South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa’s ICJ Case and Its Influence on Foreign Policy

South Africa's decision to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on charges of genocide has sparked polarised global reactions. Critics accuse South Africa of political opportunism and double standards, while supporters praise its principled stance. The move...
President Joe Biden stands with Pacific Islands Forum leaders.

Pacific Islands Influence US-China Power Dynamics

The Pacific Ocean islands play a crucial role in security awareness in the Asian theater, with the US and China competing for influence and force projection. The concept of "island chain strategy" emerged from lessons learned from the Second World...
Mohamed Muizzu-Maldives

Maldives President’s Anti-India Policies

The Maldives' government's "anti-India stance" may be detrimental to the island nation's development, according to the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the Democrats. The warning comes amid strained relations between the two nations and the Maldives' affinity towards China, a...
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping

How to Foster Stronger China-US Relations in 2023

In 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden agreed to re-establish contact and dialogue to improve China-US relations. The Republican control of the House of Representatives following the US mid-term elections made it impossible for Biden to...
Iran-Pakistan

Iran-Pakistan Relations in Regional Security

The Iran-Pakistan border has been a notorious area for smuggling, human trafficking, narcotics trade, and the movement of insurgents and terrorists. Despite this, both countries have managed to maintain engagement and set up mechanisms to address the terrorism issue. On...
US President Joe Biden

Biden’s Legacy in US Foreign Policy

In 2024, the US faces a significant challenge in its foreign policy due to the compulsions of two wars in Europe and West Asia. The Biden administration's strong support for Ukraine and Israel may signal the US's commitment to sovereignty,...
Russia-South Africa

Russia’s Growing Influence in Africa

Russia's recent rise in Africa, following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, has raised concerns about the future of Wagner Group's African projects. Russia's behavior appears to be competition with the West, with potential clashes with Ukrainian special forces in Sudan,...
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Narendra Modi.

India-UAE Unite for Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza

India has endorsed a call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza in a joint statement with the United Arab Emirates. The statement came after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to Gujarat. It touched upon India-UAE partnership...
India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

How is the India-Russia Relationship Transforming?

India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Russia on December 24-29 resembled the halcyon days of Indo-Soviet relations. Despite the ecstasy in his words and taking a walk on the Red Square, Jaishankar's mission aimed to strengthen India's strategic...
Japan-China

Kishida-Xi Meeting: Navigating Diplomatic Challenges

In November, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and President Xi Jinping held a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in San Francisco. The meeting was aimed at addressing China's sluggish economy, and Japan's priority...
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