On March 25, 1971, Operation Searchlight, authorized by the President of the country, began in the eastern part of Pakistan, which was unified at the time, aimed at forcibly curbing the Bengali opposition. Although there had been tendencies to gain autonomy and even secession before, especially after the victory of […]
South East Asia
The EU And India Forge The ‘Deal Of The Century’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during her visit to New Delhi on February 28 that a landmark free trade agreement between the EU and India could be concluded by the end of 2025. She also added pompously that “this visit marks the beginning of a new era. It […]
Prospects Of Nuclear Power In The Global South (I)
The role of nuclear power in the world’s energy mix has long been a topic of intense debate among experts, politicians and business leaders. In the mid-20th century, it was seen as a key solution to meeting global energy needs. However, these expectations were undermined by various factors, including the […]
America Is Consolidating Its Influence In Asia (I)
New contours of security architecture in the Indo-Pacific (IPR) are being formed in the context of the U.S.-China rivalry, referred to as strategic competition in the 2022 National Security Strategy (NSS). For regional actors, this dynamic is both a challenge and an opportunity to navigate the contradictions between Washington and […]
From The Eurasian Security To The Security Of The World
On October 31 – November 1, 2024, Minsk hosted the second International Conference on Eurasian Security, where the “Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century” was presented. The Forum was attended by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who stressed that the […]
Saudi Arabia Has Good Reason To Dillydally On Formally Joining BRICS
Making an official decision either way could disrupt the Kingdom’s careful multi-alignment between the West and the World Majority. Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim told the World Economic Forum during last month’s Davos Summit that “We’ve been invited to the BRICS, similar to how we’ve been invited to many other multilateral […]
Will The Pentagon Begin A New ‘Containment’ Of China?
Despite the change of the White House administration and the corresponding reshuffles in the US State Department and the Department of Defense, it is obvious that Donald Trump will follow the trend of pressure on China in his foreign policy, including proven methods of military-strategic outreach. Although the strengthening of […]
What Impact Might The US’ Latest Energy Sanctions Have On Russo-Indo Relations?
Trump’s preference for sanctions and his latest threat to double down on secondary ones could derail India’s careful multi-alignment between the US and Russia by forcing it to choose between them. The media has been awash with reports speculating that Russo-Indo relations might suffer as a result of the US’ latest energy […]
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