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अमेरिका - चीन यांच्यातील सत्तास्पर्धा आणि आसियानची भुमिका
Apr 01, 2025

अमेरिका - चीन यांच्यातील सत्तास्पर्धा आणि आसियानची भुमिका

बदलत्या भूराजकीय परिस्थितीतून मार्ग काढण्यासाठी भारता�

Trump’s Israel Bet: Realistic or Risky?
Mar 27, 2025

Trump’s Israel Bet: Realistic or Risky?

Trump doubles down on pro-Israel policies, but at what cost? His Middle East ambitions hinge on regional stability. Will prioritising Israel hinder or

#QUAD के भीतर समुद्री सहयोग: नए रास्तों की तलाश
Mar 19, 2025

#QUAD के भीतर समुद्री सहयोग: नए रास्तों की तलाश

साझेदारी बढ़ाने के लिए और क्षेत्रीय स्थिरता एवं सुरक्षा

Placing ASEAN amidst a growing US-China competition
Mar 17, 2025

Placing ASEAN amidst a growing US-China competition

ASEAN must reinforce its unity and centrality, leveraging strategic partnerships like India to navigate shifting geopolitics.

Maritime cooperation within QUAD: New avenues to explore
Mar 17, 2025

Maritime cooperation within QUAD: New avenues to explore

Australia must leverage its maritime geography and stake in the QUAD to foster keener partnerships and tackle challenges to regional stability and sec

शिंजियांग से सीमांत तक: चीन की उभरती आतंकवाद निरोधक रणनीति
Feb 25, 2025

शिंजियांग से सीमांत तक: चीन की उभरती आतंकवाद निरोधक रणनीति

चीन की आतंकवाद निरोधक रणनीति का दायरा शिंजियांग में घरेल

एशिया की सबसे ‘अस्थिर’ सीमा!
Jan 13, 2025

एशिया की सबसे ‘अस्थिर’ सीमा!

मौजूदा समय में भारत के पड़ोस में अंतरराष्ट्रीय हस्तक्षे�

Asia’s most volatile frontier
Jan 08, 2025

Asia’s most volatile frontier

Today, with international interference in India’s neighbourhood and the rise of armed groups and extremist ideologies, India faces some serious secu

Japan and India: 20 years of strategic partnership
Dec 26, 2024

Japan and India: 20 years of strategic partnership

Japan and India’s close strategic partnership, built up over 20 years, is a testament to the two nations’ shared commitment to regional stability

क्या QUAD का ढीला ढांचा वैश्विक चुनौतियों का सामना कर सकता है?
Dec 13, 2024

क्या QUAD का ढीला ढांचा वैश्विक चुनौतियों का सामना कर सकता है?

QUAD का गठन एक स्वतंत्र और खुले इंडो-पैसिफिक क्षेत्र के लिए �

Is the semi-institutionalised format of the QUAD making it less efficient?
Dec 12, 2024

Is the semi-institutionalised format of the QUAD making it less efficient?

While QUAD was renewed to maintain the rules-based order and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, its semi-institutionalised format is significantly inhibiti

Depsang to Kazan: Emerging détente between China and India
Nov 04, 2024

Depsang to Kazan: Emerging détente between China and India

Although India and China have reached a preliminary agreement to disengage, the future development path of China-India relations is still full of pot

Brunei can plug gaps in India's Act East Policy
Sep 20, 2024

Brunei can plug gaps in India's Act East Policy

India-Brunei relations hold significant potential for growth and development, especially in the realm of energy security, regional stability, and mult

Understanding Taliban’s diplomacy and its implications for the region
Sep 13, 2024

Understanding Taliban’s diplomacy and its implications for the region

In the following months, we can expect some other countries to also accredit the Taliban’s diplomats and enhance trade and economic cooperation with

Taliban’s diplomatic advances in Central Asia
Aug 12, 2024

Taliban’s diplomatic advances in Central Asia

Since the takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have made significant diplomatic inroads in Central Asia, focusing on economic cooperation, inf

क्रोकस शहरातील दहशतवादी हल्ला आणि रशियाचा प्रतिसाद
Apr 25, 2024

क्रोकस शहरातील दहशतवादी हल्ला आणि रशियाचा प्रतिसाद

इस्लामिक स्टेटच्या खोरासान ग्रुपने रशियाच्या क्रोकस सि

The battle of narratives and the Russian response to the Crocus attacks
Apr 09, 2024

The battle of narratives and the Russian response to the Crocus attacks

In Moscow’s calculus, the Crocus attacks require a thorough investigation to ascertain the actors involved in the attacks, apart from the Islamic St

North Korea's artillery fire and regional implications
Jan 09, 2024

North Korea's artillery fire and regional implications

Pyongyang’s recent live-fire drills could set in motion a series of events with far-reaching consequences for regional stability, diplomacy, and the

Elections in Bangladesh: A kaleidoscopic overview
Dec 06, 2023

Elections in Bangladesh: A kaleidoscopic overview

Bangladesh’s domestic political climate remains highly charged as it heads for election in 2024 despite nationwide protests.

बांग्लादेश निवडणुकीत जमात-ए-इस्लामी: भारत आणि यूएसबद्दल भिन्न धारणा
Oct 19, 2023

बांग्लादेश निवडणुकीत जमात-ए-इस्लामी: भारत आणि यूएसबद्दल भिन्न धारणा

बांगलादेशच्या राजकीय पटलावर जमात-ए-इस्लामीचे पुनरागमन �

Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh elections: Diverging perceptions of India and the US
Oct 04, 2023

Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh elections: Diverging perceptions of India and the US

The return of Jamaat-e-Islami to Bangladesh’s political scene can be seen as a result of the US’s effort to steer democracy but it is likely to af

The overlooked heartland — Recognising the strategic relevance of Central Asia in the US-China rivalry
Dec 28, 2020

The overlooked heartland — Recognising the strategic relevance of Central Asia in the US-China rivalry

The US proclaims its main goal in the region is to expand security cooperation with Central Asian states and improve their ability to respond to the c

Crimea incident a threat to regional stability
Aug 19, 2016

Crimea incident a threat to regional stability

The recent incidents in Crimea have escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine and pose a threat to the peace and stability in the region.

India’s East Asia outreach shows its centrality to regional stability
Apr 15, 2024

India’s East Asia outreach shows its centrality to regional stability

New Delhi is trying to deepen ties to confront common threats but in-group differences pose hurdles

Military Build-up in the Indian Ocean: Implications for Regional Stability
Oct 12, 2015

Military Build-up in the Indian Ocean: Implications for Regional Stability

The Indian Ocean region is yet again witnessing another phase of strategic rivalries, with global powers including the US, China and India competing to create their own zones of power. The Indian Ocean has historical signicance as a key corridor for both trade and energy resources from the oil-rich Middle East to the big economies of East Asia. The nature of challenges facing the region are evolving. Economically, the Indian Ocean has become more

The Kurdish question and regional stability
Dec 13, 2013

The Kurdish question and regional stability

In West Asia, regional powers increasingly fear that the external dynamics of the regional political landscape coupled with the restive internal dynamics of Turkey, Syria and Iraq could potentially unify fractured Kurdish movements and destabilise the region at large.

A new push in the Bay of Bengal
Jul 27, 2024

A new push in the Bay of Bengal

The intent of BIMSTEC member states to push forth with a bold vision for the region was evident at the 2nd Foreign Ministers’ Retreat

An enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific
Jan 27, 2025

An enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific

Under the new Trump administration, the Indo-Pacific is likely to retain prominence but with a sharper focus on hard power dynamics

An explanation for Russia's interest in Syria
Aug 09, 2012

An explanation for Russia's interest in Syria

While Kremlin may be playing to a Russian audience by blocking the West, broader interests, namely, geopolitics, multilateralism, regional stability, and doubts about the feasibility of UNSC resolutions drive its actions in Syria.

Changing contours of Quad under Trump 2.0
Jan 28, 2025

Changing contours of Quad under Trump 2.0

While Quad’s agenda was expanded significantly under Biden, the extent of Trump’s commitment to non-security issues in Quad remains to be seen

Continuity and Change in Bangladesh’s Indo-Pacific Outlook: Deliberating Post-Election Scenarios
Jan 04, 2024

Continuity and Change in Bangladesh’s Indo-Pacific Outlook: Deliberating Post-Election Scenarios

Bangladesh’s Indo-Pacific Outlook, released in April 2023, is a projection of its interests in the region, and a testament to its political nonalignment and commitment to economic development. Its focus on upholding the rule of law and maintaining regional stability makes it a conducive partner for neighbouring countries and major powers in the Indo-Pacific. Bangladesh enjoys close ties with China, Japan, and the US, and a special relationship

Decoding India’s Priorities at the SCO: Connectivity, Counterterrorism, and Afghanistan
Aug 09, 2023

Decoding India’s Priorities at the SCO: Connectivity, Counterterrorism, and Afghanistan

As an emerging power in the current multipolar global order, India can use the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to protect, promote, and project its geostrategic and geoeconomic interests. The SCO is also a platform for India to reaffirm its commitment to revive and deepen its centuries-old civilisational, spiritual, and cultural ties with other member countries. This paper explores India's priorities at the SCO, chiefly connectivity, coun

Dominance, Competition, and Adaptation: The US Quest for a Strategic Trifecta in the Indian Ocean
Nov 25, 2024

Dominance, Competition, and Adaptation: The US Quest for a Strategic Trifecta in the Indian Ocean

The United States (US) is recalibrating its strategy in the Indian Ocean, driven by the region’s rapidly evolving geopolitical and geostrategic landscape. The US approach has moved from unilateral dominance to a more collaborative strategy that emphasises shared leadership through a technology-driven security paradigm. This paradigm supports a rule-based order where regional stakeholders are empowered to adopt more significant roles. The founda

Finding an End to the Myanmar Crisis: ASEAN’s Massive Task
Nov 13, 2024

Finding an End to the Myanmar Crisis: ASEAN’s Massive Task

Over three years since the February 2021 coup in Myanmar, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has made little progress in helping resolve the crisis despite releasing a ‘Five-Point Consensus’ (5PC) in April 2021. The political crisis that followed the coup poses a challenge for the ASEAN, which must now deliberate on ensuring not only the early implementation of the 5PC but also whether, and how, it should continue to abide by

Foreign Secretary's visit to Bangladesh showcases India's support for democracy
Dec 31, 2013

Foreign Secretary's visit to Bangladesh showcases India's support for democracy

Though Foreign Secretary Sujata Singh's Bangladesh visit was kept low key, the timely interactions she had in Dhaka helped India shed its image of a reluctant neighbour besides helping her make a realistic assessment of the situation there and evaluate possible fallouts on regional stability.

North Korean imbroglio: Who can do what?
Apr 16, 2013

North Korean imbroglio: Who can do what?

While on the surface, both the US (and South Korea and Japan) and China appear to have the goal of seeing a stable Korean Peninsula, there appear to be serious differences about what regional stability means.

Political reality of Taliban marks presence in Delhi
Nov 20, 2024

Political reality of Taliban marks presence in Delhi

India's potential engagement with Taliban officials marks a significant policy shift amid geopolitical realities, raising concerns for national security.

Slow, Not Steady: Assessing the Status of India-Eurasia Connectivity Projects
Feb 03, 2023

Slow, Not Steady: Assessing the Status of India-Eurasia Connectivity Projects

India’s robust economy has tremendous potential. But for sustained economic growth, it needs direct access to the Eurasian markets, backed by reliable, resilient, and diversified supply chains. Indeed, enhanced connectivity with Central Asia and the wider Eurasia is essential to promote regional stability and unlock economic opportunities for all countries in the region. This paper analyses the status of the key connectivity projects in the reg

The Benefits of Economic Integration Between India and Sri Lanka
Feb 18, 2025

The Benefits of Economic Integration Between India and Sri Lanka

This brief examines the importance of economic integration between India and Sri Lanka in fostering both nations’ growth as well as regional stability. Their deep cultural, historical, and geographic ties support an evolving economic relationship driven by trade, investment, and connectivity. As Sri Lanka’s largest trading partner and investor, India plays a pivotal role in its economic recovery, particularly following Sri Lanka’s recent ec

Under the Radar, Above the Norm: The Evolving Dimensions of Thai-Japanese Cooperation
Mar 27, 2024

Under the Radar, Above the Norm: The Evolving Dimensions of Thai-Japanese Cooperation

Japan-Thailand relations are understated, yet dynamic and continuing to evolve. The two have worked towards fortifying their ties across various sectors, including defence, investments, and energy, undergirded by a mutual commitment to regional stability and economic prosperity. A paramount interest is navigating the geopolitical complexities of the times, amid growing external threats that necessitate deeper security cooperation comprising bilat

What does an emerging Squad in the Indo-Pacific mean for India?
May 24, 2024

What does an emerging Squad in the Indo-Pacific mean for India?

This new mini-lateral grouping of the US and three of its allies could coordinate actions with the Quad for regional stability