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Why a Code of Conduct on South China Sea Remains Elusive?
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Introduction
Recent developments in South China Sea have necessitated fast-tracking the finalisation of a legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) for all competing parties in the disputed waters. There are doubts, however, if such a documen....

March 26, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , ASEAN , South China Sea , UNCLOS , Code of Conduct , CNOOC , EEZ , ONGC , military installation , island reclamation
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (11-17 March 2024)

Economic

U.S. and China Extend Landmark Bilateral Deal, Very Quietly
When a landmark science and technology agreement between the U.S. and China reached its expiration in late February without an extension, it plunged the acad....

March 21, 2024 South China Sea , Philippines , Gaza , UK , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , TikTok , US-China Science and Technology Agreement , Japan Rate Rise , Funan Techo Canal , B5+1 process , Niger Junta , SIPRI China , Third Democracy Summit
Analysing Developments and Trends in Southeast Asia 2023
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Introduction
As the world closed in 2023 and entered 2024, there are several indicators based on the past events that the Southeast Asian region is likely to witness many tumultuous developments. Around the world, Southeast Asia included,....

January 19, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , South China Sea , Maritime Security , ASEAN Centrality , ISA , military Junta , comprehensive strategic partnership , CDRI , Japan-ASEAN Summit , GBA
Japan Abandons its Three Basic Principles on Arms Exports
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

In response to the increase in the region’s geopolitical stress, Japan’s vulnerability has increased manifold. This has compelled the administration of Fumio Kishida to make some drastic change in the country’s security posture. The main driver....

January 04, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , South China Sea , NATO , Taiwan Strait , missile launches , Ukraine Crisis , collective self-defence , Three Basic Principles , weapons exports , peace clause in Jaoanese Constitution
Japan-ASEAN Special Summit: Major Takeaways
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Introduction
In a major outreach initiative towards the 10-member bloc Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Japan hosted a summit in Tokyo from 16-18 December 2023 to commemorate the special anniversary of the 50th year of Japa....

December 27, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , South China Sea , Maritime Security , Capacity Building , Reciprocal Access Agreement , decarbonisation , Regional consensus , Ccomprehensive strategic partnership , Llaw of the sea
Trends & Tribulations in the Indo-Pacific
Captain (Dr) Gurpreet Singh Khurana, Indian Navy (Retd) Article

(On August 8-10, 2023, Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) conducted a seminal international conference called the 36th Asia-Pacific Roundtable.[1]

November 22, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Article , India , US , China , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , South China Sea , Taiwan , Multilateralism , COC
Japan’s Engagement with ASEAN: Security Dimension- Part II
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

From the two successive visits of Kamikawa and Kishida to the ASEAN region in quick time, it transpires that Japan now accords extra importance to the region as strategic environment has turned volatile. Japan’s economic engagement with the countri....

November 21, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , South China Sea , Maritime Security , SDF , international politics and diplomacy , RAA , OSA , Japan’s pacifism , disaster management
Summits in Jakarta: Relevance and Limitations
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Introduction
Indonesia hosted the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related Summits at the capital city of Jakarta. Two days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to welcome many world leaders for the G-20 Summit that India was hosting on 9-10 Sept....

October 10, 2023 Article , South China Sea , ASEAN Summit , comprehensive strategic partnership , Myanmar Junta , supply chain disruption , Senkaku Island , Fukushima radioactive water
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (18-24 September)

Economic

Global growth forecast slashed
Growth in the global economy will remain anemic as rising interest rates squeeze business activity, while China's recovery from the pandemic has proved weaker than expected, the Organiza....

September 29, 2023 South China Sea , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Blinken , US Shutdown , Nagorno Karabakh , Saudi Enrichment , Lizi Port , MONUSCO , China-Syria , IMF Pakistan
Analysing China - Russia Naval Exercises
Commodore Gopal Suri Article

China has the fastest growing navy amongst the major powers of the world with a current strength of about 340 ships including 125 major combatants and submarines[1]. This growth ....

September 05, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , China , Russia , South China Sea , Navy , East China Sea , Maritime Silk Route , PLAN , Guangdong , Vostok , Joint Exercises , Peace Blue Shield , Maritime Interaction , Joint Sea , no-limits friendship , military alliance , joint patrols , Peter the Great Bay
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