The geopolitical realities of Ream Naval Base
America has sounded the alarm about Chinese designs on the naval base in Cambodia. While its position has strategic value, it is not a game changer.
India and Asean at 30, building regional confidence
Increasing heft for strategic & political ties, the weakest link in the relationship, is now becoming more focused.
EU is seducing Asean
For Indonesia, leveling up Asean-EU cooperation into a strategic partnership is geopolitically important because it will provide Asean with stronger bargaining power vis-a-vis…
Hot and bothered: Climate challenges for Asean tourism
While the pandemic is a medium-term challenge, extreme weather events, more frequent and devastating storms, are long-term issues that pose different problems for the industry.
Ukraine and the birth of a new Europe
The move to invite Ukraine to join the European Union is politically significant for not just the country.
Will Rohingya repatriation remain a myth?
In order to resolve the current stalemate, the paper says both Bangladesh and Myanmar should hold regular meetings through their Joint Working Group and Technical Working group.
Japan’s Kishida doctrine
For Southeast Asia, the rising military power of Japan can create a new balance to the tense military and economic rivalries in the region.
For lasting peace, India and Pakistan need to choose engagement over perpetual confrontation
In the long term, engagement is the only way to achieve regional peace, with the alternative being perpetual confrontation.
US losing its military edge in Asia, and China knows it
America can no longer deter China without help from its allies.
Can the ‘fringe’ make the BJP cringe?
India is in hot water over derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad made by two ruling party leaders.