Despite the public position taken by the Taliban on the war in Gaza, its response has remained largely muted. ...
Could the refusal of Chinese banks to process payments in Rubles or China's reliance on alternative trade routes that circumvent Russia be considered elements of a no-limits partnership? ...
Almost two months after ties between the two neighbours plummeted to a new low, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, was in Pakistan for a three day trip. ...
A focus on UN 2.0 and bureaucratic cushioning from state influence need to be high on the agenda of the Summit of the Future as allegations of countries influencing multilateral organisations have surfaced ...
While Chinese investments can help in developing southern Bangladesh, it will create ripples in the geopolitics of the Bay of Bengal ...
While sustainable development and green growth are replacing conventional notions of economic growth and development, conventional finance is being replaced by sustainable finance. ...
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. ...
Macron’s recent speech prior to the European elections has reiterated his ideas on defence, and his fervent push for European strategic autonomy and self-reliance in security. ...
The high influx of refugees into Thailand due to the Myanmar crisis continues with a fundamental division in the ASEAN regarding the issue. ...
The TikTok issue between the US and China is not a battle of values but part of a bigger war for geopolitical, geoeconomic, and geotechnological dominance ...
The STEAG is a step in the right direction to ensure effective communications and bridge the gaps in the Indian Army’s capabilities ...
While well-established indices have been crucial in assessing advancements in gender equality, these methodologies may present an incomplete picture ...
China’s growing influence operations necessitates the implementation of proper measures to ensure election security ...
Rather than relying on a single nation to handle the majority of HADR engagements in the Bay of Bengal region, a unified regional approach should be embraced. ...
Many in the Chinese strategic circles believe that although West Asia is significant for China, it should lay low and let US get embroiled in the regional conflict. ...
With this electoral victory, Muizzu is more politically stable, incentivising him to tone down his anti-India rhetoric and reconcile with Delhi while maintaining a pro-China tilt. ...
The recurring elimination of the UN Panels of Experts by Russia although doesn’t affect the sanction regime, it does impair the monitoring of these sanctions on ground. ...
China sees a regional security structure shaping in the Indo-Pacific, with the US at its core, focused on the Quadrilateral Security Mechanism and supported by "mini-multilateral" frameworks ...
India and EFTA have ratified a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, pledging to boost trade and investment while upholding IPR and sustainable development ...
Attempts are being made by Nepal and India to revive the relationship through new avenues of cooperation with a focus on digital connectivity ...
With growing political instability and economic crisis in Guinea, the likelihood of Guinea joining the Alliance of Sahel States appears to be high ...
The recent election victory of Muizzu indicates that Maldives may lean towards China in the coming years ...
Effectively managing Sittwe Port in Myanmar will allow India to play a vital role in promoting regional security and stability while also forging valuable partnerships ...
While resource exploitation in the Artic may offer short-term gains, the long-term consequences for the planet outweigh them ...
David Petraeus is a retired United States Army general. ...
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