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China’s Nuclear Arsenal: An Assessment

The qualitative and quantitative advances in the Chinese nuclear arsenal are creating a huge gap between Indian and Chinese nuclear numbers.

September 13, 2024

Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal: Potential Impact on Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

The Qosh Tepa canal development in Afghanistan highlights the need for collaborative management to address potential transboundary water disputes.

September 11, 2024

AUKUS Agreement for Cooperation in Naval Nuclear Propulsion: Key Takeaways

The US, UK and Australia agreement for cooperation in Naval Nuclear Propulsion (NNP) presents a viable legal framework under which NNP technology can be transferred to Australia.

September 06, 2024

South Korea and Nuclear Weapons: An Analysis

In recent months, public support for South Korea’s own nuclear weapons has increased.

September 06, 2024

Saudi–Iran Rapprochement: An Assessment

The Saudi–Iran rapprochement mediated by China was a significant development in a volatile region buffeted by heightened geopolitical tensions.

September 01, 2024

Nepal’s Political Maze: Navigating the Revolving Coalition Door

The coalition between the two largest parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), is more of a necessity than a choice in Nepal’s unstable politics.

August 30, 2024

Vibrant Village Programme: A Focussed Attempt to Develop Border Areas?

The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at developing remote villages along India’s northern borders.

August 28, 2024

Bangladesh in Transition: Foreign Investments and Supply Chains

Bangladesh’s ability to sustain FDI and its role in regional supply chains is in focus after the recent domestic political turmoil.

August 27, 2024

Bolivia between Military Coup and Democracy

The coup attempt by Zúñiga highlights the fragility of the Bolivian state and democracy due to the impact of a regressive history and political culture.

August 14, 2024

South Korea’s Response to Russia–North Korea ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

The signing of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreement between Russia and North Korea for mutual defence assistance has raised serious concerns in South Korea.

August 14, 2024

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