Is Modi the Boss of the Global South?
In the race for Global South leadership, India’s ambitions and China’s strategies clash, unraveling a tapestry of power, promise, and profound contradictions.
In the race for Global South leadership, India’s ambitions and China’s strategies clash, unraveling a tapestry of power, promise, and profound contradictions.
Philippine Coast Guard monitors China’s activities at Sabina Shoal amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. Allegations of unauthorized land reclamation and coral destruction prompt scrutiny, intensifying regional disputes over territorial claims.
In the face of both regional and geopolitical challenges, Japan has shifted towards a more activist and security-oriented foreign policy—and adopted values-based language to justify this shift.
In the face of ongoing human rights violations in ASEAN, AICHR’s effectiveness is faltering. A strong roadmap for change is needed. Can AICHR gain the authority and legitimacy to address these issues?
In the heart of India’s electoral fervor, whispers of hope mingle with echoes of concern, as citizens brace for a pivotal moment in their nation’s history.
The US and South Korea strengthen their alliance and regional security through the Washington Declaration, aiming to bolster cooperation against nuclear threats and deepen strategic partnerships.
The joint military exercises by the US, Japan, and South Korea in the South China Sea highlight rising tensions and underscore the importance of strategic alliances, shaping international balances and security policies.
The trilateral cooperation of ROK-US-Japan accelerated following the Camp David Summit, trying to underscore its roles for a rule-based, free, and open Indo-Pacific. It continues to expand institutionalized cooperation in various areas to respond to nontraditional security issues, portraying a huge potential for regional stability.
William Lai’s election as Taiwan’s President will further stoke tensions with China, but a full-blown military conflict remains unlikely, for now.
Under Modi’s leadership, India’s foreign policy pivots towards multi-alignment, focusing on economic self-reliance and strategic global partnerships, aiming for a significant role in the evolving multipolar world order.
The growing alliance between India and Japan indeed presents a significant counterbalance to China’s increasing influence in the Asia-Pacific region.