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
India’s Political Chessboard: BJP’s two terms, and the Path to 2024 Election
While the country’s masses were engrossed in celebratory enthusiasm of Ram Mandir, the opposition parties and the minority Muslim community see the Ram Mandir consecration as the victory of majoritarian nationalism rather than the pinnacle of a great religion.
Bangladesh and Brunei: Fostering Win-Win Cooperation
Bangladesh, at the beginning of the 21st century, is striving hard to attain its maximum economic benefit through the instigation of economic diplomacy which is evident from closer relations of its government with different global and regional economic forums.
Interface of Climate Migration and Human Security in Bangladesh
In order to maintain human security in the face of climate change, it is critical to investigate how shifting environmental conditions influence people's migration decisions
India-Nepal Hydro-energy Collaboration: Contemporary Challenges and Negotiations
As of October 2023, India has granted approval for Nepal to sell 450 MW of electricity in its market and 520 MW has received clearance for sale in India's exchange market, encompassing both day-ahead and real-time markets.
India-Nepal: Rich History, Bright Future
India and Nepal have a special relationship by way of 1950 Treaty which laid down the foundation for Nepalis to enjoy national rights in India making them eligible to serve in Indian Government and security forces.
India-Nepal Relations: Need to Address Youth Aspirations
The transformative narrative of Nepal, from a nation “sandwiched” between two big powers to a nation which will play an important role in the maritime geography of the Indo-Pacific needs further recognition within the global strategic community.
Bangladesh and Nepal: The influence of Economic Diplomacy on the Strengthening of Bilateral Relations
Closer ties between the government of Bangladesh and several international and regional economic forums demonstrate Bangladesh's determined efforts to maximise its economic gains through the promotion of economic diplomacy.
Indian Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in Nepal: Swift, Sure and Selfless
Indian success in conducting HADR operations in Nepal demonstrates the potential for its emulation in other countries thereby increasing India’s good neighbourly approach and overall reliability and trustworthiness within its immediate neighbourhood and beyond.