The US, Indo-Pacific And Indian Naval Power
INTRODUCERE: The Quad’s conspicuous absence from America’s National Defense Strategy reflects Washington’s insistence that allies shoulder more of the defence burden.
Beyond Strategic Autonomy: Why Indonesia Is Moving Closer to Russia
INTRODUCERE: Russia’s expanding presence in Indonesia has become a visible feature of Jakarta’s external engagement in recent years.
China’s Vision of South Asian Order
INTRODUCERE: The year 2025 marked a distinct shift in China’s engagement with its periphery.
Myanmar’s Managed Elections and Implications for India’s Strategic Calculus
INTRODUCERE: As Myanmar’s military regime marks five years since its February 2021 coup that overthrew the democratically elected government, the country remains mired in political instability and conflict.
Japan’s Growing Hard-power Profile: Implications for Southeast Asia
INTRODUCERE: Since the end of World War II, Japan’s influence in Southeast Asia has been shaped primarily by its economic weight, diplomatic engagement, development assistance, and cultural appeal.
India and the EU: Accessing the Untapped Economic Potential
INTRODUCERE: Amidst pressures on the global trading system, the EU FTA will provide stability and certainty for businesses
Japan’s OSA: A Quiet Bet on Security Partnerships
INTRODUCERE: Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) framework is quickly becoming a key pillar of Tokyo’s evolving security diplomacy.
Myanmar’s Sad Election Spectacle
INTRODUCERE: The election the Myanmar junta had pledged to hold was finally held, unfolding in three phases – on Dec. 28, 2025, Jan. 11 and Jan. 25, 2026.
First event in 2026 of ASEAN - AMM Retreat
INTRODUCERE: The new Chairmanship of ASEAN held this year by the Republic of the Philippine started by organizing, on 29 January 2026, the first ASEAN Foreign Minister’s Retreat
Between Rivalry and Rapprochement: The Trials and Trajectory of India-China Relations
INTRODUCERE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit has promoted new discussions on the direction of India-China ties.