The First Mekong-Japan SDGs Forum meeting was held on 20 December 2021 and this was attended by countries like Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
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 seeds of Vietnam's military modernisation programme were sown shortly after the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was established in 1976, when the country was attacked by its giant neighbour, the People's Republic of China. Following Hanoi...
The G-20 summit meeting last week between the leaders of the twenty most important economies of the world has reignited the talks of international cooperation between like-minded countries and groups. With no dearth of multilateral organisa...
Under the Interim National Security Strategic Guidance document released by Whitehouse in April 2021 there are few priority areas which have been highlighted. There are five major pillars: ‘rising nationalism, challenges to democracy, US gr...
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...
India’s relationship with Southeast Asia spans centuries. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's interest in this region is even more evident through the adjustment of the Look East Policy into the Act East Policy. This adjustment aims...
The Trans-Pacific Partnership was a massive trade agreement that was signed by 12 Pacific Rim countries, which included the US. TPP was attacked by both parties in the US. Many experts praised its economic benefits, but others were critical...
As the world slowly coming with the terms of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, many observers said that the unexpected US debacle on Afghan soil gathers semblance of its pack up from Saigon, Vietnam. The scathing rupture in US credibilit...
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...
“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...
Japan in response to an assertive Beijing and a belligerent Pyongyang on its doorstep has stepped up engagement in the region through military assistance. However, to fully comprehend what drives Tokyo’s aid, we need to recognize the role m...
