Indo-Pacific

Analysis of Indo-Pacific security architecture, QUAD, maritime strategy, South China Sea tensions, and regional balance of power dynamics.

Trump, Xi and Cold War 2.0: Managing Rivalry in a Fragmented World

The complex US-China rivalry has evolved into "Cold War 2.0," entailing intertwined economic and strategic interactions amidst military posturing. Presidents Trump and Xi's approaches symbolize contrasting strategies: Trump’s transactional nationalism versus Xi’s strategic continuity. The geopolitical landscape remains multipolar, requiring nations to navigate pressures prudently while fostering selective partnerships and avoiding outright confrontation.

“Taiwan in the Crosshairs: Why Xi Jinping’s Reunification Ambitions May Backfire Strategically?”

Introduction In a bold demonstration of its growing defence preparedness, Taiwan concluded its longest-ever Han Kuang military drills on 18 July 2025. Spanning 10 days of intense live-fire exercises, the Taiwanese military rehearsed responses across varied battle spaces—starting with countering…

Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana,SM,VSM,PhD by Foreign Policy Research Centre on Indian Foreign Policy

Sharing an interview of mine on Indian Foreign Policy conducted by Foreign Policy Research Centre with Focus on “India’s Foreign Policy (2014-2024)“, published in FPRC JOURNAL (J-57) 2024 (1), ISSN 2277 – 2464. Interview highlights:- Has global perception of India…

Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana on South China Sea: Global Stakeholders, by Foreign Policy Research Centre, New Delhi

Sharing an interview of mine by Foreign Policy Research Centre (FPRC) focussing on South China Sea: Global Stakeholders. The interviewer is Prof. Mahendra Gaur, Director, FPRC. FPRC Do you agree that the SCS problem is all about China’s sweeping claims of…

Is India is an ‘Inescapable Bet’ for USA In Cold War 2.0?

The ongoing first official state visit of Prime Minister Modi to USA since he assumed office in 2014, from June 21 onwards, is being viewed as one of the most significant one to bolster India-U.S. “Comprehensive global strategic partnership”, considering the importance…

INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL (RET.) ASTHANA:“THE SINO-AMERICAN COMPETITION CAN BETTER BE DESCRIBED AS COLD WAR 2.0, WHICH WILL CONTINUE IN GLOBAL ARENA, FOR LONG TERM, IN MULTIPLE DOMAINS“

Sharing an incisive interview of mine by Global Review (Germany) about specific exploratory Current Global Issues. The interviewer is Mr Ralf Ostner. The interview has posed questions from Western perspective to get clarity on Indian point of view. The Interview…

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Major General (Dr.) S. B. Asthana (Veteran) standing at a podium delivering a strategic keynote on India's Security Policy at the Atal–Kalam Research Park, Ahmedabad.
India’s Security Policy: From Regional Security to Global Stability
Trump, Xi and Cold War 2.0: Managing Rivalry in a Fragmented World