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.
ARTICLES
Shifting Sands: How Global Aging Populations are Redefining Economic Power and Geopolitics
The rising influence of countries with younger populations, particularly India, underscores the shifting balance of global power.
Paper Tiger China and the Philippines
If China continuously voids the regional maritime order, and this opinion is a miscalculation to China, it will become a real tiger for eating neighbours and antagonizing people.
Economic Implications of Nepal’s Involvement in China’s BRI
There have been various controversies and challenges that have surrounded Nepal's BRI participation, such as project delays, financial transparency concerns, and disputes over project inclusion. Despite these complexities, BRI offers Nepal several benefits, such as good infrastructure, increased connectivity, tourism, trade, and overall economic growth.
Rise of China and its Influence Over the Indo-Pacific
Though China rejects the international claims on the Indo-Pacific region, the world countries hold more maritime military exercises in order to ensure a “free and open Indo-Pacific”
Analysis of India Election Results 2024: Its Implications for Nepal’s Political Landscape and Foreign Policy
The 2024 Indian election results herald a continuation of the policies and approaches that have defined Modi’s tenure so far. For Nepal, this means a stable and predictable partner in India.
The Maldives’ Shifting Economic Dependency from India to China
Domestic politics has led to a shift in the economic dependency of the Maldives from India to China. This is not a new revelation, but rather a trend seen since 2013 and this oscillation between India and China can have dire effects on the Maldives.
Fin-tech Diplomacy: Singapore’s Rise in Southeast Asia
By continuing to leverage fintech diplomacy and fostering regional collaboration, Singapore can solidify its role as a key player in shaping the future of finance within Southeast Asia.
Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future: Resource Security in a Changing World
The efforts to diversify resource supply chains and develop alternative technologies offer hope for a future where resource dependence does not dictate global politics.