Paper Tiger China and the Philippines
If China continuously voids the regional maritime order, and this opinion is a miscalculation to China, it will become a real tiger for eating neighbours and antagonizing people ...
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
Rise of China and its Influence Over the Indo-Pacific
Though China rejects the international claims on the Indo-Pacific region, the world countries hold more maritime military exercises in order to ensure a “free and open Indo-Pacific†...
The Maldives’ Shifting Economic Dependency from India to China
Domestic politics has led to a shift in the economic dependency of the Maldives from India to China. This is not a new revelation, but rather a trend seen since 2013 and this oscillation between India and China can have dire effects on the Maldives. ...
A New Start for China-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Cooperation
Despite frictions, the leaders from all three countries emphasised the importance of continuing the trilateral dialogue, stating it was essential for resolving issues of mutual concern ...
The ASEAN Way Is Waying The Philippines Out
The Philippines should capitalize on ASEAN chairmanship to advance internal political reform, especially ASEAN’s stance on pressing issues that affect its members ...
19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium
Despite several maritime incidents, the countries did not give up their patience and calm for long-term growth and prosperity. So, the Western Pacific Naval Symposium is a collective effort of diverse member countries that address maritime-related affairs or sudden accidents between countries' navies ...
Bharat in the Indo-Pacific and India in South Asia
Indo-Pacific will help India economically accentuate its purpose to create free trade movement and connectivity, but the US-led initiative Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) excludes China ...
Navigating Uncertainty: How Hong Kong's National Security Law Impacts Global Businesses
The story of Hong Kong illustrates how a lack of clear provisions and a long-term vision in a single policy can jeopardize the prosperity of a well-established economic powerhouse like Hong Kong. While Hong Kong aims to emulate China and align itself with its objectives, there's uncertainty regarding whether mimicking China's policies will guarantee success for Hong Kong ...
Strengthening India-Philippines Ties
Philippines-India relations have strengthen across domains including maritime security and cooperation and Jaishankar’s visit to Manila is a testimony of practical cooperation in such areas ...
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India-China Border Tensions: Strategic Implications for the Indo-Pacific
The India-China border tensions constitute more than a bilateral dispute; they may be a microcosm of the bigger geopolitical shifts unfolding in the Indo-Pacific ...