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What next for Iran?
Although Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi’s death leaves the country to face an uncertain future, it would not have any significant short-term impact on Iran’s political stability.
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Xi and a tale of two Europes
European efforts to find a footing in China present opportunities for India.
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Reaffirming Dhaka's centrality in India's Neighbourhood First
The Indian Foreign Secretary’s visit to Bangladesh is timely, as there is a need to re-affirm the India-Bangladesh partnership in the face of China’s deepening footprint in Bangladesh.
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Understanding the South Asian fighters phenomenon in the Russia-Ukraine war
The shortage of manpower in Russia, along with the allure of higher wages and citizenship, continue to serve as pull factors for migrants from South Asia.
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Allies in focus: The US-Japan-Philippines Summit
The recent trilateral summit between Japan, the Philippines and the US reflects the shared interests to improve collective response and self-defence in the region.
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Maritime menace: Resurgence of Somali piracy
The weakened hold of Mogadishu over the federation is fuelling the emergence of Somali piracy.
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A European-Central Asian strategy to counter Russia and China’s influence
By guaranteeing significant investments in new supply chains and tackling poverty in the Central Asian nations, the EU can forge a coherent and mutually beneficial partnership with the region.
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China’s military ambitions
China’s annual parliamentary meetings offer a glimpse into its future direction. This year, amidst economic headwinds, a key takeaway is the continued surge in defence spending.
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US and China Jostle for Influence in Southeast Asia
China’s conduct of diplomacy backed by its economic strength and military power has emerged as the topic of analysis by experts who try to understand what could be China’s long-term goals. Its relations with the US are under stress. Its relations with its neighbours – Japan and South Korea – are problematic over a host of issues. Its cosiness with North Korea is another worrying issue. The Ukraine crisis has brought both China and Russia closer now than ever before. These are troubling developments.
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India could help shape a whole new global consensus
The Davos model of globalization is in need of a successor that New Delhi could potentially offer.
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