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
Armenia and Nepal Relations: A Tale of Distant Kinship
The future of Nepal-Armenia relations holds promise as both countries recognize the benefits of collaboration in a globalized world.
Implications of Russian and Chinese Inroads in Central Asia
China-Russia cooperation has not worked well for BRI because of their competitive goals of interests in Central Asia that hinders the broader goal of regionalization of these states itself.
Forthcoming Presidential Election in Sri Lanka: What to Expect?
There is a possibility that none of the candidates may secure the required 50% (+) votes, as the electorate in Sri Lanka is more fragmented than ever before on the eve of 2024 election.
Maritime Port led Development and Economic Growth: Challenges and Lessons Learnt
Along with port building, countries need to focus on their defence and Geo-economy simultaneously, which is deeply linked with geopolitics because none can survive with another.
Narco-Terrorism in Afghanistan
The economic impact of the opium ban, combined with falling aid and the Taliban's actions against women, is likely to exacerbate poverty and increase outmigration which could potentially lead to increased refugee flows toward neighboring countries, including Nepal.
How does the Israel-Gaza Conflict Depict the Hobbesian Anarchy?
The Israel-Gaza conflict has made us conscious to think about the future of war, violence and human catastrophe and the future of world order should transition, with the due consensus among fellow states, from a Hobbesian state of nature to civil society.
Nepali Women in Tourism: A Case Study of Ghandruk Village
The tourism sector in Ghandruk Village holds immense potential for empowering women and enhancing economic development. However, significant challenges remain, including traditional gender roles, lack of education, and inadequate policy support.
Convergences and Potential: A Study of GDC and the GDI
The announcement of Global Development Compact by India presents an opportunity to the Global South countries to work to achieve its policy objectives and outcome of achieving growth and development.