The Dark Web Challenge
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The Dark Web is the part of internet which is not easily accessible to users and requires special web browsers.[1] It enables anonymous activities through web browsers like The Onion...
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Surya Kiran XVIII: Strengthening India–Nepal Military Cooperation
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Introduction India conducts long-duration military exercises with several countries, but one of its most prominent joint military exercises is with Nepal. The 18th edition of the joint military exercise between...
Read MoreLaos and Japan: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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Laos and Japan have developed a deep and multifaceted relationship. Both countries signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in January 2025.[i] The upgrade reflects the rapidly improving bilateral ties between...
Read MoreDefence to be Mainstay of India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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The first official visit of Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad Al Maktoum to India from 8...
Read MoreSouth Caucasus Nations’ Foreign Policy Choices amidst the Russia–Ukraine War
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The Russia–Ukraine war has shaped regional political, economic and security dynamics. The three South Caucasus nations—Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia—are geographically located in Russia's backyard and strongly connected to Russia. They...
Read MoreJapan–Republic of Korea Ties Post Yoon Suk-Yeol’s Ouster
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Introduction The Republic of Korea’s (hereafter referred to as the ROK) Constitutional Court on 3 April 2025 upheld the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk-Yeol on charges of attempting to...
Read MoreIndia–Bhutan Hydropower Cooperation
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Bhutan possesses considerable untapped hydropower resources, estimated at over 23,000 MW of technologically and economically viable capacity. As of 2024, its installed hydropower capacity stood at approximately 2,326 MW, a...
Read MoreIndia’s Defence Exports on the Rise
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a statement on 1 April 2025 noted that India’s defence exports in 2024–25 stood at Rs 23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 billion). This was...
Read MoreThe Politics of Anti-China Sentiment in South Korea
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Introduction The unexpected and sudden declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol on 3 December 2024, and his subsequent impeachment by the National Assembly not only highlighted the...
Read MoreYunus Turns to China: A Desperate Diplomatic Gamble?
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The visit of Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, to China from 26 March to 29 March 2025 marks a significant diplomatic shift. Traditionally, the leaders of South Asian nations—except for...
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