addressing Climate-Induced Human Rights Issues
As the 28th Conference of Parties or COP-28, takes...
Economy
Pakistan’s Military Extends its Role in Economic Decision-making Through the Special Investment Facilitation Council
June 2023 saw the establishment of the Special Investment...
Central Asia
From Oil to Renewables: Kazakhstan’s Transformative Environmental Journey
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, Kazakhstan's emerging role as...
Economy
A Budding Partnership: The Growth of Japanese–Bangladeshi Politico-Strategic Ties
On Nov. 11, 2023, the 14.3-km long channel of...