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Quad’s vaccine initiative can be of benefit to Asean
Oped, Nehginpao Kipgen and Sanjana Dhar, Published on 03/04/2021
» The March 12 meeting of the Quad countries — the US, Japan, India, and Australia — was a much-awaited summit by leaders of the four countries. This group focuses its activities on Indo-Pacific region events and engages with each other in close proximity to China and countries in its neighbourhood.
Biden's Asia policy and the Iranian conundrum
Oped, Nehginpao Kipgen and Vikas Nagal, Published on 19/03/2021
» The Barack Obama administration's "Pivot to Asia" grand strategy was designed to pull the US out of the Middle East quagmire and to realign its military, diplomatic and economic power towards the Asia-Pacific region. Even the Trump administration -- which pulled out of many of Obama's initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal, Paris Climate Accord and the Trans-Pacific Partnership -- largely followed this approach.
India needs to review ties with junta post-coup
News, Nehginpao Kipgen & Prasanna Kumar, Published on 09/02/2021
» As India's gateway to Southeast Asia, Myanmar weighs high on New Delhi's strategic calculations -- especially following the military coup on Feb 1 -- and its return to military rule has forced strategic thinkers in New Delhi back to the drawing board.
Trump's legacy in Southeast Asia
Oped, Nehginpao Kipgen and Vikas Nagal, Published on 15/01/2021
» On Jan 20, the 46th president of the United States will be inaugurated on the steps of the Capitol building that was rampaged by Donald Trump supporters, on Jan 6, in their failed attempt to prevent the Congress from certifying president-elect Joe Biden's win.
Malaysia's changing policy on Rohingya refugees
News, Nehginpao Kipgen & Diksha Shandilya, Published on 11/07/2020
» Malaysia's criticism of Myanmar over the Rohingya issue has been vocal, especially in recent years. Government leaders have spoken out through different platforms, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Asean needs to come together over Covid-19 pandemic
News, Nehginpao Kipgen & Aakriti Bansal, Published on 23/05/2020
» The outbreak of novel coronavirus poses a significant threat to Southeast Asia and its regional Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) bloc. This is primarily due to the region's geographical proximity to China and the high trade flow between them.
Asia's maritime trade torpedoed
News, Nehginpao Kipgen & Ankit Malhotra, Published on 20/03/2020
» The declaration of Coronavirus (Covid-19) as a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation has prompted China to issue a record number of force majeure certificates in an attempt to exempt local exporters from fulfilling contracts with overseas buyers.
Vietnam's economy comes of age
News, Nehginpao Kipgen & Akash Sahu, Published on 23/12/2019
» Vietnam in Southeast Asia is one of the best growing economies in the region. The country has become an attractive destination for investment from all over the globe. The trade wars between the US and China have certainly contributed to this outcome. Since the US has stopped cooperating with China in a number of industries, the profitability of manufacturing in China has fallen. As the general living standard has also increased, labour is cheaply available elsewhere. This has motivated manufacturers to find cheaper destinations, such as Vietnam.
No winner in ICC-Duterte tussle
News, Nehginpao Kipgen & Sahima Gupta, Published on 29/06/2018
» The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced in February the start of a preliminary investigation into a complaint by a Filipino lawyer and two lawmakers which accuse President Rodrigo Duterte and his government of crimes against humanity.
India needs new strategy in the Indo-Pacific region
News, Nehginpao Kipgen & Shagun Nayar, Published on 01/06/2018
» The Indo-Pacific region positions itself as one of the world's most significant geo-strategic and economic features, replacing the emphasis erstwhile enjoyed by the Atlantic-Pacific region.