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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

Keep an eye on Japan. Its new prime minister is pushing the country into its most assertive era since World War II

November 19, 2025 11:57 am

Perhaps the clearest sign of Takaichi’s new brand of politics is her willingness to speak openly about the Taiwan Strait, a longstanding taboo for Japanese leaders

Trump’s ‘Super Ambassador’ and the Indo-Pacific challenge

September 21, 2025 8:35 pm

Sergio Gor, as US ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, would have an unprecedented expanse of area to supervise

India-Thailand strategic partnership: New arc in regionalism and Indo-Pacific vision

April 15, 2025 12:39 pm

By positioning bilateral aspirations within the regional and global frameworks, India and Thailand are set to launch a new era of Asian regionalism. But in what ways can India and Thailand align their ties with regional and global frameworks?

No change in Chinese approach in Indo-Pacific since Ladakh negotiations: Navy chief Dinesh Tripathi

December 03, 2024 4:21 am

Ahead of Indian Navy Day on Dec 4, Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi said the deal for Scorpene submarines and 26 Rafale marine aircraft could be signed by next month.

India consistently advocated for peaceful resolution to disputes: Rajnath on Indo-Pacific

October 04, 2024 9:57 pm

The minister also underscored India's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the vital international maritime routes.

In trade and commerce, India has more expectations from India’s largest ASEAN trading partner.

What India can expect from Indonesia’s new government

February 21, 2024 6:28 pm

It does not expect Indonesia to align itself with its view of China. But in trade and commerce, New Delhi expects more from its largest ASEAN trading partner

The outbreak of interstate wars, exemplified by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, undermines the core tenets of the economic interdependence theory and democratic peace theory — the two pillars of the liberal international order. (Reuters)

In 2024, the international order is changing — economically and strategically

January 16, 2024 9:55 am

The very pillars established in the aftermath of World War II are on the verge of reshaping. Gone are the days of readily granting market access as a reward for geopolitical alignment

China backing Russia, NATO looking East: Why Indo-Pacific is at centre of global order

July 20, 2023 11:20 am

The rules-based international order established after World War II currently stands on shaky ground. For NATO, acting East requires careful consideration and abundant caution.

In this image from video provided by the US Navy, a Chinese J-16 fighter flys close to a US RC-135 aircraft flying in international airspace over the South China Sea on May 26, 2023. (US Navy via AP)

Watch: US military releases video of Chinese fighter jet's 'unsafe, aggressive' move

May 31, 2023 11:46 am

US defense leaders have complained that China's military has become significantly more aggressive over the past five years, intercepting US aircraft and ships in the region.