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
ASEAN Investment Report 2024
The future of the ASEAN depends on the geopolitical atmosphere that has been unfolding in the South China Sea, a regional territorial conflict over several features between various states, setting new alignment and equations with major powers.
The Hidden Dangers: Nepal’s Unseen Security Challenges
Nepal faces growing security threats from geopolitical tensions, refugee crises, cyberattacks, and religious violence. Tibetan and Rohingya refugees, political instability, and rising religious tensions complicate the situation, while cybercrime and climate disasters add to the challenges.
Will Mojtaba Khamenei’s Transition Alter Power Dynamics in Tehran?
Despite internal opposition, Mojtaba’s close ties with Iran’s political elite and key institutions make him a strong candidate for leadership, aligned with the regime’s need for stability and continuity.
China and the Philippines Contested Relations
The conflict has evolved beyond maritime disputes to include aerial confrontations, with US involvement adding another layer of complexity and raising the stakes of potential miscalculation.
Postscript to Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election 2024: A Herculean Task to New President
If Dissanayake is wise enough as a leader, who is not obsessed with Marxist-Leninism, he would adhere to what Deng Xiaoping once famously remarked “ It doesn’t matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches the mice”.
Beyond Borders: Assessing the Real Scope of Indian Power in South Asia
The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has revealed the limitations of New Delhi’s influence.
Armed Force Day of South Korea: Lesson for Nepal Army.
As Nepal marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with South Korea this year, it is essential for Nepal to acknowledge and identify potential lessons from South Korea’s military approach to strengthen its own armed forces.
Modi in Ukraine: Geopolitical Balance or Game of Realpolitik?
The genesis of India-Ukraine relations date back to the 1990s, with India recognizing Ukraine as a sovereign state following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and establishment of the diplomatic relations in January 1992.