COMMENTARIES
South Korean Engagement with NATO: A Deepening Partnership Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The deepening security cooperation between NATO and South Korea reflects South Korea's broader foreign policy shift and NATO's need to address military gaps amid rising challenges from Russia and China.
PM Oli’s Landmark China Visit and the BRI Cooperation
PM K.P. Sharma Oli's December 2024 visit to China strengthened Nepal-China ties under the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and regional connectivity to boost Nepal's socio-economic development.
Trump’s 2.0: Opportunity for the Global South
Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House could disrupt traditional alliances offering the Global South opportunities to assert autonomy, negotiate balanced trade agreements, and shape a multipolar world order.
India and Bangladesh: The Post-Hasina Conundrum
The relationship between India and Bangladesh, historically strong due to shared history, culture, and mutual interests, faces challenges following Sheikh Hasina's ousting, with concerns over minority rights, political instability, and Bangladesh's growing ties with Pakistan.
Tracing Saudi Arabia’s ‘ambiguous’ approach to BRICS Membership
While Riyadh's indecision has sparked debate over its motives and potential U.S. pressure, it highlights broader challenges for BRICS in managing expansion and geopolitical complexities.
Nepal at COP29: Advocating for Climate Justice in the Himalayas
Nepal's proposed Sagarmatha Sambad (Everest Dialogue) aimed to promote climate action and collaboration for addressing the unique challenges of mountain ecosystems.
The Expanding Nuclear Landscape in Southern Asia: Emerging Risks and Regional Tensions
The nuclearization of South Asia poses threats due to the region’s volatile security dynamics and the proximity of nuclear-armed states India, Pakistan, and China where they have contested borders and histories of confrontations.
Russia’s New Nuclear Doctrine: An Omen for an Apocalypse?
The Kremlin’s move to alter its nuclear doctrine adopted in 2020 echoes the country’s perennial security dilemma over its sovereignty.
31st APEC Summit
The APEC, given the interdependent nature of economies in the world, needs to step up to increase berths and welcome new rising Asia-Pacific economies, like India and others.
The Malabar Exercise 2024
The exercise incorporated high-intensity drills, featuring rigorous anti-submarine warfare and air defence exercises, as well as situational awareness training, to demonstrate the participants’ commitment to the exercise and regional security.