India’s Blue Economy and the South Asian Dilemma: Sustainability or Geopolitics?
The region will have to choose: will the blue economy form a connective tissue or a new fault line between prosperity and dependency?
NIICE · 21 August 2025
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Contest for the Indo-Pacific: Why China Won’t Map the Future
Medcalf’s Contest for the Indo-Pacific: Why China Won’t Map the Future is a significant addition to the scholarship of the Indo-Pacific.
NIICE · 1 August 2025
The Game of Cobalt Mining in the Indian Ocean Region
The competition for cobalt mining within IOR is a reflection of the very nature of global transformation. The scramble needs a delicate balance between geostrategic goals…
NIICE · 28 July 2025
Algorithmic Bias and the Politics of Justice: Toward Equitable AI Governance in the Indo-Pacific
If the Indo-Pacific is to lead the world in democratic, equitable technology governance, it must begin by asking not merely what AI can do—but for whom,…
NIICE · 16 July 2025
Mineral Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific: QUAD cooperation for Supply Chain Resilience
6 July 2025 , NIICE Commentary 11422 Kaveri Jain The global demand for critical minerals has surged in tandem with the rapid expansion of industries such…
NIICE · 6 July 2025
India’s Maritime Incidents: Policy Insights
FOCs registered ships need to be carefully monitored in terms of the substances they carry for coastal and maritime environment safety.
NIICE · 22 June 2025
Rift between New Zealand and Cook Islands over China Agreement
As China increases its influence through economic weight, the Cook Islands could find itself in a position of obligations that perfectly align with China’s interests and…
NIICE · 17 June 2025
South China Sea Dispute: Philippines and China
Due to its richness, many countries, like the Philippines and China, for example, have fought over it, creating a ruckus and a conflict zone
NIICE · 24 May 2025
ASEAN’s Struggle for Relevance Amid Minilateralism and Great Power Rivalry
The minilateral challenge is within ASEAN's competencies, harnessing its convening power and normative reach.
NIICE · 18 May 2025
Sentinel Islands: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands and India’s Maritime Renaissance.
As India’s “unsinkable sentinel,” they offer unparalleled surveillance, deterrence, and regional engagement advantages.
NIICE · 28 April 2025
Investigating the Potential for Blue Economy for Sustainable Development in the IORA
Achieving a Blue Economy for sustainable development within IORA is a complex undertaking that requires a multi-faceted approach to address the interconnected challenges.
NIICE · 16 April 2025
Role of QUAD in Indo-Pacific Security and Regional cooperation
QUAD remains a key element in shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific, promoting regional stability and supporting a rules-based international order.
NIICE · 15 April 2025