The consequences of major conflicts are rarely confined to the regions in which they occur. While the US–Iran conflict is centred in the Middle East, its effects have already begun to reverberate across distant regions through disrupted sup...
India’s approach towards the island nations of the Pacific Ocean is gradually changing. This is mainly attributed to the shift of the geopolitical and geo-economic centre to the Indo-Pacific region. ...
The Indo-French Strategic Partnership has turned 25 years old in 2023. It was launched on January 26, 1998, on President Chirac's visit to India, and it represents both countries' desire to enhance their separate strategic independence via ...
On the 15th of July, the first meeting was held among the heads of government of India, Israel, the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), later known as as the 'West Asian Quad'. During US President Joe Biden's trip to West Asia...
Development of large-scale commercial shipping and navigation on the inland waterways to transport bulk and hazardous goods led the Indian Parliament to enact the National Waterways Act, 2016 creating 106 new waterways on many rivers, river...
The Indo-Pacific is gaining prominence due to shared interests and convergences among multiple significant countries, each with its own influences and objectives. The increasing mobility across the seas has contributed to the development of...
Marine pollution is a major cause of concern in today’s world. Our water bodies are polluted due to chemicals and garbage produced by anthropogenic actions. Among the concentrated toxins, plastic is the most prevalent type of marine debris ...
The recent visit to Southeast Asia in December by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, marks the first official visit to the region by a high-ranking diplomat since President Joe Biden took office early this year. His maiden tour bega...
Prime Minister Modi signed the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Vietnam in September 2016 and it showcased the trust and confidence that the countries have with each other. At the political level, the two countries have de...
The developments in the last five years in South China Sea has gained international attention following the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling in favour of the Philippines. The ruling clearly stated that the China’s claim of nine d...
Emergence of the Blue Economy has been an interest for both national and international interest. Historically, oceanic regions have been essential for establishing trade routes and being part of a nation’s economy. The idea of Blue Economy ...
Indonesia’s Global Maritime Fulcrum (GMF) has been critical for understanding Indonesia’s position in the larger Indo Pacific, and how it places its critical importance in the emerging sea lanes of communication (SLOCs). The Global Maritime...
