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South-South Cooperation in a post-2030 agenda world
Sep 13, 2024

South-South Cooperation in a post-2030 agenda world

India holds the potential to act as a bridge between the North and South and to come up with innovative and acceptable models of development in a post

चीनची आर्थिक आणि लष्करी शक्ती वाढवण्याची योजना
Aug 23, 2024

चीनची आर्थिक आणि लष्करी शक्ती वाढवण्याची योजना

आशियातील आपली सुरक्षा व्यवस्था आणि ताकद वाढवण्याच्या च�

China’s conflict resolution mechanism in Africa: Mediation with Chinese characteristics
Aug 07, 2024

China’s conflict resolution mechanism in Africa: Mediation with Chinese characteristics

China is shifting from its traditional neutrality to actively participating in international mediation, especially in Africa

Ream Naval base: China’s expanding influence in Cambodia
Aug 05, 2024

Ream Naval base: China’s expanding influence in Cambodia

China’s strategic infrastructure development has expanded exponentially in Cambodia through BRI. While the latter benefits economically, it seeks to

Third plenum: China seeks to boost economic and military might
Jul 30, 2024

Third plenum: China seeks to boost economic and military might

India must remain wary of China’s aims of upgrading narrative power and security mechanisms in Asia

SCO मध्ये भारत: रशियाच्या ग्रेटर युरेशियन स्वप्नाचा एक भाग?
Jul 26, 2024

SCO मध्ये भारत: रशियाच्या ग्रेटर युरेशियन स्वप्नाचा एक भाग?

शांघाय कोऑपरेशन ऑर्गनायझेशनमुळे गेल्या काही वर्षांत भा

Tracking China’s soft power diplomacy in Nepal
Jul 12, 2024

Tracking China’s soft power diplomacy in Nepal

China's soft power diplomacy in Nepal serves as a tangible manifestation of its broader foreign policy goals, aiming not only for a China-dominated As

India in SCO: A part of Russia's Greater Eurasian dream?
Jul 11, 2024

India in SCO: A part of Russia's Greater Eurasian dream?

While the SCO has benefited India in many ways over the years, it seems that India is giving a cold shoulder to the grouping

The Sino-US competition in the Global South: Lessons from the Cold War
Jul 05, 2024

The Sino-US competition in the Global South: Lessons from the Cold War

As China expands its influence in the Global South and the US and India increase aid, smaller developing nations revert to non-alignment to gain conce

An evolving IOR and dilemmas in Sri Lanka’s security calculus
Jul 02, 2024

An evolving IOR and dilemmas in Sri Lanka’s security calculus

While Sri Lanka is pushing for domestic reforms and defence capacities to counter the emerging threats in the IOR, its strategic location subjects it

Shehbaz Sharif’s Chinese treasure hunt
Jun 29, 2024

Shehbaz Sharif’s Chinese treasure hunt

The urgency of  Sharif’s recent visit to China highlights Islamabad’s increasing dependence on China amid a deepening debt crisis and growing int

Thailand's pursuit of BRICS membership
Jun 24, 2024

Thailand's pursuit of BRICS membership

Thailand eyes BRICS for economic gains and strategic ties, but must navigate risks to sovereignty and policy autonomy.

Sweeping changes in Nepal-China relations
Jun 18, 2024

Sweeping changes in Nepal-China relations

The current political climate has led to unprecedented cooperation between Nepal and China, bringing them closer than ever. This partnership is likely

Africa’s delicate diplomacy in the South China Sea dispute
Jun 13, 2024

Africa’s delicate diplomacy in the South China Sea dispute

The ongoing skirmishes in the South China Sea between China and regional states represent another severe threat to the world economy, directly affecti

Seychelles’ calibrated approach towards maritime dependency
Jun 07, 2024

Seychelles’ calibrated approach towards maritime dependency

Given its location and its capabilities, Seychelles is well-placed to mitigate sea-borne challenges by cooperating with major players.

The Chattogram-Ranong connect: Establishing direct shipping in the Bay of Bengal
Jun 05, 2024

The Chattogram-Ranong connect: Establishing direct shipping in the Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal presents an opportunity for Bangladesh and Thailand to enhance bilateral trade through their shared maritime space, making a Chattog

नेपाळमधील रेल्वे कनेक्टिव्हिटीमध्ये चीन-भारत यांच्यातील शत्रुत्व
May 06, 2024

नेपाळमधील रेल्वे कनेक्टिव्हिटीमध्ये चीन-भारत यांच्यातील शत्रुत्व

नेपाळमधील रेल्वे कनेक्टिव्हिटीमध्ये चीन-भारत यांच्यात�

Chinese BRI ambitions in Europe hinge on the Caucasus
May 02, 2024

Chinese BRI ambitions in Europe hinge on the Caucasus

The EU must capitalise on TITR’s development to assert its position as a dominant geoeconomic power in the region and curb China’s influence.

China-Nepal military relations: Risks and opportunities for India
Apr 20, 2024

China-Nepal military relations: Risks and opportunities for India

The recent visits by Chinese military delegations to Nepal suggest a deepening of China's engagement in the region, which could have implications for

Sino-Indian rivalry in rail connectivity in Nepal
Apr 17, 2024

Sino-Indian rivalry in rail connectivity in Nepal

The growing China-India rivalry in rail connectivity in Nepal can could potentially drive advancements in its linkages. Nevertheless, Nepal should app

The Green Deal and dealing with partners: EU in dire straits?
Mar 01, 2024

The Green Deal and dealing with partners: EU in dire straits?

While the Green Deal underscores the ‘whole of EU’ approach, it remains to be seen how the EU can adapt its external efforts to ensure a just tran

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

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

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