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. ...
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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. ...
Chinese Hydro-Politics and Transboundary Water Cooperation in South Asia
China's role as the upper riparian, controlling much of Asia's water resources, complicates collaboration, particularly with India, due to geopolitical tensions and a lack of institutional cooperation. ...
India-China New Border Agreement: Reset or Repeat of the Past?
The declared agreement for normalizing the Indo-China border disputes marks a hopeful moment, but it must be viewed cautiously as it comes with ‘hope’ as it is expected to offer India a chance to stabilize its border and focus on other pressing issues. ...
A Threat to Israelis in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: A Hoax or a Concern?
The situation in Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka exposed the tip of the iceberg of the security architecture of the island nation, in which the threat towards Israelis is more than a conjuncture. ...
Reshaping International Relations: BRICS, India, Russia, and the Changing World Order
There are a few challenges that India and Russia face in BRICS due to India-China tense relations, and China’s dominance. ...
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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. ...