The outbreak of COVID-19 exposed the over-reliance of Japanese companies upon China's manufacturing capacities. In the midst of a trade war between the US and China, the latter country is facing a huge blowback from its Asian trading partne...
Formed in 1971 after the withdrawal of British forces east of the Suez, the five Power defense Arrangements (FPDA), has a primary aim to protect former colonies Malaysia and Singapore in a region marred in conflict. The two South East Asian...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently held its 38th and 39th summit meetings from 26th October to 28th October 2021. Under the theme "We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper", Brunei Darussalam took over the ASEAN Chairmanship...
Structural realism is the theory of international realism that invites suspicion over the 'relative gains' to the allies in an alliance. Military gains are valued most for the national interest, and it's likely to create a feud in a coaliti...
Regional economic corridors are becoming more prevalent in the world economy. Their increasing importance can stimulate economic growth and inclusive development. The Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor is a project that aims to promote regional...
In 2020, when countries around the world were imposing lockdowns to restraint the spread of coronavirus, South Koreans were already back on the streets. The cases were rising in other countries, but South Korea was effectively flattening it...
On 13 July 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Defence released the latest edition of its annual white paper, Defence of Japan 2021. The document describes a range of issues regarding Japan's security including China's growing military capabilit...
“Hypersonic Missiles are unstoppable, and they are starting a new global arms race.” – The TimesOur world is entering a new age of warfare, defined by the digital revolution. The introduction of technology in wars has compelled decision-mak...
As the U.S.- China relationship finds itself locked into the irreversible trajectory of strategic competition, the Cold War 2.0 seems plausible. While some scholars argues that New Cold War is already hovering over the Unites States and Chi...
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) or the rechristened Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) represents a regional situation of flux, with tariff wars and decoupling of technology taking place amidst mega...
Creating small groups of allied to reap benefits, is not a new phenomenon in the geopolitical arena. Indo-Pacific has emerged as the engine of future global development and the race to dominate the region is difficult. The Quad consisting o...
Indo-Pacific in the recent times has emerged as the engine of economic growth, bordering significant bilateral and multilateral ties such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive E...
