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
Locating the Crisis of Climate Change and Mental Health from G20 platform: A Case Study of Joshimath, Uttarakhand
The recent land sinking and forced displacement issue in Joshimath have shown that climate change not only affects the environment but also has severe consequences for mental health and people who live in areas affected by natural disasters are at a higher risk of experiencing mental health problems.
India’s ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Policy: A Shift from Clarity to Ambiguity
An official rollback of ‘No First Use’ declaration can be much more provocative than never having a declaration in the first place and the best way to achieve the objectives of deterrence is to bring ambiguity.
End of an Era of Nuclear Arms Control
The world cannot be safe until everyone is safe and bilateral treaties, though form an important part of arms control do not provide an effective regime while there are pariah nuclear states like North Korea.
The Triad: China, Russia, and Iran
Russia and Iran will never align themselves against India and it is inconceivable that these two countries would join forces against India.
Navigating the Geopolitical Terrain: Examining Nepal’s Diplomatic Manoeuvres between India and China
Tensions between India and China have been rising in recent years, culminating in a fatal conflict between Indian and Chinese forces in the Himalayas in 2020 over a territorial dispute.
A Year to Remedy India’s waning Public Diplomacy in Nepal
With or without the China challenge threatening Indian interests, there is an emergent need for dedicated and result oriented public diplomacy efforts to become a central tenet of India’s Neighbourhood First policy.
China’s Emergence as a Global Peace-Broker
If China succeeds in brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine it would be a grand diplomatic victory for Beijing; establishing it as a true alternative to the US overshadowing not only the Iran-Saudi deal, but also others.
ICC’s Arrest Warrant Against Putin: The Behind Narratives
Amnesty International produced a report exposing the coercive removal, deportation, and likely transfer of many Ukrainian people into Russia or the deeper territory that was held or controlled by Russia.