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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 21, 2022
A NORDIC TINGE TO NATO
The US president, Joe Biden, has promised full support to both Finland and Sweden in their membership applications to what he called a “revived NATO” in the light of t
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 21, 2022
Standing with Asia
With global attention riveted upon eastern Europe, President Biden's ASEAN summit was an attempt to reassure his Asian allies of continued American support.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 12, 2022
The Nuclear Calculus
Will the invasion of Ukraine by Russia prompt non-nuclear nations to revisit their security architecture?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 12, 2022
Growing Stronger Together
Despite their political differences, India and Australia are keen to promote trade and investment, besides cooperating in the Indo-Pacific.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 21, 2022
A Malfunction Best Avoided
In the wake of the accidental missile firing, India needs to reassure the international community of the safety and integrity of its substantial and varied missile arsenal.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 21, 2022
The View from China
Beijing is walking a fine line, retaining the equilibrium in the Russia-China axis while keeping the collective wrath of an enraged west at bay through intense parleying.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 14, 2022
EU - Playing Catch-Up in Africa
The erstwhile colonisers of Africa, now banded together in the EU, are endeavouring to share in the African growth story.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2022
Drug Industry Eludes Pandemic
While the pandemic has laid waste to most segments of the economy, illegal drug networks managed to flourish amidst the widening tragedy.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2022
Freezing out the Games
The Sports arena remains a favourite platform for competing for political powers to grandstand their geopolitical differences.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2022
A Political Move
Craftily manipulating democratic processes, Beijing had ensured that only trustworthy pro-China candidates could contest the recent legislative council elections, thus quietly strengthening its grip.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2022
Biggest Piece in the Central Asian Pie
The ‘sudden chaos’ in Kazakhstan gave the autocratic regime a convenient opportunity to shift its narrative from governmental incompetence to national security issues.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 18, 2021
Ruptures in CPEC?
Although China remains an ‘all-weather ally’ for Pakistan, the CPEC project has been hamstrung by corruption scandals, curtailment of funds and local hostility to Beijing’s debt diplomacy.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 4, 2021
David Versus Goliath?
Lithuania has demonstrated that even smaller nations can wield diplomatic heft against hegemonic powers.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 22, 2021
A Fragile Ceasefire?
The Taliban-sponsored ceasefire between the Pakistani Army and the TTP is at best tenuous, considering an absence of mutual trust.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 22, 2021
A House Divided?
With Poland and the EU facing off over the supremacy of European law, has the unity of the post-Brexit bloc been compromised?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 22, 2021
Iraq’s Electoral Canvas
In the backdrop of the Tishreem movement, Iraqi voters have taken to the polling booths, hoping to usher in a new dawn for the fledgling democracy.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
Through the Prism of Indian Experiences
India can ill-afford to ignore the state of affairs in Afghanistan, which is a pivotal part of the country’s immediate neighbourhood.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 11, 2021
Honouring Warriors of Free Press
In a world awash with misinformation, it is important to recognise the few brave-hearts amidst journalists who prevent the truth from getting suppressed.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 9, 2021
Great Game Redux
The emergence of the Taliban as masters of Afghanistan has created new equations for regional geopolitics with global resonance.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 17, 2021
G-7 Meet to Tackle Global Inequality
The leaders of the world’s largest economies have met at the Cornish resort of Carbis Bay for the 2021 G-7 summit.