Defense
From Dialogue to Delivery: The Quad’s Next Strategic Test
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, better known as the Quad, has come a long way. What began as a loose conversation among four democracies in 2007 has steadily evolved into a…
East Asia
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Balancing Act: Delhi or Beijing?
The red-carpet welcome extended to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the Chinese port city of Dalian Monday night carried significance beyond diplomatic protocol. China is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner,…
East Asia
The Message Behind Khanal’s China Visit: Nepal Wants Balance, Not Alignment
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s visit to China was a carefully coordinated move aimed at Beijing, New Delhi, and Washington and, just as importantly, at the domestic audience. Khanal’s message…
East Asia
UN Human Rights Office Reiterates Concerns Over Uyghur Rights in Xinjiang
The United Nations Human Rights Office has reiterated its concerns over what it describes as “severe” human rights violations against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang, also known as East Turkestan,…
East Asia
Sir Vince Cable: Why India and China Will Shape the 21st Century
Sir Vince Cable is widely recognized as one of Britain’s leading economists, politicians and public intellectuals. Prior to entering frontline politics, he served as Chief Economist at Shell and worked…
Diplomacy
What Nepal and China Want From Each Other
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s visit to China this week marks a crucial point in Nepal’s foreign policy. Coming soon after his trip to India, the visit highlights Kathmandu’s aim to…
Diplomacy
Opinion: Xi Visits A Changing North Korea
The visit of President Xi Jinping to North Korea has to be seen beyond a fact that it is taking place after seven years or in being the first overseas…
East Asia
Capital Latitude: BrahMos Goes East
“One tree alone cannot make a hill; three trees together make a high mountain.” – Vietnamese proverb Walk through Da Nang or Hanoi today, and it is not unusual to…
Culture & Heritage
India’s Consul General Marks Vesak 2026 at Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple
Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, inaugurated the day-long Vesak celebrations on June 1, 2026, at the historic Jade Buddha Temple, one of Eastern China's leading Buddhist centers.…
Australia
South Asia Notes: New Lease of Life for the Quad?
May is one of the hottest months of the year in northern India. Keeping pace with the scorching temperatures are diplomatic activities in New Delhi. Recently, India played host to…
Australia
Experts Assess Quad’s Strategic Direction After New Delhi Quad Meeting
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics hosted a discussion titled “The Quad Convenes: Priorities, Partnerships and the Indo-Pacific,” on May 28…
Australia
Quad Unveils Critical Minerals Framework, Expands Cooperation Across the Indo-Pacific
A new Quad Critical Minerals Framework aimed at strengthening supply chains for minerals essential to economic growth, advanced technologies, and regional security was unveiled by India, Australia, Japan, and the…
Diplomacy
China, Pakistan Agree to Deepen Strategic Ties, Advance CPEC Expansion
China and Pakistan have agreed on a new broad consensus to deepen their All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and accelerate the development of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), including plans to…
East Asia
Opinion: Back to Law of the Jungle
It is easy to say things when the concerned party or person is not around, especially negatives. Which is exactly what happened when President Xi Jinping of China hosted his…
Diaspora
Pakistan Premier Sharif to Visit China This Week
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake a three-day visit to China, starting May 23, Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced, Pakistani media Dawn…
India
US-China-Pakistan Moves in Bangladesh Alarm India
As leaders of the United States and China met in Beijing last week for a ‘historic’ summit, not far away and not without their knowledge, South Asia is witnessing a…