Trump’s 2.0 Economic Policies: Navigating the Uncertain Waters for Nepal
Implementing Trumponomics 2.0 could significantly alter Nepal's economy by improving trade relations, drawing foreign investment, and promoting growth. ...
NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDIES
Neighborhood Studies looks at the range of cross-cutting issues such as political developments, economic activities, cross-border activities and foreign affairs related issues and security surfacing in its immediate neighbors – India and China – in addition to its extended neighbors such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives. The study focuses to explore and identify emerging priorities in the neighborhood and generate evidence and analysis.
ARTICLES
The Cost of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Debt, Security, and Geopolitical Struggles
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connecting Xinjiang to Pakistan's ports, has advanced infrastructure projects but faces hurdles like debt concerns, security threats, and geopolitical tensions, requiring strong management, local engagement, and political stability for success ...
Small State, Big Challenges: How Bangladesh is Coping with Indo-Pacific Dynamics
Bangladesh has skillfully navigated the challenges of the Indo-Pacific by maintaining a balanced foreign policy, diversifying economic partnerships, and enhancing maritime security capabilities, demonstrating resilience and strategic foresight. ...
Should India give up its Policy of Strategic Autonomy?
India has successfully managed its quest for autonomy and adeptly identified and exploited opportunities created by global contradictions by leveraging its geographical location in Asia to become a bridge between the East and West ...
PM Oli's Landmark China Visit and the BRI Cooperation
PM K.P. Sharma Oli's December 2024 visit to China strengthened Nepal-China ties under the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and regional connectivity to boost Nepal's socio-economic development ...
India and Bangladesh: The Post-Hasina Conundrum
The relationship between India and Bangladesh, historically strong due to shared history, culture, and mutual interests, faces challenges following Sheikh Hasina's ousting, with concerns over minority rights, political instability, and Bangladesh's growing ties with Pakistan. ...
The Expanding Nuclear Landscape in Southern Asia: Emerging Risks and Regional Tensions
The nuclearization of South Asia poses threats due to the region’s volatile security dynamics and the proximity of nuclear-armed states India, Pakistan, and China where they have contested borders and histories of confrontations ...
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. ...
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Indo-Lanka Tug of War around the Sea Mount:Afanasy Nikitin Reveals Geopolitical Complexities
The entanglement over Afanasy Nikitin Seamount reveals the tip of the iceberg that encompasses the whole Indian Ocean ...