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The Decline of ECOWAS’ Regional Influence

The Economic Community of West African States has encountered significant challenges in its efforts to address the recent spate of military coups that have destabilised the region.

Japan’s Engagement with Pacific Island Nations

Japan’s diplomatic engagement with Pacific Island Countries, while substantive, has not addressed their core needs.

Arnab Dasgupta
March 20, 2024
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The Dynamics of the India–US–China Triad

The manner in which the India–China–United States trilateral dynamics play out will have a significant bearing on the stability and shape of the regional and international order.

Mayuri Banerjee
March 20, 2024
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पाकिस्तान में आम चुनाव एवं सरकार गठन: एक विश्लेषण

पाकिस्तान के इतिहास और उसके समक्ष उपस्थित चुनौतियों के देखते हुए इस बात के कयास लगाए जा रहे हैं कि शाहबाज़ शरीफ की सरकार भी शायद ही अपना निर्धारित कार्यकाल पूर्ण कर सके|

Ashish Shukla
March 20, 2024
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Iran Parliament and Assembly of Expert Elections: Hardliners on the Rise

Iran’s parliamentary elections were primarily a competition among the conservative factions.

Deepika Saraswat
March 15, 2024
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China–United States Science and Technology Agreement at the Crossroads

The Biden administration’s decision to temporarily extend the 1979 Science and Technology Agreement (STA) with China by six months in August 2023 came against the backdrop of apprehensions over Chinese technology theft.

Opangmeren Jamir
March 08, 2024
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The Dissolution of Factions within Japan’s LDP: An Unfinished Revolution

Arnab Dasgupta
March 06, 2024
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Myanmar: Three Years of Coup and Civil War

With the junta focused on maintaining control of towns and defending logistical routes, the civil war may escalate further into the major urban centres of Myanmar.

Om Prakash Das
March 05, 2024
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Bhutan Election Paves Way for Political Transition

Prime Minister Tsering Tobgay’s government has to deal with Bhutan’s significant economic, social and diplomatic challenges.

Smruti S. Pattanaik
February 27, 2024
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First Person View (FPV) Drones: When Quantity Equals Quality

First Person View (FPV) drones, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), are the next evolution in warfare as they offer a cheaper and scalable alternative to precision weapons.

Akshat Upadhyay
February 27, 2024
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