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
Exploring India’s Strategic Culture from Ancient to Modern
India's strategic thinking is shaped by its rich history, diverse culture, civilization, and geographical location; from the ancient era of Kautilya and Ashoka to the modern times of Nehru and Modi, India has developed a unique strategic culture that reflects its identity, geopolitical interests, and security challenges.
Northeast in India’s Southeast Asia Policy: Building Bridges for Regional Cooperation
To fully harness the opportunities presented by the Northeast in India’s Southeast Asia policy, it is essential for the Indian government, regional stakeholders, and Southeast Asian nations to work together.
Modi’s US Visit: Heading towards a Positive Trajectory
Both nations expressed their shared vision of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, emphasising the importance of rule-based order.
SCO Summit 2023: A Lost Opportunity for India?
The current geopolitical considerations may have pushed India to hastily shift the SCO Summit to a virtual format which can be seen as a signal of India’s even greater shift towards the West.
Modi’s Visit to the US: Crafting a Partnership for a Multipolar World
Negotiations between the two democracies, in recent times, has been geared towards addressing constraints posed by regulatory barriers and export control related issues, and take cooperation in civilian and defence technologies to the next level.
Nepal-Israel Diplomatic Relations: Reconnoitring from New Dimension
Nepal and Israel have significant room for improvement in strengthening their bilateral relations, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hampered high-level visits.
Revisiting the India-Australia ties from the lens of PM Modi’s recent visit to Sydney
The interrelation between the two vibrant, strong, secular, and multicultural democracies has advanced in strength and significance since India’s economic reforms in 1990’s and has expanded in all the areas swiftly.
On Comprehensive National Power (CNP): Analysis and Dynamics between India and China
CNP is a Chinese creation, and in order to establish its domination, it has manipulated and greatly benefited from the use of both hard force and soft power. India's growing ambitions have proven to be severely threatened by China's mammoth economy.