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ASEAN’s evolving dilemma in the Indo-Pacific
Feb 22, 2024

ASEAN’s evolving dilemma in the Indo-Pacific

While ASEAN is an essential player in Indo-Pacific affairs, its influence over the emerging security shifts in the region is being questioned due to i

निवडणुका, राजकारण आणि परराष्ट्र धोरण: बांगलादेशचा दृष्टीकोन
Feb 07, 2024

निवडणुका, राजकारण आणि परराष्ट्र धोरण: बांगलादेशचा दृष्टीकोन

बांगलादेशातील नुकत्याच झालेल्या निवडणुकांमुळे जे समीक�

Moratorium on Chinese research ships and Buddhist soft power diplomacy in Sri Lanka
Feb 01, 2024

Moratorium on Chinese research ships and Buddhist soft power diplomacy in Sri Lanka

China aims to use a Buddhist narrative to push forward its geopolitical and geoeconomic ambitions in the South Asian region

Challenges for Georgia’s EU membership
Jan 26, 2024

Challenges for Georgia’s EU membership

Georgia faces the challenge of balancing its pursuit of EU membership with the risk of Russian adventurism, necessitating a cautious approach to avoid

Polls, politics, and foreign policy: Bangladesh in perspective
Jan 12, 2024

Polls, politics, and foreign policy: Bangladesh in perspective

The dynamics that have shaped the recent Bangladeshi election will leave an imprint on the country’s bilateral ties, in turn affecting its developme

लोबिटो कॉरिडॉर: मध्य आफ्रिकेतील चिनी वर्चस्वाविरुद्ध पश्चिमेची बोली
Jan 04, 2024

लोबिटो कॉरिडॉर: मध्य आफ्रिकेतील चिनी वर्चस्वाविरुद्ध पश्चिमेची बोली

पीजीआयआयच्या लोबिटो कॉरिडॉर अंतर्गत समाविष्ट असलेल्या

The Lobito Corridor: The West’s bid against Chinese domination in Central Africa
Dec 11, 2023

The Lobito Corridor: The West’s bid against Chinese domination in Central Africa

The wide array of economic sectors covered under the PGII’s Lobito Corridor is aimed at countering Chinese presence in African countries

The Global Gateway and BRI Forums: Few similarities, striking differences
Nov 14, 2023

The Global Gateway and BRI Forums: Few similarities, striking differences

While the BRI faces resistance from some countries, the GG forum has yet to establish itself. On balance, all these initiatives are bound to coexist i

The expanding footprint of the digital Yuan
Nov 10, 2023

The expanding footprint of the digital Yuan

As China bolsters its influence on the world stage through foreign policy and technological advancements, the launch of the digital yuan becomes a cru

Thailand’s evolving strategy: Balancing act in the Belt and Road era
Nov 10, 2023

Thailand’s evolving strategy: Balancing act in the Belt and Road era

As Thailand navigates its path of economic development and geopolitical engagement, it will be essential to remain vigilant, adaptable, and open to co

China, Africa and the geopolitics of lithium
Nov 09, 2023

China, Africa and the geopolitics of lithium

The course of the global energy transition may be determined by the effectiveness of Africa’s lithium exploration negotiations with China.

Prachanda’s visit to Beijing- A tough balancing act?
Nov 07, 2023

Prachanda’s visit to Beijing- A tough balancing act?

Despite making headway in other aspects of its ties with China, Nepal’s inability to raise key concerns with the latter may prove costly in the long

The BRI in Melanesia: Connecting political statecraft with chequebook diplomacy
Oct 23, 2023

The BRI in Melanesia: Connecting political statecraft with chequebook diplomacy

While the four Melanesian countries recognise Beijing’s economic heft, these nations consider the national security implications of overtly involvin

नेपाळचा चीनशी सावधगिरीचा करार
Oct 21, 2023

नेपाळचा चीनशी सावधगिरीचा करार

पंतप्रधान दहल यांनी त्यांच्या अलीकडच्या दौऱ्यात चीनसोब

The third Belt and Road Forum: China stakes out new vision for the global future
Oct 20, 2023

The third Belt and Road Forum: China stakes out new vision for the global future

Over the last decade, Chinese economic problems, domestic indebtedness, and external critique have reshaped the BRI, thus, helping China cast itself a

Nepal’s cautious deals with China
Oct 10, 2023

Nepal’s cautious deals with China

Although PM Dahal signed several agreements with China during his recent visit, critics at home are dismayed that Nepal is not gaining anything concre

China’s Belt and Road Initiative at a crucial juncture
Aug 25, 2023

China’s Belt and Road Initiative at a crucial juncture

With US-China rivalry and concerns over the long-term viability of the BRI growing, the third Belt and Road Forum will have much to manoeuvre should i

The ASEAN, PIF, and IORA drive the agenda of the Quad Leaders’ Meeting in Hiroshima
May 25, 2023

The ASEAN, PIF, and IORA drive the agenda of the Quad Leaders’ Meeting in Hiroshima

China’s growing footprint in Southeast Asia, the Pacific and Indian Ocean has prompted closer cooperation between the Quad and organisations such as

A new nuclear age in South Asia?
Jan 07, 2022

A new nuclear age in South Asia?

South Asia is deeply impacted by the disruption in the balance of the current global nuclear order due to the growing power rivalry and advancement in

The Belt and Road Initiative: A true win-win situation or a double win for China?
Nov 24, 2021

The Belt and Road Initiative: A true win-win situation or a double win for China?

BRI has so far only contributed to the rise of GHGs and not to the GDP of the host countries. Is China accruing economic benefits while exporting carb

Brewing apprehensions: Bangladesh watchful of Taliban
Sep 09, 2021

Brewing apprehensions: Bangladesh watchful of Taliban

How will the takeover by the Taliban affect Bangladesh and will we see a strong resurgence of Taliban-inspired Islamist outfits?

The Taliban takeover: Afghanistan-Bangladesh relations during this period of transition
Sep 08, 2021

The Taliban takeover: Afghanistan-Bangladesh relations during this period of transition

Resurgence of terrorism and a further influx of refugees are areas of concern for Bangladesh after the US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

The potential for transformative India-Uzbekistan bilateral relations
Dec 14, 2020

The potential for transformative India-Uzbekistan bilateral relations

With common interests ranging from countering terrorism and Chinese hegemony to promoting trade, the India-Uzbekistan virtual bilateral summit is a mo

Return of a new non-alignment?
Jun 25, 2020

Return of a new non-alignment?

The middle powers are taking the middle path to dealing with the US and China, which may lead to significant challenges if New Delhi chooses to build

China’s green promise in Africa: The case of Zimbabwe’s Sengwa coal power plant
Jun 09, 2020

China’s green promise in Africa: The case of Zimbabwe’s Sengwa coal power plant

China should be urged to respect its international obligations to reduce green emissions while the Zimbabwean government must be encouraged to be a re

The BRI and Covid-19: A tale of two crises
May 28, 2020

The BRI and Covid-19: A tale of two crises

The fallout from Covid-19 makes imminent two crises for BRI’s continued progression: a crisis of credibility and a crisis of viability.

COVID-19 crises: Northeast India and the Sikkimese miracle
May 02, 2020

COVID-19 crises: Northeast India and the Sikkimese miracle

It is imperative that the Northeastern region be a major catalyst for India’s foreign policy in the immediate Southeast Asian neighbourhood.

Environmental effects of Chinese projects in Myanmar
Apr 15, 2020

Environmental effects of Chinese projects in Myanmar

Since 2010, China has been casting its eyes on Myanmar’s rich natural resources for commercial exploitation.