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. ...
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's proposed Sagarmatha Sambad (Everest Dialogue) aimed to promote climate action and collaboration for addressing the unique challenges of mountain ecosystems. ...
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. ...
The Kremlin’s move to alter its nuclear doctrine adopted in 2020 echoes the country’s perennial security dilemma over its sovereignty. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...