How the Mekong River Basin became a Stage for Power Rivalry?
The Mekong River is a trans-boundary river which spans for 4,350 km, is co-shared by China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos PDR and Vietnam. Given the presence of rich biodiversity, resources, food supply chain and tourism- it acts as a lifeline for all the upper and lower riparian states. The river originates in the Jifu Mountain […]
Japan’s OSA aims to Secure a Rules Based Indo-Pacific Order without Sword
Tokyo is quietly rewriting the rules of its external engagement. In 2023, Japan launched the Official Security Assistance (OSA), a bold new initiative aimed at supporting the defence capacities of like-minded partners across the Indo-Pacific. Unlike past frameworks centered on development alone, OSA marks Japan’s entry into the domain of security assistance, albeit within the […]
A look back on the steadfast political development in South Korea since April 2025
The Impeachment of former South Korean President Yoon Suk yeol The political saga which started in South Korea on 3rd December 2024 upon the imposition of martial law by the President Yoon Suk yeol, finally culminated with the impeachment of the President Yoon. The South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously upheld the impeachment of President […]
ASEAN in Transition: Reflections on Institutional Adaptability and Strategic Purpose at the 46th Summit
The 46th ASEAN Summit, convened in Kuala Lumpur on 26 May 2025 under the Chairmanship of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, reaffirmed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) enduring commitment to the theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. The leaders of ASEAN countries underscored the importance of narrowing development gaps, promoting equitable growth, enhancing climate […]
Are International Laws robust enough to address the Geopolitics surrounding Undersea Cables
Subsea cable and its growing stretch The subsea cable plays a critical role in global communication and geopolitical power dynamics. Around 99% of the global data are transmitted through subsea cable, making them vital for internet connectivity and international finance. The development of the subsea cables have been shaped for 180 years by private sector […]
How Important is Poland and Will its Political Divide Impact Europe’s Security?
Over the past ten years, Poland has become one of Europe’s most important and closely watched countries. Its rise is not only because of where it is on the map—bordering Ukraine and lying between Eastern and Western Europe— but also because of how its politics and institutions have developed in a challenging time. As war […]
The Re-Awakening of Libya’s Civil War
Libya is grappled with yet another civil conflict. The hope of a stable nation with a democratic government has been shattered after the 2011 Arab Spring. The country is facing a fresh crisis after a fragile and short-lived peace. This time the nation faces a crisis of a legitimate government. There are multiple parties swaying […]
India’s Caucasus Strategy, but now It’s Realpolitik
As the geopolitical tectonics of Eurasia shift dramatically in the wake of the Ukraine war, regional rivalries, strategic corridors, and realigned partnerships are carving a new security architecture—one that is deeply reminiscent of the ancient Indian strategist Kautilya’s Mandala Theory. India’s growing partnership with Armenia, its defense outreach to Greece and Cyprus, and its recalibrated […]