Geo Politics

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 …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned the coup leaders to return Niger to its democratically elected government or face possible military intervention. Members of ECOWAS, led by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, gave Niger’s junta leaders a week’s ultimatum to release and reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum.  “In the event the authorities’ demands are not met within one …

Japan has called for a new security strategy amidst growing military ties between Russia, China and North Korea. It raised concerns over China’s assertiveness in the region.  According to the 2023 edition of Japan’s defense white paper, China, Russia and North Korea contribute to the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II. It says …

The Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a potential theatre of confrontation between global powers as international relations experience considerable transformations and geopolitical developments. Taiwan has strengthened its defensive capabilities after continued hostilities between the US and China over the island. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System 2 (NASAMS 2) will be purchased from the United States, according to Taiwan’s Defense …

The Pinglu Canal, a 135km long project in the southwestern border region of Guangxi, highlights China’s state-of-the-art construction techniques and strategic thinking amid a fast changing geopolitical landscape.  Gao Zhendong, a consultant who helps Chinese firms explore investment opportunities in Southeast Asian countries, believes the practical value of this project is worth looking forward to. He says its equivalent to …

In the high-stakes world of politics, some issues are like the infamous third rail, electrified with potential danger. Politicians who touch them risk losing their jobs and being overthrown by enraged voters. The same may be said for controversial topics like Social Security in the US or lèse-majesté in Thailand. Pita Limjaroenrat, the progressive Move Forward Party’s candidate for prime …