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QUAD 3.0: A security-oriented reincarnation?
Jun 08, 2023

QUAD 3.0: A security-oriented reincarnation?

As the Indo-Pacific region becomes more contested, the QUAD will have to work together to expand its scope of diplomacy, influence, and security

BIMSTEC: A call for robust institutionalisation
Jun 07, 2023

BIMSTEC: A call for robust institutionalisation

BIMSTEC’s recent initiatives of strengthening institutional mechanisms are indeed a start but the road ahead is long if not arduous

BIMSTEC imperatives: Food security and energising trade
Jun 07, 2023

BIMSTEC imperatives: Food security and energising trade

India can advance solutions and drive international consensus on critical issues related to priority sectors such as food and energy in the Bay of Ben

The Hiroshima Quad Summit 2023: Building on the momentum
Jun 06, 2023

The Hiroshima Quad Summit 2023: Building on the momentum

Contrary to media narratives, the 2023 Summit has firmly anchored the Quad and made it abundantly clear that the grouping is here to stay

The mighty dollar: Questioning the role of a monetary hegemon
Jun 03, 2023

The mighty dollar: Questioning the role of a monetary hegemon

The shift away from the US dollar has the potential to rebalance the international system of trade in an equitable way while placing the Global South

Developing a regional Single Window System in the Indian Ocean Region
Jun 02, 2023

Developing a regional Single Window System in the Indian Ocean Region

India and Australia can support the development of a Single Window System in fellow Indian Ocean Region states for trade facilitation at the regional

The Quad needs to raise the game in the Indian Ocean
Jun 01, 2023

The Quad needs to raise the game in the Indian Ocean

With India hosting the 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit, it will be Delhi’s opportunity to draw the grouping’s focus towards the Indian Ocean

On the freeway to net zero
Jun 01, 2023

On the freeway to net zero

India can achieve net zero only if its renewable electricity capacity reaches 1,000 GW, a proper gigawatt-sized storage is available, and a resilient

Why India should pivot the QUAD into the Indian Ocean through IORA
May 31, 2023

Why India should pivot the QUAD into the Indian Ocean through IORA

The Quad engaging with IORA will help India to bring the strategic convergences of the two groupings and China’s growing footprint in the region to

অউকাস: একটি কৌশলগত পরিসর হিসাবে ‘আটলান্টিক প্যাসিফিক’-কে সুসংহত করা
May 26, 2023

অউকাস: একটি কৌশলগত পরিসর হিসাবে ‘আটলান্টিক প্যাসিফিক’-কে সুসংহত করা

তিনটি সদস্য দেশের জন্য সাম্প্রতিক সান দিয়েগো বৈঠকটি যৌ�

Stepping stones: Is a Seoul-Tokyo rapprochement in the making?
May 26, 2023

Stepping stones: Is a Seoul-Tokyo rapprochement in the making?

The geopolitical realities are proving to be a strong catalyst for improved relations between Japan and South Korea

Papua New Guinea: A tale of two visits
May 26, 2023

Papua New Guinea: A tale of two visits

PM Modi and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visits to PNG reflect the increasing importance of the Pacific Island countries in the strategic

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

पाकिस्तान: मौलाना मुंसिफ़ों और फ़ौज के बीच फंसा इस्लामिक देश!
May 25, 2023

पाकिस्तान: मौलाना मुंसिफ़ों और फ़ौज के बीच फंसा इस्लामिक देश!

ज़ाहिर है कि इस वक़्त पाकिस्तान, चुनौतियों के जिस बवंडर स�

Coal-based power generation capacity additions: Giving way to renewables
May 24, 2023

Coal-based power generation capacity additions: Giving way to renewables

By 2030, RE is expected to have the largest share in power generation capacity

Hastening rural to urban migration: A national imperative
May 19, 2023

Hastening rural to urban migration: A national imperative

It is abundantly clear that India’s urbanisation needs serious conceptual and financial inputs if it has to be pushed into the fast-track lane

India’s targets for nuclear energy: Moving closer?
May 18, 2023

India’s targets for nuclear energy: Moving closer?

If private investment materialises, India may move closer to its targets for nuclear power generating capacity.

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

Bracing for a Manic Monday
May 16, 2023

Bracing for a Manic Monday

The crisis of the state in Pakistan is only getting worse.

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

प्रशांत महासागर में पापुआ न्यू गिनी की तरफ भारत की राह!
May 12, 2023

प्रशांत महासागर में पापुआ न्यू गिनी की तरफ भारत की राह!

पिछले कुछ वर्षों के दौरान भारत की विदेश नीति के लक्ष्यों �

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 constrained evolution of India’s nuclear doctrine since Pokhran II
May 11, 2023

The constrained evolution of India’s nuclear doctrine since Pokhran II

Regardless of the stasis in India’s OND, the technological changes in India’s delivery capabilities are outpacing doctrinal change

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

Financing climate adaptation: How do we equate the social and the economic rates of return?
May 05, 2023

Financing climate adaptation: How do we equate the social and the economic rates of return?

Despite the acknowledgement of the undeniable significance of climate adaptation at the highest of forums, nothing much has been done so far to ensure

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”

India’s Pacific pathways in Papua New Guinea
May 03, 2023

India’s Pacific pathways in Papua New Guinea

Over the years, India’s foreign policy objectives overlooked the PIC narrative but that is changing in the post pandemic world order 

New funding mechanism could generate US$ 15 billion for climate action in Asia
May 02, 2023

New funding mechanism could generate US$ 15 billion for climate action in Asia

IF-CAP can be a key financing vehicle that boosts ADB’s ability to financially support Asia’s developing economies in addressing the climate chall

भारत-नेपाल सीमा विवाद का अंत कैसे हो? दोनों देशों के लिये बेहद ज़रूरी..
May 02, 2023

भारत-नेपाल सीमा विवाद का अंत कैसे हो? दोनों देशों के लिये बेहद ज़रूरी..

नेपाल और भारत के बीच की सीमा 1,700 किलोमीटर से अधिक लंबी है और

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

What’s brewing north of the Andaman Islands?
Apr 24, 2023

What’s brewing north of the Andaman Islands?

The growing military activities in the Coco Islands and its proximity to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have prompted India to expand its own capacit