Indo Pacific

“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…

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…

How Russia-Ukraine War is impacting Indo-Pacific Region?

Sharing an article of mine published titled “How Russia-Ukraine War is impacting Indo-Pacific Region?” published by Journal of Indian Ocean Studies” Volume 30, No2, May-August 2022, pages 73-82, of Society of Indian Ocean Studies #SIOS, published by Print Publications, New…

Is Taiwan new Test Bed for Big Power Contestation in Indo-Pacific?

After Chinese drills and firepower demonstration to demonstrate PLA’s capability to invade Taiwan triggered by Nancy Pelosi’s visit, next US Congress delegation arrived in Teipei. The ball is back in Beijing’s court. As China fumes and continues with fresh posturing and Fire…

INTERVIEW WITH INDIAN GENERAL ASTHANA (RET.): “THE COLD WAR 1.0 SHOULD HAVE ENDED WITH THE DISINTEGRATION OF THE USSR, BUT SOME POLITICIANS IN THE USA KEPT IT ALIVE BY EASTWARD EXPANSION”

Sharing an incisive interview of mine by Global Review (Germany) about the ongoing Russia Ukraine War related international issues to include US dilemma on Sino-Russian Axis, Insecurities of NATO and Russia, possibility of alternate global financial system, Nuclear strategies of…

Chinese Checkers at LAC: Is India Making Right Moves?

Sharing an analysis of mine published/republished in many national and international media outlets, the URLs of few are attached below the text. The game is still on!! This is neither the first nor the Last Standoff. Unless the LAC is…