South China Sea is a critical sea for trade, energy and shipping industry. Tensions in South China Sea have led to instability and increase in insurance costs for freight shipping.
The G20 Summit of 2023, hosted in India under its stewardship, marked a watershed moment in global climate action with a groundbreaking commitment — the tripling of global renewable energy capacity by 2030[1]. This bold and ambitious target...
The research piece explores the imperative role of critical minerals in fortifying India's national security through a resilient supply chain. As India emerges as a key player in defence manufacturing, securing these vital minerals becomes ...
The start of bilateral exchanges between Japan and ASEAN can be traced back to the establishment of the Japan-ASEAN Synthetic Rubber Forum in 1973, and 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the start of these exchanges [1]. Since the 1973 dial...
Myanmar, once hailed for its tentative steps towards democracy, now stands at the precipice of a perilous struggle between the military junta and anti-regime forces. In recent times, the nation has witnessed a dramatic escalation of conflic...
President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping, in an attempt to normalize ties between the USA and China hampered by trade and security issues, met for a meeting that lasted over four hours on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Coope...
Taiwan and China have a political and historical background that stems from the Chinese Civil War (1927–1950). Following their defeat, the Kuomintang (KMT) withdrew to Taiwan, where they formed the Republic of China (ROC). On the mainland, ...
A maritime strategy is not simply a domain strategy. It is an integral part of Australia's national interests, and it plays a vital role in addressing the country's security and prosperity. As a maritime nation, Australia has a unique set o...
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, made a significant statement on a very ambitious initiative during the G20 meeting held on Saturday. This effort not only poses a challenge to China's Belt and Road effort (BRI), but also has the ...
The rivalry between Vietnam and its northern neighbor has been playing a significant role in shaping its foreign policy. Recent visits by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chih to China and the US have highlighted the growing trade ties b...
In September 2013, China's President Xi Jinping unveiled the One Belt, One Road Initiative. Although many people didn't pay much attention to it at first, the concept has since evolved into a more prominent international project. This Proje...
India, an economic and military powerhouse globally, has the fastest-growing economy and is among the top four militaries with a solid army, air force, and navy. Due to its geographic location and neighborhood, it has a vast geographic area...
