What are the Concessions, Compromises and Power Politics behind the US – Ukraine Mineral deal
After weeks of tense negotiations characterized by public disagreements and diplomatic pressure, the United States and Ukraine signed the “United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund” agreement on April 30, 2025. This deal emerged after a period of strained relations between President Trump and President Zelensky, with both sides engaging in confrontational rhetoric before reaching a compromise […]
SELDOM COLLUSION IN WEST ASIA: THE U.S, RUSSIA AND ISRAEL
In this era of fluid global order, strategic collusion among traditional adversaries is distinctively pronounced. To navigate the turbulent geo political currents of West Asia, the regional as well as the global power seek to steer in a strategic manner as interests often overlap and it remains mutually beneficial in countering common adversaries collectively. This […]
Can Taiwan sustain its strategy of Deterrence?
Looking into the Concept of Deterrence The issue of deterrence is associated with Taiwan and it has been covered extensively by the existing literature. Deterrence is usually defined as the status quoist state possessing the retaliatory capability to inflict costs that outweigh the benefits on a state that seeks to change the status quo. For […]
How China Expands Global Influence via the Digital Silk Road (DSR)
The inception of Digital Silk Road The Belt and Road Initiative which was formally launched by China in 2013 consisted of the “Silk Road Economic Belt” and “Twenty-First Century Maritime Silk Road”, was predominantly focused to address the existing gaps in infrastructure investment across regions. Physical connectivity such as roads, railways and building ports; are […]
China in West Asia: A Catalyst, Not a Constraint for Indian Interests
China’s recent diplomatic initiatives in West Asia, most notably its facilitation of the Saudi-Iran rapprochement in 2023, have generated both curiosity and concern. While some narratives frame China’s rising role as a threat to Indian influence, a deeper strategic reading suggests otherwise. In fact, China’s engagement may create a more stable regional environment that indirectly […]
China as Mediator in West Asia: A Troubling Trend for India
Introduction China’s foray into West Asian diplomacy is a paradigm shift in the geopolitics of the region. From being a primarily transactional player in the region, China has moved to that of a peacemaker with a world view, as evident from its unprecedented facilitation of Iran-Saudi peace in 2023. Whereas this might look like a […]
China as a Mediator in the Middle East: A Challenge to the Abraham Accords?
Introduction The Middle East has always been an area of great power conflict, where various foreign nations vied to resolve disputes for geopolitical and economic purposes. For decades, the sole external sponsor in the region had been the United States, which marked and exercised considerable influence over the area. However, the recent shifts in global […]
Diplomatic De-escalation or Tactical Pause? India’s Cautious Dance with China
Background The border dispute between India and China took an ugly turn in June 2020 when Chinese and Indian soldiers clashed in the Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The incident led to significant Chinese and Indian casualties. Sino-Indian relations reached a historic low and was accompanied by intense anti-Chinese […]
Abkhazia: A Region’s Struggle for Identity and Independence
Abkhazia, a small region located along the eastern seaboard of the Black Sea, brags a problematic and volatile past full of ethnic unrest, secessionist insurgencies, and great power conflict. The region and conflict have not grabbed much attention from International states the way the Palestinians or the Kurds did. This piece tries to bring all […]
The continuing saga of Dark Indonesia
Dark Indonesia: An amalgamation of several events The ‘Dark Indonesia’ or Indonesia Gelap protest which initially erupted in the mid-February 2025, did not lose its ground till the end of March. The protest seeks to address the current situation of Indonesia’s flawed policies and raising corruption cases. Although the protest is restricted to certain parts […]