Search: For - Indo-Pacific

1483 results found

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

India’s South China Sea posture is still in its infancy
May 17, 2023

India’s South China Sea posture is still in its infancy

Overstating Indian activism in the Western Pacific creates a false narrative that is harmful to balanced policymaking.  

A case for India-Australia climate and human security cooperation in the Pacific Islands
May 16, 2023

A case for India-Australia climate and human security cooperation in the Pacific Islands

While both India and Australia aim to consolidate their strategic presence in the region, the development of security in the Pacific through aid and d

India emerging as a credible maritime player in Southeast Asia
May 16, 2023

India emerging as a credible maritime player in Southeast Asia

Tensions between the Southeast Asian claimant countries and China have been on the rise in the South China Sea despite negotiations

A look at the expanded ambit of the Washington-Manila MDT
May 13, 2023

A look at the expanded ambit of the Washington-Manila MDT

The further strengthening of ties between the US and the Philippines is indicative of the breadth and scope of maritime security arrangements in the r

Washington Declaration: Restoring the Pacific balance
May 12, 2023

Washington Declaration: Restoring the Pacific balance

The Washington Declaration extends the ambit of US-ROK ties, conjoining the changing nature of the threat that the two countries face on the Korean Pe

The sea leg of India’s nuclear triad post Pokhran II
May 11, 2023

The sea leg of India’s nuclear triad post Pokhran II

Pakistan and China’s nuclear capabilities along with the added challenges and risks of a complex and uncertain environment in the Indo-Pacific are v

The 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests: reactions and responses from the Indo-Pacific
May 11, 2023

The 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests: reactions and responses from the Indo-Pacific

There is increasing recognition that, given India shares land borders with nuclear-armed countries like Pakistan and China, it was imperative for Indi

India needs a strategic and not a reactive approach towards China
May 11, 2023

India needs a strategic and not a reactive approach towards China

A comprehensive strategy vis-á-vis China is instrumental for India to act as a bridge between the democratic camp and the Global South

Washington Declaration: Navigating Seoul towards Quad Plus
May 11, 2023

Washington Declaration: Navigating Seoul towards Quad Plus

The Washington Declaration serves as a respite as the North Korean nuclear threat and the tensions in the Indo-Pacific region continue to escalate

ইন্দো-প্যাসিফিক ভূ-রাজনীতিতে জাপানের ‘বিদায়’ঘণ্টা এখনও বাজেনি
May 09, 2023

ইন্দো-প্যাসিফিক ভূ-রাজনীতিতে জাপানের ‘বিদায়’ঘণ্টা এখনও বাজেনি

ইন্দো-প্যাসিফিক অঞ্চলের স্থিতিশীলতা এবং সমৃদ্ধিতে জাপা

Japan’s new Indo-Pacific: A guiding perspective to shape worldviews
May 03, 2023

Japan’s new Indo-Pacific: A guiding perspective to shape worldviews

Being inclusive and normative, Japan calls on other states―like-minded or not―to agree on “the minimum basic principles”

Australia’s Defence Strategic Review signals radical changes in Australia’s defence posture
May 01, 2023

Australia’s Defence Strategic Review signals radical changes in Australia’s defence posture

The review of Australia’s DSR calls for fundamental changes, not only for itself but also for its partners throughout the Indo-Pacific

Conditions apply: A case for not delinking politics from development cooperation
Apr 27, 2023

Conditions apply: A case for not delinking politics from development cooperation

The motivation behind deploying aid is often spurred by geopolitical and diplomatic considerations rather than purely developmental goals

শক্তিশালী ভারত–ইতালি সম্পর্ক ইন্দো–প্যাসিফিককে বদলে দিতে পারে
Apr 26, 2023

শক্তিশালী ভারত–ইতালি সম্পর্ক ইন্দো–প্যাসিফিককে বদলে দিতে পারে

ইতালির ইন্দো–প্যাসিফিক দৃষ্টিভঙ্গির কেন্দ্রে আছে এই ধা

Is China gatecrashing the Transatlantic party?
Apr 16, 2023

Is China gatecrashing the Transatlantic party?

Does the flurry of European leaders rushing to China mark a recession in trans-Atlantic solidarity?

A thaw in ties between South Korea and Japan
Apr 13, 2023

A thaw in ties between South Korea and Japan

The growing anxiety over North Korea and China has encouraged rapprochement between Japan and South Korea

ऑकस इंडो-पॅसिफिकमधील नवीन आसियान आहे का?
Apr 13, 2023

ऑकस इंडो-पॅसिफिकमधील नवीन आसियान आहे का?

इंडो-पॅसिफिक क्षेत्रामुळे या शतकाला आकार येणार आहे, असे �

AUKUS: Consolidating the ‘Atlantic Pacific’ as a strategic space
Apr 08, 2023

AUKUS: Consolidating the ‘Atlantic Pacific’ as a strategic space

For all three member countries, the recent San Diego meeting presented both collective and individual opportunities

India, Europe, and the Bay of Bengal: Converging maritime security interests
Apr 03, 2023

India, Europe, and the Bay of Bengal: Converging maritime security interests

Maritime security in the Bay of Bengal can provide ground for convergence among European players and India, especially in the Indo-Pacific context

In West Asia, don’t confuse tactical de-escalation with strategic alignment
Mar 31, 2023

In West Asia, don’t confuse tactical de-escalation with strategic alignment

The structural pretext that drove West Asia’s cycle of competition and proxy conflict is still in place without a clear solution in sight

Who blinks first: Can a framework for countering maritime grey-zone operations be devised?
Mar 29, 2023

Who blinks first: Can a framework for countering maritime grey-zone operations be devised?

Regional cooperation mechanisms should join hands and devise a framework to counter China’s grey-zone tactics in the Indo-Pacific region

Biden’s cyber conundrum: Virtual invasion
Mar 28, 2023

Biden’s cyber conundrum: Virtual invasion

The cyber threats emanating from China raise the need for an effective international bulwark against cyber-attacks

India and Israel can be pivots in reglobalising Asia
Mar 28, 2023

India and Israel can be pivots in reglobalising Asia

In the face of growing regional uncertainty and global instability, India and Israel, with other partners, must explore and develop robust cooperation

The EU-India Relationship at 60: Where is it headed in 2023?
Mar 23, 2023

The EU-India Relationship at 60: Where is it headed in 2023?

India and the EU must work together to ensure that their partnership remains a positive force for stability and development in the Indo-Pacific region

Why the Tsushima Strait is vital for Northeast Asia’s geopolitics
Mar 23, 2023

Why the Tsushima Strait is vital for Northeast Asia’s geopolitics

The heightened geopolitical rivalry between US, China, and Russia has raised the strategic importance of the Strait as a vital maritime shipping route

Deepening of India-Japan strategic and global partnership
Mar 23, 2023

Deepening of India-Japan strategic and global partnership

The official two-day visit by PM Kishida indicates that Japan seeks closer cooperation between the Indo-Pacific countries

Redder than red: The future of China
Mar 23, 2023

Redder than red: The future of China

With mounting pressure domestically and internationally, Xi might resort to a hyper-nationalistic path to deal with the legitimacy crisis

A Refresh of the United Kingdom’s Integrated Review: What’s changed?
Mar 21, 2023

A Refresh of the United Kingdom’s Integrated Review: What’s changed?

Though IR2023 doesn’t bring any fundamental changes, it provides an important touch-up to its original and clearly reflects Britain’s refreshed th

India, China, and developments in the Persian Gulf
Mar 20, 2023

India, China, and developments in the Persian Gulf

The growing presence of China and India in the Persian Gulf indicates the prospects of power relations between regional, continental, and global actor

ऑस्ट्रेलिया की हिंद-प्रशांत नीति में भारत की बढ़ती भूमिका
Mar 18, 2023

ऑस्ट्रेलिया की हिंद-प्रशांत नीति में भारत की बढ़ती भूमिका

प्रधानमंत्री अल्बानीस की भारत यात्रा भारत को ऑस्ट्रेलि�

AUKUS has a plan for China
Mar 17, 2023

AUKUS has a plan for China

The plan to provide Australia with nuclear attack submarines signals a sharpening of great power rivalry in the Indo-Pacific

AUKUS: The submarine programme pathway for Australia
Mar 17, 2023

AUKUS: The submarine programme pathway for Australia

The US, UK, and Australia have announced a nuclear-powered submarine deal to keep the Indo-Pacific “open and free”

South Korea and India: A perplexing partnership
Mar 16, 2023

South Korea and India: A perplexing partnership

As ROK and India commemorate the 50th anniversary of their ties, both countries need to move beyond the normative approach towards a robust bilateral

The growing centrality of India in Australia’s Indo-Pacific policy
Mar 13, 2023

The growing centrality of India in Australia’s Indo-Pacific policy

PM Albanese’s visit to India is indicative of the strong political will to factor India into Australia’s Indo-Pacific Policy

Why Seoul and New Delhi should leverage the G20 momentum for advancing collaboration in the Indo-Pacific
Mar 09, 2023

Why Seoul and New Delhi should leverage the G20 momentum for advancing collaboration in the Indo-Pacific

New Delhi and Seoul are two key players in the Indo-Pacific in terms of their respective maritime geographies, geopolitical capabilities, and foreign

Hanging in the balance: Maldives Presidential race & big-ticket infrastructure
Mar 07, 2023

Hanging in the balance: Maldives Presidential race & big-ticket infrastructure

The volatile politics in Male at this crucial juncture can change the course of the Presidential race and the future of big-ticket infrastructure in t

Can—will—European countries avoid being dragged into a conflict in Taiwan?
Mar 04, 2023

Can—will—European countries avoid being dragged into a conflict in Taiwan?

Key strategic changes over the past few years increase the likelihood of the EU being dragged into a military conflict in the Taiwan Strait

PM Meloni’s visit signals a progressive future for India-Italy relations
Mar 02, 2023

PM Meloni’s visit signals a progressive future for India-Italy relations

Prime Minister Meloni’s visit to India showcases the robust ties between India and Italy

How can the world prevent China from taking over Taiwan? Look to India
Feb 28, 2023

How can the world prevent China from taking over Taiwan? Look to India

India’s role in preventing a Chinese takeover of Taiwan is the key to keeping the dragon in check in the region

France’s West Asia Moment
Feb 15, 2023

France’s West Asia Moment

France is stepping up its strategic role, providing an alternative for countries seeking security guarantees from a powerful, nuclear, Western militar