Energy Ties Strengthen Between Japan and Indonesia Amid West Asia Turmoil
Anjali Singh Japan and Indonesia have pledged to strengthen coordination on energy security amid rising tensions in West Asia and…
Opportunity in Crisis: Taiwan on Edge as China Tests U.S. Distraction
Beijing may see a brief change in the Indo-Pacific power dynamics as Washington reallocates military resources to West…
Domestic Legitimacy, Global Consequences: What Meloni’s Referendum Loss Reveals
In a crucial referendum, voters rejected Giorgia Meloni's judicial reform, marking a major political loss for her government.
Energy, Deterrence, and Escalation: The Economic Fallout of the Iran Conflict
A worldwide economic shock akin to past energy crises could occur if the conflict spreads or threatens the…
Japan Acts on Oil Reserves to Counter Middle East Supply Disruptions
From the prism of international relations theory, Japan's approach is consistent with the idea of energy security, which…
When Deterrence Failed: The Iran War and the Collapse of Credibility in the Pakistan–Saudi Defence Agreement
Pakistan's 2025 Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Riyadh has come under intense scrutiny due to Iran's retaliatory drone…
From Street Protests to the Ballot Box: Nepal’s March 5 Polls Test Political Stability
Nearly 19 million people are eligible to vote in the election for the lower house of parliament, the…
From Defence to Digital: India–Israel Ties Enter a New Strategic Phase
With both nations committing to strengthening their collaboration in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, and quantum computing, these technologies…
Cross-Border Strikes and Hostage Threats Push Islamabad and Kabul Toward the Brink
Pakistan’s cross-border airstrikes in Afghanistan during Ramadan and the Baloch Liberation Army’s hostage video have sharply escalated tensions,…
The Hormuz–Geneva Equation: Diplomacy at the Table, Deterrence at Sea
By combining overt military threats with diplomatic openness, the US posture reflects a compellence strategy, where threats aim…