More: Indo-Pacific
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...
From Ancient Era to Imperial Era: Indian Ocean in Historical Lenses
“Whoever controls the Indian Ocean will dominate Asia, the destiny of
the world will be decided on its waters,” Alfred Mahan
Authors: Rana
Danish Nisar & Ali...
Towards an alternative vision for the Indo-Pacific
Authors: Tridivesh Singh Maini & Mahitha Lingala*
The vision for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
initiative has been perceived as Washington’s strategy to counter China’s Belt
and...