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INDO-PACIFIC AFFAIRS

Indo-Pacific Affairs has emerged as a major center of geo-strategic interest. As a political and strategic concept, it has gradually established in the foreign policy lexicon of some countries, especially the United States, India, Japan and Australia. Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs focus on Southeast Asia, the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean.

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2804, 2025

Sentinel Islands: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands and India’s Maritime Renaissance.
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Sentinel Islands: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands and India’s Maritime Renaissance.

By NIICE|2025-05-04T15:26:02+05:45April 28th, 2025|

28 April 2025, NIICE Commentary 10674 Rinto Sebastian Charles Amidst the escalating geopolitical rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, with China's naval expansion and the QUAD development, India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) have emerged as a pivotal element of New Delhi's strategic calculus. This shift from a remote outpost to a strategic hub is driven by military modernisation, economic diversification, and increased policy attention, positioning ANI as a key player in India's maritime influence and regional engagement. The islands' colonial penal history and World War II Japanese occupation underscored their enduring military importance. Despite being overlooked mainly after independence, ANI's strategic

2204, 2025

The Digital Sovereign State
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The Digital Sovereign State

By NIICE|2025-05-02T21:00:27+05:45April 22nd, 2025|

As digital platforms increasingly serve as tools of political influence, the concept of state sovereignty must be reevaluated.

2004, 2025

Bangladesh Unrest: Implications on Indo-Bangladesh Geopolitical Ties
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Bangladesh Unrest: Implications on Indo-Bangladesh Geopolitical Ties

By NIICE|2025-05-01T16:31:58+05:45April 20th, 2025|

The Indo-Bangladesh relationship is the ultimate example of the non-zero-sum game theory.

1704, 2025

Pakistan’s Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan Conundrum
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Pakistan’s Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan Conundrum

By NIICE|2025-04-24T09:55:27+05:45April 17th, 2025|

Prior to it becoming uncontrollable, the Pakistani state should take a multi-dimensional and holistic approach to counter terrorist organisations like TTP.

1604, 2025

Investigating the Potential for Blue Economy for Sustainable Development in the IORA
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Investigating the Potential for Blue Economy for Sustainable Development in the IORA

By NIICE|2025-04-23T17:02:22+05:45April 16th, 2025|

Achieving a Blue Economy for sustainable development within IORA is a complex undertaking that requires a multi-faceted approach to address the interconnected challenges.

1504, 2025

Role of QUAD in Indo-Pacific Security and Regional cooperation
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Role of QUAD in Indo-Pacific Security and Regional cooperation

By NIICE|2025-04-21T16:08:46+05:45April 15th, 2025|

QUAD remains a key element in shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific, promoting regional stability and supporting a rules-based international order.

1204, 2025

Is the U.S. Nearing the End of its Global leadership?
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Is the U.S. Nearing the End of its Global leadership?

By NIICE|2025-04-21T15:54:02+05:45April 12th, 2025|

As history shows, world leadership is never permanent but is shaped by adaptation, resilience, and the ability to respond to global transformations.

1004, 2025

The Majeed Brigade: Suicide Militancy, Baloch Nationalism, and the Fragile Fabric of Regional Security
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The Majeed Brigade: Suicide Militancy, Baloch Nationalism, and the Fragile Fabric of Regional Security

By NIICE|2025-04-21T15:12:06+05:45April 10th, 2025|

The future trajectory of the Majeed Brigade will hinge on Pakistan’s ability to balance military response with political inclusion and economic justice in Balochistan.

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