Balancing Act: How ASEAN Navigates China’s Expanding BRI Influence
As global power rivalries intensify, Southeast Asia finds itself at the epicenter of geopolitical recalibration. The ASEAN Investment Report 2024, which shows a sharp...
Modi’s Mauritius Visit and the Mahasagar Initiative: A Bold Step But Hurdles Remain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Mauritius and the unveiling of the Mahasagar initiative represent a pivotal moment in India's foreign policy, specifically...
India’s RBI Forex Swap Operations: A Move for Financial Stability
On January 31, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a foreign exchange (forex) swap amounting to $5 billion. This swap was specifically...
The US’s Boycott of the G20 Meeting in South Africa: Implications and Underlying Factors
The decision by the United States to boycott the upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg has significant diplomatic and geopolitical implications. This move...
Beyond Sanctions and Wars: The Secret to Iran’s Power
Iran’s ability to remain resilient in the face of severe sanctions, foreign invasions, and military threats is rooted in a unique blend of geographic...
Sino-Indian Competition in the Indian Ocean: The Roles of Chabahar and Gwadar
Authors: Prof. Kashif Hasan Khan and Marin Ekstrom
In the past two decades, China and India have ascended to the positions of the world’s second...
Strengthening Connectivity: Economic Corridors in a Multipolar World
Authors: Dr. Kashif Hasan Khan and Marin Ekstrom
An Introduction to Economic Corridors
In an era of growing interconnectedness amongst regional and global blocs, economic corridors...