India

India’s Ascendant Foreign Policy Under Modi: A Global Balancing Act

India’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attracted significant attention worldwide, with the country increasingly seen as a global player that charts an independent path. Balancing the pressures of Western alignment with India's unique interests, Modi's government has...
China Missiles Parade PLA

China’s Rapid Nuclear Expansion Sparks US Concerns in New DIA Assessment

In a sweeping new assessment, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has laid out a stark view of China’s rapid nuclear expansion, marking what it calls the “most rapid expansion and ambitious modernization of nuclear forces in history.” This unclassified...
Chinese J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’

Chinese J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’ Catches Up to F-35 Lightning II Amid Persistent Readiness Challenges

In recent years, the Indo-Pacific region has witnessed an intense rivalry between the United States and China in expanding their advanced fighter jet capabilities. While the United States and its allies have steadily increased their fleet of F-35 Lightning II...
16th BRICS summit. Group photo of heads of delegation

BRICS Expansion: A New Era in Global Power Dynamics Unfolds

The BRICS coalition concluded its three-day summit in Russia on Thursday, signaling the rise of a formidable counterweight to Western-led alliances and the emergence of a “different kind of international order,” according to foreign policy experts. Initially comprising Brazil, Russia,...
Vladimir Putin

Once Again, War Shapes Global Politics: Russia’s Strategic Pivot Towards North Korea, China, and Iran

The realities of war are once again dictating the course of global politics. This week, a powerful image reverberated across the world — Russian President Vladimir Putin standing on a stage with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud...
XI Jinping -Donald Trump

China’s Diplomatic Charm Offensive Amid Economic Woes and a Potential Trump Comeback

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, China is navigating a precarious geopolitical landscape. With economic troubles brewing at home and the possibility of a Donald Trump victory looming over the horizon, Beijing has embarked on a remarkable diplomatic charm...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Australia Rejects China’s Accusations of Systemic Racism Amid Heightened Tensions Over Human Rights

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has firmly dismissed allegations from China accusing Australia of being “plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes,” following a renewed condemnation of China’s human rights record by a group of Western nations led by Australia....
China central bank

China’s Central Bank Holds Steady on One-Year Policy Rate Amid Economic Uncertainty

China's economic stimulus efforts, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) kept its one-year policy rate unchanged in October, a month after slashing funding costs by the largest margin in history. The decision suggests that Chinese authorities are mindful of balancing...
BRICS countries

China’s Vision for Strengthened BRICS Economic Cooperation: Establishing China Center for Cooperation on Development of Special Economic Zones

In a significant stride towards fostering deeper collaboration and economic integration among the BRICS nations, China has announced the establishment of a China Center for Cooperation on Development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across BRICS countries. This innovative move, which...
China’s Tourism Industry Faces Harsh Reality Despite Optimistic Travel Data

Record Defaults in China’s Local Debt Market Leave Investors Reeling

Defaults in China’s opaque local debt market have surged to an all-time high, catching investors off guard, as they mistakenly assumed these investments carried an implicit guarantee from the state. The rapid rise in defaults has left many retail investors,...
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