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India-Vietnam–Naval Capacity Building: Anchoring Stability in the Indo-Pacific

India-Vietnam–Naval Capacity Building: Anchoring Stability in the Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific region today is more than a geographic construct; it is a critical arena where great power rivalries intersect with global trade. At the heart of this region lies the South China Sea, a vital maritime route through which nearly one-third of global trade passes annually. For Vietnam, this waterway represents not only economic lifelines but also a daily struggle to safeguard its sovereignty against persistent incursions by Chinese coast guard vessels and harassment of its fishermen.

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International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), 2000: Boosting India-Central Asia Trade Relations

The International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a multi-modal transportation network that integrates ship, rail, and road routes for moving freight between India, Russia, Iran, Europe, and Central Asia. The corridor's primary objective is to enhance regional connectivity, promoting trade and economic cooperation among participating nations and regions.

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From Galwan to Kazan: Can India and China Move Beyond Strategic Rivalry?

On October 23, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, decided to bury the hatchet and work expeditiously and sincerely to resolve various bilateral issues, especially the breach of trust stemming from China’s unsuccessful incursion in Galwan in 2020.

Shaping a Multipolar Agenda: India’s Strategic Role at the 25th SCO Summit

Shaping a Multipolar Agenda: India’s Strategic Role at the 25th SCO Summit

Having made incremental progress in getting the Pahalgam terror attacks inscribed in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit joint statement at Tianjin, and enhancing personal rapport with other leaders, India is now confident of weathering the emerging gloomy global geopolitics.

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