India and Japan are adjusting their policies according to the changes in the greater Indo-Pacific, with the new geopolitical scenario in which China emerges as the primary source of threat for both the nations. India and Japan, both looking...
On 12 March 2021, the Quad group conducted its first-ever virtual Quad leadership summit which became an important milestone in broadening its focus. The four nations 'quad' has issued a joint statement titled- 'The spirit of the quad' for ...
India- Malaysia defence relations are crucial for both the nations’ security and strategic dynamics in East Asia and Southeast Asia. India’s interest in East Asia has been previously elaborated by its Look East Policy which was ratified in ...
South China Sea occupies a strategic foothold in the global maritime order for several reasons such as being the flagbearer of naval modernity, sea trade and resource extraction. The region witnesses a dynamic interplay of maritime national...
India over the years has become involved with many countries in trilateral dialogues, but the trilateral involving Australia-India-Indonesia is the least talked about. With the world going through significant geopolitical changes, especiall...
The year 2020 presented itself in the most turbulent tones ever possible. We witnessed the global pandemic, the US-China rivalry, bearish economies and it was in the midst of these unprecedented changes that Vietnam handed over the Chairman...
India and Singapore have a longstanding partnership in the field of defence cooperation. Covering three major areas - armed forces, defence technology cooperation and maritime security, India-Singapore defence relationship have become stron...
UAE has witnessed unparalleled growth in the past decade, and that holds true for its space sector too. It aims to be one of the top countries in the aerospace sector by the end of 2021. In the past 5 years, UAE has launched several space p...
Vietnam held its 13th National Party Congress from January 26th, 2021 but is expected to conclude early due to the detection of few COVID-19 cases. Party members hailing from across Vietnam and also Vietnamese diplomats attended the meeting...
When the Mauritian Prime Minister Jugnauth congratulated the U.S President elect Joe Biden, the political storm on the issue of the Diego Garcia became intense. A secret military island, Diego Garcia is an important territory for USA as it ...
Indonesia’s Global Maritime Fulcrum (GMF) has been critical for understanding Indonesia’s position in the larger Indo Pacific, and how it places its critical importance in the emerging sea lanes of communication (SLOCs). The Global Maritime...
President Jokowi hosted the Indian Ocean Rim Association's Leaders' Summit in March 2017 in Jakarta, Indonesia entitled "Strengthening Maritime Cooperation for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Indian Ocean". This event was significant in t...
