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INDO-PACIFIC REGION NEWS

Quad foreign ministers reaffirm free, open Indo-Pacific at Manila meeting

July 23, 2026 3:54 am

The foreign ministers of India, the US, Australia and Japan also expressed strong support for ASEAN’s ‘unity and centrality’.

Under Trump, US is retreating from Indo-Pacific. That opens the door for India, Japan and Australia

July 02, 2026 1:49 pm

America's shifting Indo-Pacific priorities could accelerate a new trilateral partnership built on security, technology, resilient supply chains and trade

As US and China compete in India's neighbourhood, Delhi must become more transactional with both

July 02, 2026 6:35 am

India cannot stop great-power rivalry in South Asia, but must avoid becoming an object of external power-politics. It should preserve strategic autonomy by keeping relations with both Washington and Beijing transactional and judging each issue on its merits

The Quad question: Rejuvenate, neglect or abandon?

May 21, 2026 6:42 pm

Despite these difficulties, India has continued to proactively support the initiatives of the Quad. It sees the value this group brings to the region, but should be able to adapt if this partnership remains relegated to low priority

A not-so-distant energy crisis in the Indo-Pacific

April 07, 2026 12:06 am

Japan has already started tapping its strategic oil reserves. South Korea has increased nuclear plant utilisation above 80 per cent and scrapped seasonal caps on coal power

Jawed Ashraf at Idea Exchange: ‘Managing foreign policy isn’t just analysis behind closed doors... It now plays out on your phone screen, shaped by people’s voices’

May 26, 2025 7:58 am

In recognition of his contributions to strengthening Indo-French relations, he will be awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour, one of France’s top civilian honours

Australian election shows that even in fractured world the centre can hold

May 07, 2025 3:20 pm

Across the world, electorates are signalling fatigue with extreme ideologies and chaotic governance. From Brazil to Poland, and now Australia, voters have shown a preference for centrist, constructive leadership; leaders who do not seek to inflame, but to build

Day after Donald Trump’s inauguration as US President, Quad meet likely with India at table

January 18, 2025 8:16 am

Japanese Foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya; Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong; and Jaishankar will have the opportunity to meet US Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the inauguration.

Navigating the maze of Indo-Pacific frameworks and alliances

December 14, 2024 12:39 pm

The increasing significance of the Indo-Pacific region has resulted in the proliferation of diverse strategies, frameworks, groupings and alliances. How are countries like the US, Japan, ASEAN, and the EU shaping their strategies, and why is it important to understand the concepts of strategy, frameworks, and alliances in the context of the Indo-Pacific?

The Indo-Pacific: A strategic arena for India's global influence

March 21, 2025 1:02 pm

As the Indo-Pacific region evolves into a key driver of the changing world order, India is poised to play a major role. But in what ways can India's involvement in the Indo-Pacific contribute to an inclusive, cooperative and sustainable regional order?

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