It seems that the ongoing struggle between the Parliament and the President will continue, paving the way for more uncertainty and instability in Maldives ...
The growing influence of non-state militant actors in the global order needs to be scrutinised ...
China aims to use a Buddhist narrative to push forward its geopolitical and geoeconomic ambitions in the South Asian region ...
Both Kathmandu and New Delhi will need to leverage their political will and expand cooperation to ensure that both countries reap benefits from closer ties ...
As the US’s global leadership in upholding the rules-based order will be stretched, regional actors will have to rise to the occasion and maintain order and stability in 2024 ...
North Korea's decision to abandon its long-term aim of reunification with South Korea presents a complex situation for the Korean Peninsula and also the international community ...
The possibility of UNRWA's demise looms large amidst defunding announcements by major donors ...
The lack of economic opportunities at home is forcing 1,700 Nepalis to fly abroad every day, including to the Russia-Ukraine War ...
Normalising India-Maldives ties to whatever extent possible now depends on the ability of the political leadership in the two countries ...
Georgia faces the challenge of balancing its pursuit of EU membership with the risk of Russian adventurism, necessitating a cautious approach to avoid potential repercussions ...
Ethiopia hopes that its BRICS membership will push it to the forefront of the global arena ...
As the Indo-Pacific continues to emerge at the centre of international security discourse, it will be vital for the Philippines to maximise this opportunity by enhancing its role in the region ...
The recent agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia has already set the framework for this year’s bumpy interstate relations in the Horn of Africa ...
While India and Russia are maintaining close ties, it is hard to expect any makeover of the relationship ...
While India and China continue their dialogue, tensions along the LAC remain high ...
Despite the growing political instability in Nepal, the government needs to take bold steps to revamp the economy ...
The recent leadership rejig indicates that by being tough on graft, Xi is overhauling PLA’s combat capabilities for the looming battles ahead ...
While the new administration will make little difference in Bhutan’s border negotiations with China, it will promote deeper economic cooperation and integration with India ...
The Iran-Pakistan strikes are a prime example of how the absence of counterterrorism cooperation can escalate into a diplomatic and on-ground conflict ...
Chances are that the tit-for-tat exchange between Iran and Pakistan will not escalate; neither side wants nor can afford an open conflict ...
Both Iran and Pakistan have their hands full with regional conflicts. Neither would want to escalate it beyond a point as their resources are already stretched thin, economically and geopolitically. ...
The continuous threat from Pyongyang is pushing Seoul towards developing its indigenous nuclear defense ...
Bhutan’s forthcoming urban expansion will be a great opportunity for Indian urban planners to closely observe an urbanism model rooted in the ethos of sustainability ...
The current escalation of the longstanding dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo region seems to be nothing more than a storm in a teacup, fueled by Venezuela’s domestic politics ...
Sri Lanka’s Budget 2024 has ambitious proposals that could push the country forward, however, it continues to stare at a long road to economic recovery ...
With protests breaking out across Pakistan, it has become clear that the Pakistan Army’s power over the people is eroding ...
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