Australia is a long-standing ally of the United States (U.S.) and an important military actor within the region while competing with several other countries on multi-level factors such as China to gain the upper hand. Rise of the People’s Republic of China on both economical and militaristic levels threatens its rivals in the Asia-Pacific region especially Taiwan itself. Connected to …

In 1994, India’s Supreme Court unequivocally stated, “Politics and religion cannot be mixed,” setting a precedent for the country’s secular constitution. Fast forward to January 22nd, and millions will witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi preside over the consecration of a contentious $220 million Hindu temple in Ayodhya. This ceremony marks the informal launch of his campaign for a third term, …

India’s Supreme Court recently upheld a decision to revoke special status of Kashmir by revoking Article 370 of its Constitution, a decision predicted to impact India’s relationship with its neighbour Pakistan.  Background: Kashmir a region symbol of tensions between India and Pakistan  The two South-Asian nations have a well-established history of conflict ever since their independence following the end of …

India-Canada relations have proven to be tense in recent months, characterised by a certain “action-reaction” conduct on both sides. The two countries share membership to the Commonwealth and bilateral relations have a history of being stable in trade and commercial matters. However, tensions have previously surfaced on matters regarding the Canadian Sikh population, the largest Sikh population outside of India. …

In February 2022, the White House released the new US Indo-Pacific strategy document through which a new push towards Asia was declared. “The United States is determined to strengthen our long-term position and commitment to the Indo-Pacific. We will focus on every corner of the region, from Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, to South Asia and Oceania, including the Pacific …

The dispute in the Indo-Pacific region has increased dramatically during the last year, showing its effects in present days of the 2021. Japan in the past months has claimed more attention from the international allies over the Chinese expansionism. In September, the former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga travelled to Washington to attend an in-person summit of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, a …

India and China’s staggering population growth makes them the most populous nations in the world, as well as the two most economically dynamic countries in Asia. Their influence in the diplomatic spheres and in the business world has only grown with time, making them key global actors. The relationship between these two giants Far from being a walk in the …

09 June 2021 In reference to a local custom, the relationship between the European Union and India has been described as “a loveless arranged marriage” (Khandekar, 2011). After a long period of inaction leaving negotiations between the two entities at a standstill, the Enrica Lexie incident in 2012 where two Italians were accused of murdering crew members of an Indian …