From a structural realist point of view, in an anarchic system, states are fearful and suspicious of each other due to their 'inscrutable intentions'. As a result, they constantly face security dilemmas where any step by a state to increase...
Over the past decades, neighboring countries China and Bangladesh have steadily developed ties in various domains. Their relationship has evolved over time, especially in matters of defense and security. But this was not always the case. Th...
A foreign direct investment is a business transaction that involves acquiring a significant stake in a foreign company. It's commonly used to describe a company's plan to expand its operations in a new region. FDI are large investments made...
The year 2021 has been one of the most dramatic years for cross-strait relations in the 21st century. The Republic of China (Taiwan’s official name) that came into existence after Mao Zedong’s civil war in 1949 has been claimed by Beijing u...
Since 1984, talks between Bhutan and China have largely focused on two separate areas of dispute, including Doklam and other areas in Bhutan’s West.
The pandemic has hit countries in more ways than one. Economy has been the core sufferer following the lockdown that prevailed throughout the world. The states are on their way to revamp their economy and infrastructure. However, this reviv...
The world today is all about a ‘network of networks’ whether through land, sea or air and most countries are looking for better ways of communication and interconnectedness. The Indo-Pacific is one such way of interconnectedness and here, t...
On December 9th and 10th, the U.S President Biden administration hosted a club of hundred plus countries at the Summit of Democracy, to celebrate and reinforce the principles of democratic order. The three main themes of the summit include ...
China is an economic marvel in the Asian region. The economic boom experienced over the past years is remarkable. It is not only the world's fastest-growing economy but also the biggest exporter. Its economy is dependent on resource-intensi...
In the 2019 fiscal year, India's merchandise exports to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) grew at a compound annual growth rate of about 5 percent to reach a total of $103 billion. Its imports from the region also increased...
Within few months since the Taliban took control of the country, the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan — known as Islamic State Khorasan province, ISIS-K, ISIS-KP, ISKP — has stepped up attacks across the country, as it tries to consol...
The article discusses the main mechanisms of “soft power” implemented by the Japanese government, business elites and society. For this, firstly, it is important to identify the basic levers of influence within the framework of the concept ...
