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India has indeed sounded the trumpet of defence diplomacy as part of its engagement with the ASEAN over the last two decades. If Delhi does not help promote a stable balance of power in Southeast Asia now, India's own security challenges in the future could get a lot more daunting.
Despite the varied opinions of the ASEAN countries with regard to AUKUS, it would have to learn to co-exist and cooperate on regional security issues
The possibilities and the drawbacks inherent in the EU and India’s venture to provide an alternative to the BRI
Contrary to media narratives, the 2023 Summit has firmly anchored the Quad and made it abundantly clear that the grouping is here to stay
As tensions between the US and China escalate, regional states in the Indo-Pacific do not have the luxury of time on their side.
India would need to ratchet up its economic investments and regional integration initiatives in the Indo-Pacific if it aims to compete with the Chines
A new thrust towards ocean governance was witnessed over the past year, as the Indo-Pacific region emerged as a new theatre of power politics
Exploring the four pillars of the IPEF: Economic connectivity, economic resilience, clean economy, and just economy are the four pillars for enhanced
Indian government and businesses would do well to carefully examine their prospects.
India’s financial aid to the Philippines to fight the Islamic State signals a reworking of its Asean outreach
International humanitarian actors have been quick and efficient to respond to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
The United States' Indo-Pacific strategy continues to focus on bolstering its security and counterbalancing China's influence in the Indo-Pacific regi
With both China and the United States jockeying for position, nearly every geopolitical challenge facing Asia will be exacerbated by this new phase of
If a Chinese-funded military base were to come to Cambodia, it will affect regional security in the Southeast Asian region.
There is a certain duality about the Indo-Pacific. It is a region of economic opportunity, as well as one of problems.
The Pacific theatre is now an obvious area of interest to boost non-traditional activities by the Quad countries
With India hosting the 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit, it will be Delhi’s opportunity to draw the grouping’s focus towards the Indian Ocean
There is a growing clamor about India's decision to opt-out of the RCEP. While many experts say Indian SMEs stand to gain a lot if India signs the deal, others say it is likely to hurt Indian manufacturing.
The biggest concern of India with RCEP at this juncture is not merely the economic reasons, but more geopolitical: the existence of China.
New Delhi should be confident that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is willing to accord primacy to bilateral ties
Countries in the Global South are keen on leveraging cyberspace for their economic development, and thus, have a considerable interest in the security
As India places the Mekong sub-region among its priorities under the country’s ‘Act East’ policy, the ongoing India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway project––currently the only land connectivity project between India and the Mekong countries and the wider Southeast Asian region––could prove to be a game changer. It is imperative to explore ways to ensure early completion of this strategic communication link. This paper focuses on
While Myanmar bears the responsibility for safeguarding the rights of the Rohingyas, collective efforts are essential to reach a just resolution to th
The rise of BRI is directly proportional to American strategic confusion in Asia.
Regional perceptions of the US are shaped by perceptions of Trump — that of an unreliable leader and partner.
What can cities do to ensure progress and prosperity for all?
There is more at stake than geopolitical gamesmanship in the South China Sea
The Early Harvest Trade Deal signals a change in India’s reluctance to pursue FTAs
The new US position has been a shot in the arm for the ASEAN, but they are acutely aware of Beijing’s clout.
Given the seriousness and the fact that the South China Sea is becoming ‘militarised’ — it is time for the ASEAN countries to take a strong stan
During the US President's visit to Asian countries, Obama and Abe underscored their commitment to economic and security cooperation with ASEAN countries where Chinese influence has seen a marked surge in recent years.
Hanoi has not found as much support as it hoped for despite its bold confrontation of Beijing in the South China Sea.
Despite projecting close ties with Vietnam, the ground reality reflects a different story
In fluid strategic situations, middle powers tend to thrive more provided they are able to play their cards well.
The EU Indo-Pacific strategy signifies a shift in the EU’s perspective of the region from just economic to strategic
Duterte’s remarks indicate that the political costs of the SCS dispute to the parties outweigh potential benefits from the legal imprimatur that com
The Biden administration's Indo-Pacific strategy was announced days before the conflict between Ukraine and Russia took a turn for the worse, necessitating that the US turns its focus sharply on Russia and Europe once again.
China continues to warn regional players of negative consequences of their actions. Yet, it is Beijing’s own behaviour that is reshaping the Indo-Pacific landscape
As India is all set to take over the G20 presidency from Indonesia on 1 December 2022 till 30 November 2023, it should step up its game and distinguish itself as Africa’s partner with a difference
A proactive Europe is welcomed by many in the Indo-Pacific, a reality highlighted by a recent ministerial forum focused on cooperation in the region.
Despite insurmountable challenges, there is no stepping back in global efforts to fight the rising threats of an authoritarian and revisionist power.
