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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 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. ...

BRICS in Kazan: Russia's Strategic Defiance and the Quest for Economic Independence

With an emphasis on economic independence and a potential pivot away from Western influence, BRICS is positioning itself as a critical player in shaping the future of global governance. ...

Expansion of BRICS: A Growing Pole for Development and Cooperation of Global South

BRICS has not only made reforms in its organization by including new members, but also set a new baseline for development and cooperation in the global south region as seen in the Kazan Declaration. ...

Kukur Tihar (Dog’s Day): Can it be Nepal’s Soft Power?

Kukur Tihar would not only boost tourism and strengthen the national economy but also serve as an impeccable means of dog diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, and soft power for Nepal. ...