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“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ~Albert Einstein
India’s Dilemma in the Indo-Pacific Theater
India with its leverage lost in Afghanistan is reportedly considering reopening its embassy in Kabul. This comes at a time when India is seeking its role in Afghanistan; either through ‘Asia-Pacific’ group – 18th Russia-India-China (RIC) foreign ministers’ meeting, or through United States-led initiatives, such as Quad.
Is the United States Pivoting to Eurasia?
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US Deputy Secretary of State visit to South Asia, particularly regarding Afghanistan, marks a shift towards civilian diplomatic engagement.
SCO 2021 At A Glance
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established, in June 2001; as a multilateral association to ensure security and maintain stability across the vast Eurasian region. It was to join forces to counteract emerging challenges and threats.
BRI and South Asia – Achieving Global Connectivity
South Asian countries attain diversities and similarities in their cultural, economic, and political patterns. However, their relations with China have developed differently which shows the distinct regional patterns of international relations.
Dasht-e-Barchi and the End Game of Spoilers
Tragic blasts hit Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi, targeting a school and Shia community, claiming over fifty lives, mainly schoolgirls.
Challenges in Afghan Peace Process: Regional Prospects
Afghanistan is considered the central point of attention when it comes to South Asian geopolitics. Particularly since the last one year, Afghanistan has caught a lot of international attention.
5th April 1956 – Bandaranaike: 4th Prime Minister of Ceylon
In 1956, Bandaranaike won Ceylon’s General Elections and went on to become its 4th Prime Minister. He ruled Ceylon from 1956 to 1959.
India Ponders over Stopping Rerouted Chinese Goods from Entering the country
Chinese goods Two of the officials from the government have claimed to take measures over curbing the entrance of re-routed Chinese goods to India. The preventive measures are underway to ensure that the trading partners won’t bring the neighbours good to India. Moreover, both the countries have not been at good terms lately, the sour […]
China Assists Sri Lanka in Transforming Colombo City Port into a Financial Hub
Srilanka, under China’s assistance, is working towards making the port city Colombo a financial hub. The port city of Colombo, a special economic zone is an extension of the belt and road initiative (BRI). This financial hub is will compete with India’s GIFT City on technical and operative grounds. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) […]