[Raghav Kumar] New Delhi is strengthening defence-industrial partnerships with European countries, developing technology and semiconductor links, seeking more resilient investment and supply chains, and expanding diplomatic engagement with countries on Europe's eastern flank.
Tag: Defence
Libya’s Arms Race Just Getting Started
[Sultan Nasser Al-Hamad] The deal between Pakistan and Libya's LNA represents normalization of Libya’s fragmented sovereignty, the erosion of international enforcement mechanisms and the rise of a multipolar security marketplace.
Here’s Why the U.S. Must Continue Its Commitment to Ukraine
[Nicholas Lovric] Disruptions in global energy supplies, mass displacement of populations and destabilization of trade routes are just a few of the potential consequences if Russia's aggression is not contained.
U.S. and Malaysia’s Air Defense Partnership in South China Sea
[Adrian Paul Pereira] As the South China Sea continues to be a focal point for geopolitical tensions, collaborations like this one play an essential role in ensuring that the airspace and maritime regions of the Indo-Pacific remain secure.
South Korea’s Potential Role in the Quad
[Min Jae (민재)] Any move to openly antagonize China could have severe economic consequences, not to mention the military ramifications of escalating tensions with its powerful neighbour.
Arctic Front: Sino-Russian Cooperation and U.S. Concerns
[Nicholas Lovric] The Arctic is not merely a remote expanse of ice; it is a frontier of opportunity and competition, demanding our attention now more than ever.
Implications of Ukrainians Using Indian Weapons against Russians
[Nicholas Lovric] Indian ammunition, initially sold to Italy and the Czech Republic, is now in the hands of Ukrainian forces. [...] If verified, this could signal not only a shift in the battlefield but also a strain in a historically strong relationship with Moscow.
Iran’s Missiles to Russia Have Significant Implications for the U.S.
[Nicholas Lovric] Both Iran and Russia share a common adversary in the West, and their deepening cooperation serves as a challenge to the U.S. influence in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Ireland must Work with EU Partners to Protect Itself
[John Bruton] Ireland can and must learn from the work of other EU members and, on a case by case basis, take part in joint initiatives in areas like cyber security, threat intelligence, maritime surveillance, drone surveillance, etc.
Rethinking U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty in a Changing Geopolitical Scenario
[Bahauddin Foizee] Rather than viewing the MDT as an inflexible anchor, it should be seen as a dynamic framework that must evolve alongside the geopolitical realities of the Asia-Pacific.
Thailand’s Growing Defense and Military Ties with China
[Bahauddin Foizee] The growing military cooperation raises questions about Thailand’s long-term strategic intentions and the balance of power in Southeast Asia.
