The recent visit to Southeast Asia in December by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, marks the first official visit to the region by a high-ranking diplomat since President Joe Biden took office early this year. His maiden tour bega...
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...
Prime Minister Modi signed the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Vietnam in September 2016 and it showcased the trust and confidence that the countries have with each other. At the political level, the two countries have de...
The relationship between India and Singapore dates to the time when both countries were still relatively new. It is widely attributed to Sir Stamford Raffles, who established a trading station in 1819 in Singapore. In the year 2018 the Stra...
To ensure the continued growth and development of the Asia-Pacific, there will be a free, open, and fair trade and investment environment, which supports the rules of the World Trade Organization in delivering a well-functioning and predict...
The fourth industrial revolution which marks the evolution of the manufacturing capabilities includes digital transformation through integration of smart technologies such as internet of things, cognitive computing. It involves enhancement ...
Prime Minister Suga’s visit to the United States of America could not come at a more diplomatically difficult time. The status quo is not only riddled with national economic issues, disputes on international waters, intervention on the sove...
India and Australia underwent a frosty relationship over the years, but their diplomatic exchange today witnesses fresh changes with China in the background, as a result of which, we see a shared vision for maritime cooperation, trade impro...
The formation of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) was a response to the geopolitical rise of China with its increased aggressiveness and the resulting threat perception to maritime security and the rules-based liberal world order....
Why do we need QUAD? This question thematizes the main concern of this article. The role of QUAD in the international community is necessary to be understood. The objectives should be aligned in comparison to the need and requirements of th...
The Covid-19 pandemic, with its re-surging cases in 2021 has put many nations in a difficult position regarding their economic status. The cases have affected the state’s ability to maintain the same revenue and production level which they ...
US – Indonesia relations underwent a major twist of change when United States under Obama administration recognized the critical importance of Asia Pacific region and Indonesia under President Joko Widodo strengthened its commitment to the ...
