Australia-Japan Warship Deal Reshapes Indo-Pacific Security Alignment
Anjali Singh The historic A$10 billion warship deal between Australia and Japan represents a major shift in Indo-Pacific security dynamics,…
From Diaspora to Leverage: How Ryan Williams Reflects India’s Football Diplomacy and Soft Power
Parag Gilada The integration of Williams exemplifies Diaspora Diplomacy, which leverages the Overseas Citizen of Indian Origin (OCI) community's living…
Giants’ Shadows: How Small Nation States Cling to Powerhouses for Survival
Historically, small nation-states have depended on patron nations to sustain their status as independent entities.
Countering Deepfakes and Disinformation: Australia Puts the Onus on Social Media Platforms
Daljeet Singh Regulation of social media in Australia demonstrates that the protection of freedom of speech and the safeguarding of…
AUKUS at the Crossroads: The US Review, Allied Resolve, and Indo-Pacific Stakes
Archita Gaur The U.S. Department of Defence launched a 30-day review of AUKUS’s 1st pillar, which comprises the nuclear submarine…
Trump-Style Politics on Trial: Canada, Australia, and Singapore Lead a Global Voter Rebellion
Lakshmi Karlekar & HM Greeshma The 2025 elections in Canada, Australia and Singapore together make plain a rejection of the form of polarising,…
Albanese Re-elected as Labour Defeats Liberals Amid Parallels to Trump’s MAGA Campaign
Aayush Pal Australian voters have opted for stability over radical change, handing the Liberals a fate reminiscent of the Canadian…
Strengthening Strategic Bonds: Reflecting on PM Luxon’s Five-Day Engagement in India
Shashank Pandey The summary of the meetings was clear: India and New Zealand are ready to redesign their partnership to…
Diplomatic Fallout: New Zealand Recalls its UK Envoy Over Trump Comments
Anisha Sharma The swift response reflects the need for New Zealand to stay closely aligned with the United States, a…
China and the Cook Islands: Economic Opportunity or Geopolitical Tightrope?
While Chinese investments can provide much-needed economic growth and development, it is also fraught with geopolitical and economic…