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The Canadian government, instead of robustly standing up to extremism, has found it easier to pander to some of the most violent and aggressive groups. This is partly because of how these extremist groups have increased their influence over state institutions
The vision seeks to go beyond economic development internal to Indonesia and the mere enhancing of connectivity between the islands of the Indonesian
India is modernising its submarine fleet but the endeavour is challenging
An Indo-Pacific security architecture would have to be evolved. This should ensure a free, open and rule-based Indo-Pacific confirming freedom of navi
NavIC 2.0 not only fortifies India's defence capabilities but also places it on par with leading nations in global satellite navigation
With Biden and IPEF highlighting economic transparency, it is seen as a way for Washington to create an Indo-Pacific trade bloc without creating a tra
The message is clear — every state actor, big or small, will have to choose sides between two very different global offerings, each with their own s
Does the flurry of European leaders rushing to China mark a recession in trans-Atlantic solidarity?
With China potentially overturning the moratorium on nuclear testing, India must augment its military strength in the nuclear and missile domains to t
India & China want things to stabilise, but we aren’t close to achieving status quo ante of April in eastern Ladakh.
The 2021 BRICS leaders’ summit, slated to be organised by India as the chair, might present an opportunity to hold the bilateral summit on the same
Whether South Korea builds a nuclear bomb on its own or not, nuclear weapons are gaining greater importance in the national security thinking of many states in the Indo-Pacific.
Moving beyond the anti-China rhetoric, US has attempted to enhance its diplomacy efforts towards Southeast Asia as a whole.
Trump’s “toned down” stance on the South China Sea issue, his emphasis on “America first” policy and his soft attitude towards China have made many Japanese leaders suspect that the US is retreating from Asia.
It is too easy to imagine that formalising a group of countries into a multilateral organisation with a constitution and a secretariat will give it su
Tokyo has acknowledged that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be “an emergency situation” for Japan and has stepped up engagement accordingly.
The growing threats have propelled Japan to reconsider its existing National Security Strategy under the new leadership of Kishida Fumio.
While New Delhi’s desire to cultivate closer defense ties with Tokyo is clear, its overall strategic approach is much less so.
As regional threats ratchet up, Japan is posturing itself to counter the set of challenges posed by China.
Increasingly, many countries that have traditionally maintained a defensive and pacifist posture, like Japan, are having to reconsider their options.
The visit of America’s Defence Secretary earlier in June has prepared the ground for the the Indian Prime Minister’s U.S. visit next week, which could see some big ticket announcements
New Delhi has geopolitical opportunities in China rethinks underway in Germany and other countries
India and Japan’s shared concerns about China are a key driver of their growing relationship.
The advantages of India’s early prudence on cultivating multiple “strategic alignments” in the Indo-Pacific, are apparent with French proactiven
For Brazil, there are multiple opportunities within BRICS, not limited to the economic sphere. In many ways, the grouping brings Brazil from the left corner of the world map to the center, where the geopolitical theatre is most active; in Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
France and India have shared a common belief in the importance of multilateralism and have a common respect for international rules and regulations. These shared beliefs can form the basis for a cooperation agenda.
Growing economic protectionism and recurrent geo-economic and geo-political tensions in recent years are testing the resilience of the global economic order. Erstwhile proponents of globalisation such as the United States and the European Union are themselves recoiling from the global value chains that are over-reliant on China. As the localisation of goods and services has become more critical, it calls to question the viability of a globalised
Despite last year’s quadrilateral Malabar exercises and the recent announcement of new working groups, Quad cooperation on naval interoperability, critical technologies, and Covid-19 had been manifest previously.
As we usher in 2022, we unpack the events and trends of 2021 that are likely to dominate East Asian politics in the coming years
Can the delineation between sovereignty and sovereign rights facilitate the adoption of measures to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea?
Macron has raised doubts about how serious France is when it comes to managing the negative externalities of China’s rise.
France has begun to pay serious attention to the Indo-Pacific region after a long time.
There will definitely be a push towards multilateralism and more global engagements that was derelict these past four years.
India’s plan for naval coalition building alone will not credibly deter China’s military power in the Indian Ocean
The quick and silent acceptance of the defence and security agreements with the US is indicative of the anti-India bias that is being harboured by the
India has been understanding of the Maldivian government’s new policy, but it expects the island nation to respect Indian sensitivities and equally uphold its commitment to bilateral ties
New entrants in the Indo-Pacific offer both opportunities and challenges for outer space.
