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.
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The Malabar Exercise 2024
The exercise incorporated high-intensity drills, featuring rigorous anti-submarine warfare and air defence exercises, as well as situational awareness training, to demonstrate the participants’ commitment to the exercise and regional security.
Modernising the People’s Liberation Army: Aspiring to Be a Global Military Power
Modernising the People’s Liberation Army ultimately serves as a sober reminder of the unpredictable journey ahead for the PLA and its impact on international security.
Chinese Hydro-Politics and Transboundary Water Cooperation in South Asia
China's role as the upper riparian, controlling much of Asia's water resources, complicates collaboration, particularly with India, due to geopolitical tensions and a lack of institutional cooperation.
Innovate to Dominate: The Rise of the Chinese Techno-Security State
Cheung’s analysis is compelling and rigorous, providing a nuanced understanding of China’s rise as a techno-security state by skillfully integrating historical context, policy analysis, and theoretical frameworks.
India-China New Border Agreement: Reset or Repeat of the Past?
The declared agreement for normalizing the Indo-China border disputes marks a hopeful moment, but it must be viewed cautiously as it comes with ‘hope’ as it is expected to offer India a chance to stabilize its border and focus on other pressing issues.
A Threat to Israelis in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: A Hoax or a Concern?
The situation in Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka exposed the tip of the iceberg of the security architecture of the island nation, in which the threat towards Israelis is more than a conjuncture.
Reshaping International Relations: BRICS, India, Russia, and the Changing World Order
There are a few challenges that India and Russia face in BRICS due to India-China tense relations, and China’s dominance.
BRICS in Kazan: Russia’s Strategic Defiance and the Quest for Economic Independence
With an emphasis on economic independence and a potential pivot away from Western influence, BRICS is positioning itself as a critical player in shaping the future of global governance.