Geoeconomics
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Navigating Contemporary Hydropolitics
Abstract: The vested economic interests of some riparian states have led them to usurp transboundary water resources at the expense of others, culminating in tensions and even hydro-wars. A multiplicity of strategies has been employed to manage these water disputes: International Water Agreements (IWAs), Integrated Water Management (IWM) and Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. Despite Read more →
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India’s Neighbourhood Policy Conundrum: A Case of Nepal and Sri Lanka
Abstract: India faces numerous challenges in its neighbourhood, characterised by territorial disputes, geopolitical rivalries, and economic dependencies. Tensions with China and Pakistan are cornerstones of India’s troubled neighbourhood past; however, dwindling partnerships with countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka reflect poorly on India’s regional leadership. To regain influence, India must enhance regional cooperation by building Read more →
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Geopolitics of Technology in Taiwan: A Key Factor in Strategic Competition
Abstract: Taiwan occupies a pivotal position in the realm of technological geopolitics due to its dominance in semiconductor manufacturing and strategic location in the Indo-Pacific region. As global powers increasingly depend on advanced technologies for economic and security imperatives, Taiwan has emerged as a critical player in the strategic calculus of nations like the United Read more →
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Unlocking Economic Potential: The TAPI Pipeline’s Role In Regional Integration
Abstract: The revitalisation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline is vital for regional connectivity and economic growth in South and Central Asia. With Afghanistan’s part under construction, the pipeline will deliver 33 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, creating jobs and boosting Afghanistan’s economy. It also promotes regional cooperation through enhanced energy infrastructure. However, its Read more →
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The Necessity To Defend Against Manoeuvre Warfare In The Competition With China
Abstract: China’s weaponisation of economics is fully in line with China’s grand strategy. China relies mainly on using the indirect instead of the direct approach. Manoeuvre warfare as an indirect approach sees the opponent as an interconnected system, to which measures against identified vulnerabilities are applied. The goal is systemic destruction – the incapacitation or Read more →
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Sri Lanka, A Cautionary Tale
Abstract: Economic liberalism facilitated Sri Lanka’s (Colombo’s) development into a modern state. However, corruption, plus an inability to repay its debts or replenish its stock of foreign reserves, has damaged Columbo’s credibility, and compromised its sovereignty. Sri Lanka is currently on its 17th IMF bailout despite the fact that it has not yet fulfilled the Read more →
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India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy And Taiwan’s ‘New Southbound Policy’
Abstract: Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy (NSP) to foster deep ties with Southeast and South Asia seems to synergise with India’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The coming together of Taipei and New Delhi has been necessitated not only because of an assertive People’s Republic of China (PRC) but also by the strategic opportunities offered because of close collaboration. Read more →
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Bangladesh Foreign Policy Towards Neighbouring Giants
Abstract: As Bangladesh is mainly surrounded by India, most of its political decisions are influenced by the latter’s presence. India has been reluctant to resolve different bilateral disputes like border killing, trade imbalance, tax barrier, river disputes, religious agitation, and the Rohingya issue, and it has been alleged to interfere in the domestic politics of Read more →
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The South China Sea Imbroglio
Abstract: As a rising military and economic superpower, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has sought to assert its hegemony with gunboat and “Wolf-warrior” diplomacy, exemplified by the South China Sea (SCS) dispute. Numerous Southeast Asian (SEA) states perceive the PRC as having upended the regional security architecture and have sought to restrain it through Read more →
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Lithium Reserves And India’s Quest For Clean Energy
Abstract: In July 2023, the government of India identified and updated a list of 30 critical and strategic minerals for the country, including Cobalt and Lithium. Besides identification, the Ministry of Mines, along with the Geological Survey of India (GSI), was tasked with exploring mineral reserves nationwide. The projects for such explorations grew to 122 Read more →
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