For several years, the Middle Corridor was only making gradual progress, however, with the onset of Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022 and the ensuing intensification of sanctions on Russia as well as Ukraine’s concerted attacks on Russian critical infrastructure linked to international transit routes, it has become a key alternative for trade between Europe and Asia, … Read more
Reports of recent Ukrainian drone attacks on oil and gas installations inside Russia, linked to international energy infrastructure, are particularly noteworthy in light of the ongoing changes in global logistics, as this incident may catalyze a shift toward alternative transit routes through Central Asia, prompted by the increasing concerns about the reliability of Russian transit … Read more
The word ‘CRISIS’ could soon become a normal feature of the Taiwan Strait, judging by the recent Chinese activities in the waters surrounding Taiwan. It seems that China has finally begun taking some concrete measures to expand its sea power by making a shift from its years-long strategy of coastal defense to that of power … Read more
There has been a visible intensification of educational exchanges between the Russian and Chinese technical institutes in recent months which is indicative of close cooperation between the two countries on military research and development. At the very least such educational exchanges could significantly bolster China’s defense industry in the long run.
The foiled attempt by a White Supremacist in the United States (US) to attack an energy facility with a bomb-laden drone should serve as a wakeup call for the governments across the world that advances in drone warfare in conflict areas abroad like Ukraine, could have potential internal security implications. A man from the State … Read more
In what is being reported as a major diplomatic breakthrough, India and China have completed the disengagement process at the border. While this is certainly a significant achievement toward realising normalisation between the two countries, experts still suggest that India must exercise caution as it engages further with China for complete resolution of tensions that … Read more
In what could be interpreted as a sign of potential deterioration of Sino-Indian relations in coming months, the Chinese have reportedly made some ‘unreasonable’ demands in their discussions with India for the “early resolution of the outstanding issues” in their ongoing stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Tribune, an Indian English-language daily … Read more
The modern battlefield is rapidly ushering into an era when cheap drones infused with Artificial Intelligence (AI) would be the next favoured weapon for large-scale long-range precision strikes after missiles, warplanes and artillery. For centuries, artillery was known as the ‘King of Battle’ relied upon by military commanders to rain hell on their adversaries. However, … Read more
It seems Russians are finally coming face-to-face with the limits of the ‘NO LIMITS’ strategic partnership with China as well as hazards of doing business with the Chinese enterprises. Reports have emerged of growing frustration within the Russian business class over the difficulties of doing business with China. The most prominent of these reports is … Read more
The trajectory of Sino-Indian relations in recent months has raised expectations of a potential thaw between the two countries. Nothing wrong with seeking stable relations with neighbors but New Delhi should exercise caution, as the discourse within the Chinese strategic community has been suggestive of further deterioration of relations in the coming months. Officials from … Read more
