The Indo-China rivalry in the Indian Ocean has suddenly erupted again after the arrival of the Chinese Geophysical Scientific Research vessel Shi Yan 6 in Colombo port on October 25, 2023. Politically and geographically, Sri Lanka plays a vital role as one among the few
In the contemporary world, the Indian Ocean is a geopolitical hotspot for strategic competition and potential conflicts since it is essential for international trade and energy supply lines. This region is of prime importance because a third of the world’s population (2.5 billion) resides here,
Currently making headlines worldwide, the Israel–Palestine ‘conflict’ has been a source of tensions in West Asia for well over a century, from its genesis in the Zionist movement to the latest altercation between the State of Israel and Hamas. The Zionist movement, initiated to create
The G20 in nutshell The G20, or Group of 20, is an international forum comprising the world’s major developed and developing economies. It represents approximately 85 percent of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), over 75 percent of worldwide trade, and encompasses about two-thirds of
Introduction India’s battle for independence, which culminated in its historic freedom from British colonial authority on August 15, 1947, will always be remembered as a pivotal moment in world history. Millions of Indians rebelled against the harsh burden of colonial control, fighting for independence, dignity,
Introduction The convergence of narcotics and extremism is a long-standing issue with global implications in Afghanistan and Pakistan. These countries are known for producing significant amounts of opium and heroin, which can provide a significant source of revenue for extremist groups, such as the Taliban
Introduction Chabahar port is a seaport located in Southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman. It is situated in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan, near the border with Pakistan and Afghanistan. The port is strategically important as it provides a trade route to a
What is maritime security? The definition of the term maritime security varies as per state perception. Since no internationally agreed definition exists, the term has often been used to describe both the existing and the new regional and international challenges in the maritime domain. Maritime security is
(Special reference to Zambia, Pakistan, Angola, Laos and Sri Lanka) Executive Summary It has been nearly nine years since Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the autumn of 2013. A lot of progress has been made thus far. BRI
It has been 14 years, since Pakistan-sponsored terrorists struck at Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, exactly on the day the civilian government of Pakistan had sent its foreign minister to New Delhi to discuss the modalities of resume the stalled India-Pakistan dialogue. The evidence
