Bilateral trade increased from approximately $500 million in 2010 to between $1.7 and $2.0 billion in 2023, primarily because of Indian exports of pharmaceuticals and machinery, as well as Central Asian exports of energy and fertilisers. Principal constraints are deficient land and sea corridor … [Read more...]
Denuclearisation and regional security: the contrast between North Korea’s position and South Korea’s vision
North Korea’s nuclear programme continues to be the primary source of instability in Northeast Asia. However, Kim’s willingness to talk to Washington, combined with President Lee Jae-myung’s support for halting production, hints at a potential for a small easing of tensions. The report assesses … [Read more...]
The Grey Zone between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China: Assessing the Threat of Uighur Jihadism
Uighur jihadism represents not only a menace for China’s internal stability but also for its reliability as a major actor in the international arena. The posture of Beijing’s South Asian partners amplifies this existential threat: indeed, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Pakistan each … [Read more...]
Taiwan on edge as Beijing fury erupts over Takaichi’s ‘survival-threat’ remarks
Taiwan is watching anxiously as it finds itself at the centre of a verbal clash between Beijing and Tokyo, fuelling fears that Taipei could be drawn into a major international conflict. Though the island’s government has openly embraced Tokyo’s stance and condemned Beijing’s response as … [Read more...]
STRATEGIC CULTURE: AN INTRODUCTION
In recent decades, the subject of International Relations has evolved into a major discipline for studying interactions among sovereign states and non-government organizations in the fields of politics, security, and economics. In order to understand the dynamics of international relations, such as … [Read more...]
Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows
TOKYO, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The Japanese public is divided on whether Japan should exercise its right to collective self-defence if China attacks Taiwan, a Kyodo news agency poll found on Sunday. , opens new tab The survey found 48.8% in favour and 44.2% against, while 60.4% backed Japanese Prime … [Read more...]
Rusia a schimbat harta energetică a gazelor
Rusia a schimbat fundamental harta traseelor de gaze naturale ca urmare directă a războiului din Ucraina și a sancțiunilor impuse de Occident, fapt care a determinat o reorientare strategică a exporturilor de gaze spre China. În acest context, Rusia a construit și extins conducte majore precum Power … [Read more...]
Okay With Me’ – Trump Signals Support for Sweeping Sanctions on Russia’s Trading Partners
WASHINGTON DC – US President Donald Trump on Sunday signaled explicit support for sweeping bipartisan legislation that would impose severe penalties on any country continuing to conduct business with Russia – marking his most definitive endorsement yet for a months-long congressional effort to … [Read more...]
The New Brexit
Professor Dr Julian Lindley-French Chairman at The Alphen Group | Defence Strategy, International Relations November 17, 2025 “The past is another country; they do things differently there. But men still shoot each other, don’t they?” L.P. Hartley November 17th, 2025. Forget Britain’s … [Read more...]
Dnipro, Ukraine
Formerly referred to as Dnipropetrovsk, Dnipro is a city of regional significance, situated along the Dnieper River close to its meeting point with the Samara River, in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, in the eastern portion of Ukraine. Named after the Dnieper River, Dnipro serves as the administrative … [Read more...]