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India–Japan Strategic Partnership and the Indo-Pacific

India–Japan strategic partnership has gained momentum due to the alignment of their geo-economic and geo-strategic interests.

February 21, 2024

Bhutan’s 2024 National Elections: New Dawn with an Old Guard

Bhutan's National Assembly elections reflect a commitment to democracy amid economic challenges.

February 21, 2024

“Partners in Progress”: The Transformation of the India–UAE Relationship

Convergences of interests and a mutually beneficial partnership have significantly reshaped the India–UAE relationship.

February 20, 2024

The Indian Navy and Maritime Security in the Red Sea

The Indian Navy has played a vital role in securing maritime trade routes in the Red Sea.

February 19, 2024

Defence Budget 2024-25: Trend Analysis

The budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 2024-25 are Rs 621,540.85 crore, constituting 13.04 percent of the total Union Budget and 4.7 per cent higher than BE 2023-24.

February 16, 2024

The Balticconnector Incident: Hybrid Attacks and Critical Infrastructure Protection

The pressure on north Europe to bolster capabilities to protect its critical infrastructure in the light of the Balticconnector incident is high.

February 16, 2024

Misogyny, Violent Extremism and National Security

States must recognise that acts of violence against women are inextricably linked with other forms of extremism.

February 12, 2024

Turkiye–Pakistan Defence Cooperation: Evolving Dynamics

Shared security interests and Turkiye’s growing indigenous capabilities will likely ensure that the Pakistan–Turkiye defence cooperation continues on its upward trajectory.

February 09, 2024

Maldives’ President’s China Visit

Maldivian foreign policy under President Muizzu is departing from the longstanding ‘India First’ policy towards a more pro-China stance.

February 05, 2024

Gaza War and the Risk of Major Regional Escalation

While the Israel–Hamas conflict was initially concentrated around Gaza, the risks have since escalated to other regions as well.

February 02, 2024

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