The delivery of the S-400 air defence system began in November last year with an Indian official confirming the same. “We will get the S-400 on schedule. The first squadron will arrive and it will be inducted this year,” Indian Air Force Ch...
Pakistan has found itself in the eye of the storm yet again due to its mounting external debt that has kick started a debt crisis for the country, and has put it amongst the nations suffering a downtrodden economy. Moreover, this has furthe...
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...
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...
Afghanistan has become a classic case of what all could grow wrong in a nation that becomes the playground for great power politics. Ever since the invasion of one great power and the other, from USSR to the USA, Afghanistan has not known w...
Singapore as a small country in the world but in global ranking of soft power, this country has gained high position in comparison to other smaller countries. So, what are the main characteristics of Singapore's soft power that makes this s...
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 ...
Groupe d'action financière, or worldwide known as "Financial Action Task Force", has gained tremendous currency in the last couple of decades, especially following the tragic 9/11 terror attacks at the heart of hegemon-the United States. Th...
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...
Bad COVID management policies hindering tourism recovery in Sri Lanka: The tourism industry in the country brings in around $3 billion to $5 billion in foreign exchange annually. However, the country’s mismanagement of the Covid-19 outbreak...
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...
