The Idea of a Civilization-state and its Influence on Indian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Dhruv Ashok In the 21st century; the rise in economic capabilities has led both China and India to showcase their…
Shigeru Ishiba: Japan’s New PM Amid Economic and Leadership Crises
Aayush Pal Shigeru Ishiba, former Defense Minister, was appointed as Japan’s new Prime Minister after winning the LDP leadership race.…
Bangladesh’s Political Shift: Can It Prosper Without India?
Ashish Keserwani Introduction In the past few months, Bangladesh was in turmoil experiencing widespread protests against the Sheikh Hasina government.…
Looking Past the 2024 Leaders’ Summit: How Complex Interdependence Will Determine the Future of the QUAD
Bishwarupa Kar 1. Complex Interdependence: Economic ties with China, particularly trade imbalances, heavily influence the QUAD’s cautious approach, limiting bold…
Savouring Diplomacy: How India Uses Culinary Heritage to Build Global Bridges
Parag Gilada 1. Food as Soft Power: India leverages its diverse culinary heritage to build diplomatic relations and enhance cultural…
China Fires Long-Range Missile into Pacific Ocean in Rare Test
Manish BL China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, marking the first such launch in over…
Bangladesh to have ‘normal relations’ with Pakistan
Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammed Touhid Hossein emphasized that his country's ties with Pakistan should not be limited…
Water Wars – The Indus Waters Treaty as a Flashpoint in India-Pakistan Relations
India’s Call for Treaty Reconsideration: India has officially requested a reconsideration of the Indus Waters Treaty, citing demographic,…
QUAD in the Indo-Pacific: Can Rhetoric Turn into Action in the South China Sea?
The outcome can go two ways: either India can revise its traditional stance and incorporate the military angle…
Would Anura Dissanayake Be India’s Strategic Bet in Sri Lanka’s Presidential Race?
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the NPP and JVP alliance, is positioning himself as a "change-maker" for Sri…