Analysis

The Case for a Ukrainian Spring Offensive
Analysis, Europe, Featured, World

The Case for a Ukrainian Spring Offensive

With the inclusion of foreign military equipment in the Ukrainian arsenal for the first ever time, Ukraine hopes to break the ‘Taboo’ and leave behind its Russo-Soviet military dependence. Russia will not react well to the ‘breaking’ of this dependence as highlighted by Putin’s recent statements warning the West from crossing the ‘red line’. Ukraine […]

Saudi Arabia and Iran – Regional and Global Implications of Improving Ties Between the Two Arab Neighbours
Analysis, Featured, Middle East, World

Saudi Arabia and Iran – Regional and Global Implications of Improving Ties Between the Two Arab Neighbours

The ramifications to the world order due to the thawing relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran are challenging and multifaceted as the responses of other regional and international actors vary as per their national interests in the Middle East region. Improved ties between Riyadh and Tehran might have a significant impact on Syria, where Saudi […]

India and Japan: Driving Force for a Post-Pandemic Multipolar Asia
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India and Japan: Driving Force for a Post-Pandemic Multipolar Asia

India and Japan have a longstanding history of strong bilateral ties and have recently reaffirmed and reiterated time and again their commitment to their Special Strategic and Global Partnership.  The post-COVID-19 pandemic era is producing a new world order and has already accelerated China’s growing supremacy in the region.  East Asia has witnessed an increase […]

Japan’s Indo-Pacific Strategy – Scrutinizing its Dynamism and Relevance for International Security
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Japan’s Indo-Pacific Strategy – Scrutinizing its Dynamism and Relevance for International Security

In the contemporary situation, it is desirable to promote Japan’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) and to stop policies that may support authoritarianism. Through the values of diplomacy and strategy, Japan is keen to develop key strategic alliances beyond the West and offer a level playing field to its strategic partners in south-east Asia, especially […]

Brazil pampering China – Is Lula trying to become a middleman between US and China?
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Brazil pampering China – Is Lula trying to become a middleman between US and China?

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, travelled to China last week to fortify ties with that country, which is its largest trading partner. Lula further aimed to garner support for his improbable efforts to bring about peace in Ukraine. As President Lula is back with another Presidential tenure he wants BRICS countries […]

Yemen Civil War | Can Iran – Saudi Arabia detente bring much-needed peace in the region?
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Yemen Civil War | Can Iran – Saudi Arabia detente bring much-needed peace in the region?

Though Iran has pledged to stop supplying weapons to Yemen as part of its agreement, ending the dispute would not be simple. Riyadh will have to handle the intricate relationship between Iran’s hopes for economic gains from a de-escalation and the tightening of U.S.-led sanctions on Iran. China stepped in to mediate at a time […]

Analysing President Macron’s Trip to China
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Analysing President Macron’s Trip to China

It was not a surprise that China used Macron’s visit and business agreements to further rifts inside Europe and those between the EU and the US. It would be difficult to see a significant improvement in China-EU relations if the EU leaders do not change their stance on the Ukraine war. The trip has certainly […]

The Kurdish Challenge – Can it make or break Erdoğan’s chances at re-election?
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The Kurdish Challenge – Can it make or break Erdoğan’s chances at re-election?

The international community must not neglect the continued violation of the rights of Kurds under President Erdogan’s regime and utilise the opportunity of Turkiye’s elections to ensure that the Kurds get what they truly deserve. Kurds are an ethnic community having their own cultural and linguistic traditions that have lasted for thousands of years. After […]

Russia’s New Foreign Policy – Indifference to the West and Closer Ties with India and China
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Russia’s New Foreign Policy – Indifference to the West and Closer Ties with India and China

Russian new foreign policy is a perfect reflection of contemporary geopolitics, presenting Moscow’s plan for the future, tackling its concerns, and presenting possible solutions to current crises. The strengthening of international economic, technological, cultural, and cross-border cooperation in the polar region should “take into account the national interests of the Russian Federation.” With India being […]