The future will not be defined merely by who claims sovereignty, but by who controls the infrastructure that defines it. And that makes sovereignty not a fortress, but a flow — one that must be guarded not just by walls, but by wisdom ...
To justify power and its pursuit, perhaps it is fundamentally shaped through narratives, not just for great powers but for smaller nations as well. ...
China's comprehensive ways of achieving its desired ends involve a combination of military, economic, and legal strategies and tactics. ...
As China increases its influence through economic weight, the Cook Islands could find itself in a position of obligations that perfectly align with China’s interests and not its allies, which completely changes the status quo in the region. ...
By focusing on immediate domestic concerns—like tariff revenue, fossil-fuel jobs, and symbolic displays of sovereignty—the proposed agenda distorts principles of fair burden-sharing and shared responsibility into a zero-sum game. ...
The Ocean Conference is a successful attempt to mobilize actors to deliberate on the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean resources. ...
Nepal’s place on the FATF grey list represents a serious reputational and economic challenge. But it also provides a clear roadmap for institutional reform, financial modernization, and global re-engagement. ...
Operation Sindoor provides a trigger that conveys to Indian decision-makers that the use of force is no longer a theoretical possibility, but an option India will likely exercise. ...
The Xinhua Institute report presents major highlights of what the PRC at the onset has been repeating to make the South China Sea a zone of peace, friendship, and cooperation. ...
The Maritime Silk Road: China's Strategic Blueprint for Global Maritime Influence
While China promotes the Maritime Silk Road as a path to shared prosperity, infrastructure connectivity, and win-win cooperation, the reality is more complex. ...