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.
Over the course of past several weeks, the Red Sea has witnessed a surge in Houthi drone attacks targeting maritime assets, thereby posing a formidable challenge to regional and global maritime security. These attacks, orchestrated by Houth...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes to the global economy's landscape. There has been a rise in anti-globalisation sentiment, and geopolitical competition has increased. The changes brought about by the pandemic were not th...
In the swiftly evolving landscape of modern geopolitics, the significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a pivotal force driving nations toward economic prowess, technological advancement, and global influence. The United States,...
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...
The inception of the South Pacific Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, colloquially known as the Rarotonga Treaty, marked a watershed moment in the realm of regional disarmament initiatives. Its implementation on December 11, 1986, underscored...
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, ...
The recent election of Mohammad Muizzu as the new President of Maldives has sparked a flurry of interest and speculation, particularly within India.He has now formally asked India to remove its troops from the island. This article aims to u...
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...
The international community does not recognize Israel's claims regarding the eastern part of Jerusalem. In 2018, Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel' capital, and the US relocated its embassy there. Almost six million Palestinians h...
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...
