Whither China’s “State Capitalism”?
Instead of the flashpoint of an economic Cold War, China’s state sector can become a site of meaningful reforms if Washington and Beijing come to a better understanding of its past and future.
Politics,Economy,South Asia
G7 Summit and Iran: Why India Would be Watching Closely
India has immense interest in the reduction of tensions between Washington and Tehran. The removal of tensions is important for India in the context of its oil needs as well as the Chabahar Port project which is India’s gateway to Afghanistan.
Politics,Economy,China
Trump is Pushing Iran Closer to China
Politics,Society,South Asia
Strategic Challenges of India in Globalization
Politics,Economy,China
Politics,Economy,South Asia
India’s Trade Ties with Afghanistan Affected by India-Pakistan Tensions
After India withdrew the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan suspended trade ties with India and banned all imports and exports. Pakistan also decided to suspend the import of Indian goods to Afghanistan under the Pakistan-Afghanistan transit treaty.
Politics,Hotspots,Southeast Asia
Philippine Double Standards Regarding Warship Passage Through Archipelagic Waters
The recent passage of Chinese warships through the Sulu Sea generated an outburst of criticism by Philippine officials and pundits. Their passage was called “illegal”, “unfriendly” and a “deception”. The issue is more complex than these critics would have it.
Politics,Hotspots,East Asia
The Hong Kong Demonstrations and Identity Crisis
Since July 2019, peaceful demonstrations in the city of Hong Kong has transformed into large-scale pro-independence clashes with the police. The Hong Kong people’s identity crisis has contributed to the demonstrations.
Politics,Economy,South Asia
Holistic Development of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an archipelago of 572 islands, is strategically located in the Indian Ocean and has the potential to play a decisive role in the shaping of India’s Indo-Pacific policy.
Politics,Security,East Asia
Are China and Russia Challenging US Primacy in Asia?
On July 23, 2019, Russian warplanes intruded into South Korean airspace. They were accompanied by two Chinese bombers. The outstanding questions are whether the incidents represented a China-Russia challenge to US primacy, and whether an alliance is on the cards.
Politics,South Asia
On Kashmir, Pakistan Again Loses Diplomatic War to India
India always maintained that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of its territory and termed the revocation as a purely domestic affair. Pakistan, which occupies the other half of the territory and lays claims on religious grounds to Indian Kashmir, however went ballistic.
Politics,Society
How Will the Intellectual Sector Respond to Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 will revolutionize the way we work and the academic/intellectual sector will be no exception. Conceptually, the academic sector plays the role of a brain feeding information, innovation and intellectualism into Industry 4.0.
Politics,Economy
US Democrats Mostly Agree with Trump over Pacific Trade Pact
Joe Biden, who served as Vice President under Former US President Barack Obama, stated that the TPP in its current form was unacceptable and if elected as President, he would only make the US join the agreement if parts of it are “renegotiated”.
