More: Indo-Pacific
‘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...
United States Presence in Indian Ocean: Counter Strategy For China
In 1890,
Alfred Mahan affirmed, that “whoever controls the Indian Ocean will dominate
Asia, the destiny of the world will be decided on its waters” .In...
India-Japan 2+2 Strategic Dialogue Resets Strategic Ties
India-Japan bilateral ties
reached another milestone when the maiden Foreign and Defence Ministerial
Dialogue (2+2) was held on 30 November in New Delhi during which the...
Sri Lanka’s election results and their implications
Authors: Tridivesh Singh Maini & Mahitha Lingala*
The Sri Lankan election result, was closely observed, not just for its
likely impact on domestic politics in Sri...
Revitalising the Quad
With a
high-level informal meeting of the Foreign Ministers of US, India, Japan and
Australia on the side lines of the last month UN General Assembly...