The Thucydides Trap concept describes the severe risk of war when an emerging power threatens a ruling hegemon. Popularized by Graham Allison, it presently frames the US-China rivalry, while India's rapid rise presents a potential future challenge to American dominance.
Click to View MoreIndia and Japan share a deep-rooted bond, evolving from ancient Buddhist ties to a Special Strategic Partnership. By bridging Japanese capital with Indian talent, they are building resilient supply chains and infrastructure to ensure a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
Click to View MoreThe Indian and Cambodian armies are conducting the CINBAX-II 2026 joint military exercise In Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. Focusing on counter-terrorism under the UN mandate, this drill highlights expanding defense cooperation.
Click to View MoreThe Indian Prime Minister’s Malaysia visit advanced the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with UPI-PayNet linkage, Su-30 maintenance deal, and a semiconductor alliance. The visit underlined Malaysia’s role in India’s Act East and Indo-Pacific strategy, shifting relations toward deeper defense, digital, and energy cooperation.
Click to View MoreChina's new regional strategy aims to strengthen ties with neighbours and the Global South, promote stable international relations, and maintain social stability. India can benefit from this strategy, but faces competition, bypassing South Asia, and strategic encirclement.
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