The next wave of economic growth fueled by digital revolution can reach Nepal if it builds a roadmap to make it a powerhouse for digital innovation and an offshoring destination for IT companies across the world. ...
History of African countries marked by colonialism and their humiliation for centuries has created space for Chinese. This has created a favorable environment for the “Chinese Rejuvenation” to become a dream which could be exported to African countries. ...
Myanmar is shaking away the webs of an all embracing Chinese grip with each passing year. There are multiple players ready to play the so called great game at the cross-section of South and Southeast Asia with renewed vigor. ...
South Asia countries should unite and construct a regional framework or convention on terrorism. SAARC has Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism, but it needs to be given more authority and powers. ...
It is in India’s interest to de-escalate tensions and pressurize Pakistan through diplomatic channels to isolate them and impose economic sanctions until Pakistan takes necessary actions against their terrorists and guarantee that Pakistani soil will not be used by terrorist groups against India. ...
In this tug-of-war between India and China, Bangladesh needs both these Asian giants to improve its country’s socio-economic status. For Bangladesh, the most advantageous long term strategy would be to handle both its allies methodically, alleviating India’s China anxiety, at the same time chalk out a regional framework linking China-Bangladesh-India as a reality. ...
The New ‘New’ in Myanmar-China Relationship
The strategic location of Myanmar and the economic clout of China with its aim to balance the Western led flank in the Indo-Pacific are bound to increase the level of interactions between the two countries. ...