[Bahauddin Foizee] It is crucial for anyone seeking to grasp the broader implications of Khan's removal and the future trajectory of Pakistani politics to first find out whether foreign interference played a role in Imran Khan's ouster.
Tag: Indo Pacific
What Lessons are to be Learned from U.S.’s Afghanistan Exit?
[John Bruton] The experience in Afghanistan and similar experiences elsewhere suggest that there is a strong temptation on USA's part to turn inwards and reduce commitments to the defence of other countries, including the European ones.
Fleeing from Persecution, Fleeing for Safety
[Bahauddin Foizee] Although Rohingyas found safety in Bangladesh, their lives have never been the same, courtesy to the experiences they had to go through in Myanmar and the challenges they continue to face in Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Competes with India on Economic and Social Indicators
[Yead Mirza]
Witnessing [the] progress, experts from both sides of the border have recently opined that life in Bangladesh is far more attractive than in India.
India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative Requires Concerted Effort among Littoral Countries
[Dr. Pankaj Jha] India’s Indo-pacific Oceans Initiative is a work in progress and requires concerted effort among littoral countries of the Indo-Pacific region.
Why did Sirisena Fail to Achieve a Balanced Policy for Sri Lanka?
[Bahauddin Foizee] Despite his attempts to reduce Chinese influence during the initial stage of his tenure, Sirisena had later realized that China has already established so deep influence in his country that he had little power to change this reality.
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.
Vietnam’s Salience in India’s Act-East Policy
[Dr. Pankaj Jha]
Under India’s Act East policy, Vietnam will remain the important vantage point to project India’s development, trade and investment priorities.
Asian Quad: Synthesis between China’s OBOR and US-led Quad
[Dr. Pankaj Jha]
The idea of an Asian Quad – comprising of Japan, India, Vietnam and Indonesia – would help to narrow the growing mistrust between China and the US, and would create an edifice acceptable to both. Hence, these two major powers need to subscribe to this idea of an Asian Quad.
India’s Lingering Concerns over Chinese Influence in Indian Ocean, South Asia
[Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra] Mutual suspicions would dictate relations between China and India for a long time to come.
Asia’s Geopolitical Alliances are Shifting
[Conn M. Hallinan] From what direction on the Compass Rose the winds out of Washington will blow is hardly clear, but increasingly a number of countries are charting a course of their own.
