Comment & Briefs

Given the ongoing geopolitical contestations and the current state of Norway’s relations with Russia, Norway may not be able to fully realise the ambitious agenda for its upcoming presidency of the Arctic Council.

European countries have upped their engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, in the pursuit of their geo-strategic and economic interests.

Kazakhstan has strengthened its partnerships with regional and extra-regional actors amidst the ongoing regional turmoil.

While the A4 protests in China were a significant development, they may not lead to long-lasting socio-political changes

The name recognition associated with multilateral organisations like the G-20 and the QUAD provides a useful entry point for creating awareness on cybersecurity issues for the common man.

The San Diego roadmap heralds a major step forward for the AUKUS in achieving its key strategic objective of delivering SSN capability to Australia.

The Ukraine War demonstrates that future wars between unmatched military rivals might not just require a ‘whole of government’ approach, but perhaps a ‘whole of people’s’ approach to achieve favourable outcomes in conflict.

New and emerging technologies are increasingly being used for fulfilling terrorist motives.

India, in concert with the other four Asian Observers, could use the current state of flux to seek a more inclusive and equitable Arctic Council.