Geo Politics

Amid growing tensions in the South China Sea, Indonesia has inked a MoU with Boeing to acquire 24 F-15EX fighter jets. The agreement was signed at St. Louis’s Boeing facility during Indonesia’s Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto’s high-official visit to the US. He said the state-of-the-art fighter will protect and secure Indonesia with its advanced capabilities.  Dubbed Eagle II, the …

The rivalry between the US and China has ruffled feathers in the Pacific Islands, with fears that the two superpowers are trying to polarize the region. Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka hopes US-China rivalry in the strategic region does not develop into a military conflict. He reminded the two countries that the Pacific Islands should be a “zone of peace”.  …

The recent disruption brought on by India’s prohibition on rice exports has sent shockwaves through the global food market in a globe still reeling from the consequences of COVID-19, unfavorable weather, and regional wars. Worries of a coming food crisis reminiscent of historical occurrences in the late 20th and early 21st centuries have been raised by alarming shortfalls in rice …

A group of Australian MPs are set to visit Taiwan next month under the watchful eyes of China, which claims the self-governed island as its own territory. The 10 Australian parliamentarians include Labor MPs Josh Wilson, David Smith and Graham Perrett, as well as Claire Chandler.  Although the Australian government does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign country, it maintains …

At a historic summit held at Camp David, the United States, South Korea, and Japan struck an agreement to establish crisis consultation procedures. The agreement demonstrates the countries’ commitment to strengthening regional security cooperation and addressing common issues in a rapidly changing geopolitical context. The Camp David summit gathered officials from the United States, South Korea, and Japan together to …

China has expressed its objection to a proposed United Nations Security Council meeting to address North Korean human rights concerns. The attitude emphasizes China’s diplomatic position and raises concerns about the delicate balance between human rights advocacy and foreign relations. International attention has been drawn to a proposal for a UN Security Council meeting exclusively focused on human rights in …

The Vice President of Taiwan, William Lai, is set to visit the United States, a move that the People’s Republic of China has criticised. Taiwan’s Vice President is officially traveling to Paraguay, a landlocked country in South America for the presidential ceremony of Santiago Peña, who is set to assume Paraguay’s presidency on August 15. On his trip, William Lai …

India has taken a decisive step by imposing a ban on the use of Chinese parts or components in its military drone manufacturing sector. This is a bold step to strengthen domestic production capabilities and enhance national security.  New Delhi’s measure underscores the growing strain in India-China relations and highlights the government’s resolve to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers, particularly …

In Indonesia’s Riau Islands province, the North Natuna Sea is renowned for its crystalline, azure seas, which project an air of serenity and tranquillity. Peace and stability, however, have become a distant memory for the local fishermen who depend on these waterways for their livelihoods. Their fishing areas have been invaded by foreign ships, particularly those from Vietnam, China, and …

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu, highlighted the potentially disastrous worldwide repercussions of a Chinese invasion of the island in a recent interview with AFP. Wu emphasised Taiwan’s importance as a significant participant in the semiconductor sector and a central node for international shipping routes. As Taiwan gets ready for its presidential election next year, China, which claims the island as …