Growth in China-Philippines’ Tension in the South China Sea and the United States
The South China Sea has against renewed attention from the global community and bifurcated the scholarly community into proponents and against the motion. ...
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Elephant’s Kabul Puzzle
Apart from the issues identified, the current visit of the official delegation of the Taliban government to India has been strategically crucial for mutual development and goodwill. ...
The Price of Heat: How Climate Change Became Bangladesh's Latest Economic Crisis
For Bangladesh, sustaining its economic miracle is no longer just about trade deals and remittances, it's about fundamentally adapting to a warmer world, or watching the literal heat chip away at its human capital and prosperity. ...
India-Taliban Bilateral Talks: A New Chapter in Regional Diplomacy
The Indian diplomatic relations with the Taliban, whereby the Indian embassy in Kabul was reopened and the foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was visited, are an indicator of a critical turn in the Indian-Pakistani diplomacy. ...
The Contest for Digital Dominance in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific’s digital future will depend on how effectively regional states cooperate to build resilient infrastructure and shared governance norms. ...
The One Piece Pirate Flag: A Symbol of Freedom of Expression for Nepal, and Beyond
When young protesters in Nepal wave a flag from a Japanese anime, they are not just borrowing from a distinct culture, but are instead blurring the differences of nationality, geography, and social backgrounds, choosing to unite over humankind! ...
Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact and Implications on India
A direct, strong action, including military action from Saudi Arabia against India, is highly improbable. But indirect consequences cannot be ruled out. ...
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Pact: India’s Response
The Riyadh-Islamabad collective defense pact between a nuclear-armed South Asian state and a West Asian giant is a catalyst event that is not just an answer to the security situation, but also shapes the South Asian security equation. ...
A Calculated Break: What Golden Week Reveals about China’s Governance Model
More than just a vacation, Golden Week (from Oct 1-7) in China is a state-produced performance of coordination that carefully ties control and consumption, offering rare insight into how China governs through time. ...
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Climate Migration: South Asia’s overlooked Crisis
Addressing climate mobility through regional cooperation and forward-looking policies would not only safeguard vulnerable communities but also position South Asia as a global leader in climate resilience and justice. ...