Indo-Pacific Conundrum: Can Maritime Interests Connect Bangladesh and the Middle Powers?
Bangladesh's institutional participation in the Indo-Pacific region continues to be essential because Bangladesh has an oceanic exit that is BOB. ...
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20 Years of QUAD: A Strategic Anchor in the Indo-Pacific
With its strong leadership, cooperative efforts and emphasis on shared objectives, the Quad is well-positioned to continue to be a pillar of Indo-Pacific security and prosperity. ...
The Economic and Geopolitical Stakes of US Control Over Greenland
The US would need to carefully manage its actions to avoid escalating tensions and ensure that it does not antagonize Russia and China in a way that could destabilize the broader Arctic balance. ...
Reassessing Central Asia's Role in the Indo-Pacific Security Framework
Central Asia's strategic geography, energy resources, and evolving connectivity highlight its growing role in the Indo-Pacific security framework, requiring cohesive strategies to address multipolar dynamics, transnational threats, and regional stability. ...
Small State, Big Challenges: How Bangladesh is Coping with Indo-Pacific Dynamics
Bangladesh has skillfully navigated the challenges of the Indo-Pacific by maintaining a balanced foreign policy, diversifying economic partnerships, and enhancing maritime security capabilities, demonstrating resilience and strategic foresight. ...
Evolution of Commercial Drone Technology in Hybrid Warfare: Implications for International Security
The application and usage of drones have also become widespread among non-state actors; they are now used for intelligence gathering and conducting strikes as well as psychological warfare which in turn causes even more instability in the regions. ...
Should India give up its Policy of Strategic Autonomy?
India has successfully managed its quest for autonomy and adeptly identified and exploited opportunities created by global contradictions by leveraging its geographical location in Asia to become a bridge between the East and West. ...
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. ...
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The Cost of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Debt, Security, and Geopolitical Struggles
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connecting Xinjiang to Pakistan's ports, has advanced infrastructure projects but faces hurdles like debt concerns, security threats, and geopolitical tensions, requiring strong management, local engagement, and political stability for success. ...