COMMENTARIES
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.
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.
How Pakistan mourned the death of Hassan Nasrallah
Pakistan continues to witness serious direct military confrontation from actors such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), undermining Islamabad’s ability to protect its territorial integrity.
Military Diplomacy: A Historical Lifeline for Nepal’s Survival
By balancing relationships with powerful neighbors like India and China, and global powers like the US and UK, while participating actively in global peacekeeping missions, Nepal has positioned itself as a small yet vital player in South Asia.