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 ...
On September 10, Maldives and the United States of America signed the 'Framework for the U.S. Department of Defence-Maldives Ministry of Defence: Defence and Security Relationship" in Philadelphia, USA. Signed by Minister of Defence, Mariya...
The 5th Meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs, held in New Delhi in July 2026, highlighted the growing importance of intelligence and security cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region. This article examines the significance of the ...
The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the central theatre of contemporary geopolitics, linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans and encompassing some of the world’s most economically dynamic and strategically significant states. This article examine...
In the contested waters of the South China Sea, Vietnam has emerged as a uniquely positioned actor navigating one of the most challenging maritime dilemmas of the 21st century. As a middle power sharing a land border with an assertive China...
The Thai and Cambodian borders have been a theatre fostering uncertainty since colonial times as both the countries indulge in a continuous contest over the authority of historical temples and areas around them, especially the temple in Pre...
The South China Sea continues to be among the most disputed maritime zones in the modern international system, a mixture of unresolved claims to sovereignty, dense commercial shipping routes, and strategic priorities on both regional and ex...
China has been steadily increasing its defence budget for years, aiming to modernise its armed forces and project power regionally. This concerns some countries, particularly those with overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea....
Singapore as a small country in the world but in global ranking of soft power, this country has gained high position in comparison to other smaller countries. So, what are the main characteristics of Singapore's soft power that makes this s...
In the mid of 2019, the publication by Wall Street Journal proclaimed that China and Cambodia have signed a secret military agreement. Since then, there has been a lot of speculation about Cambodia's relationship with China and its future p...
The adoption of a new cabinet always proves to be challenging task for any nation- state. The transition proves to be crucial, because whenever a new cabinet is met and established, it brings new ideological and developmental changes. Not o...
The United States and Vietnam have embarked on a journey towards deepening their bilateral relationship, signifying a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia. President Joe Biden's visit to Hanoi, where he signed a...
