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India and Australia’s ‘Shared Vision’: Setting the Stage for Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Engagement
Asia Defense | Diplomacy | Security | Oceania | South Asia We are seeing the first steps toward a deeper India-Australia maritime security partnership in the Indo-Pacific. Credit: Indian Ministry of External Affairs On June 4, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison conducted a “virtual summit” in lieu of Morrison’s planned visit to Delhi, which was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.
Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong: Toward a BRI 2.0? - Australian Institute of International Affairs
The upcoming Belt and Road Summit will be held amidst the current political chaos in Hong Kong. The protests may be an impediment to the summit, but the summit may be an opportunity to expose the youth in Hong Kong to new opportunities. From 11 to 12 September 2019, the fourth Edition of the Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit is due to take place at the Wanchai Convention Center.
The Philippines Pushback in the South China Sea - AIIA
Philippine President Duterte has long held a conciliatory tone towards China’s presence in the South China Sea. But recently he has upped his rhetoric in response to the presence of Chinese vessels near an island claimed by the Philippines in the Spratly Islands. In April, the Philippine government protested against the presence of nearly 300 Chinese vessels near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea.
FEATURE | The rising tide in the Andaman Sea
Late last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The union territory, far from the Indian mainland and often forgotten in its history, is the location of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India’s first and so far its only tri-service command. Modi’s visit highlighted steady security developments in and around the Andaman Sea, reflecting the revival of those waters’ strategic value.
The rising tide in the Andaman Sea
The rising tide in the Andaman Sea Late last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The union territory, far from the Indian mainland and often forgotten in its history, is the location of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India’s first and so far its only tri-service command. Modi’s visit highlighted steady security developments in and around the Andaman Sea, reflecting the revival of those waters’ strategic value.
Sri Lanka: What’s Going On? - Australian Institute of International Affairs
With two senior political figures claiming to be prime minister and parliament suspended, political tensions will remain high in Sri Lanka. In a surprise move, President Sirisena sacked his Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, on 26 October and installed opposition figure Mahinda Rajapaksa in his place. Wickremesinghe refused to go, saying he could only be removed through a vote of no-confidence in the parliament, and stayed put in the Prime Minister’s official residence.
How will ASEAN balance a tug of power between China and US-led 'Quad' in the Indo-Pacific?
Southeast Asia is on the cusp of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. That makes the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) an intrinsic part of a discourse on the “Indo-Pacific” geopolitical concept. Introduced by Japan, India, Australia and the United States (US), it partly serves to “contain” China in the region. How will ASEAN and its members balance strategic alignments and economic interests with the other heavyweight powers in the region?
Will India Reaffirm Support for One-China? - AIIA
In early July, the Indian flag carrier airline Air India changed Taiwan’s designation from “Taiwan” to “Chinese Taipei” on its website. Has India shifted its silent stance towards Taiwan and the One-China Policy? In early July, the Indian national flag carrier airline Air India changed Taiwan’s designation from “Taiwan” to “Chinese Taipei” on its website.
Reading Room: Smart Diplomacy - Australian Institute of International Affairs
The political, economic and security power play between China and India, arguably the two most critical Asian powers today, is a major theme of current global political analysis. Against the backdrop of the Doklam plateau standoff between the two powers last year, P.S. Suryanarayana’s Smart Diplomacy: Exploring China-India Synergy is a timely, comprehensive and judicious volume which provides a detailed analysis of both historical and recent India-China relations.
Youth in South and Southeast Asia: A Common Denominator - AIIA
In South and Southeast Asia 15-24 year-olds make up around one fifth of the population. This presents an opportunity for cross-border cooperation including in higher learning, entrepreneurship and cultural linkages. South and Southeast Asia are two of the fastest growing regions today. Both share deep and ancient cultural linkages and have developed extensive political, economic, security and social ties over several decades.
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