More: Indo-Pacific
The Rise of the Indo-Pacific
The world is in flux. Global geopolitical trends that existed before the onset of the coronavirus will only intensify in its wake, and US-China...
The Costliest Pearl- Book Review
Indian Ocean has always been instrumental in expanding India’s influence. From the ancient times when Indians had trade relations with Sumerian and Greek Civilizations...
Trans Pacific Partnership in the post-covid world
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)trade agreement also known as CPTPP 11 consists of 11 member states (Australia, Brunei, Canada,...
A New Dynamics of U.S.-Viet Nam Relations: U.S.-led ‘Quad and Viet Nam Axis’ in the Indo-Pacific
The relation between the United States and Viet Nam has been reinvigorated in the recent times and that has led to an extraordinary level...
‘Namaste Trump’: Pomp and Ceremony Sans Strategic Progress
U.S. President Donald Trump’s
recent trip to India was designed to emphasize the close relationship between
the oldest and largest democracies and the friendship between Trump...
UK, Soft Power and Indo-Pacific
Authors: Tridivesh Singh Maini and Mahitha Lingala*
When it comes to ‘Soft Power’, UK has a natural advantage over other countries. Key components of UK’s...
India’s Extended Indo-Pacific’ and Enhanced Cooperation with the European Union
The
Indo-Pacific has emerged as a new strategic theatre in the 21st century. In
this geopolitical construct, India occupies a prime place and it has provided...
Sri Lanka: A Key Piece in the Great Game of the Indian Ocean
“Whoever
controls the Indian Ocean will dominate Asia… the destiny of the world will be
decided on its waters” - Alfred Thayer
Mahan
Island republics can advantageously secure
global...
Indo-Pacific Region: A hotspot of rivalry
The Pacific
region in post-Cold-War period is fast changing its strategic complexion. This
region had been under United States’ influence. But, the USA and its proxies
like...
The Battle for the Indian Ocean and Island States
Russia has taken an
increasing interest in strengthening consistently its diplomacy with small island
States especially Cape Verde, Mauritius, Maldives and Seychelles. Late
December, the Kremlin appointed...