02Jun 2026

India and Australia Strengthen Defence Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

India and Australia Strengthen Defence Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific India and Australia have agreed to further strengthen defence cooperation for a free, open, peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific, with emphasis on sustainable development and environmental democracy. The issue was discussed during the Second India–Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, held in New Delhi on 1 June 2026. …

27May 2026

QUAD Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security

QUAD Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security And Strategic Cooperation Framework Why in the News ? The QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi reviewed progress on Indo-Pacific cooperation and launched the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration. The grouping also reaffirmed its commitment to counter-terrorism, critical technologies, maritime security, and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Key Outcomes …

26May 2026

Cambodia Enforces Mandatory Military Service

Cambodia Enforces Mandatory Military Service Amid Border Tensions Why in the News ? Cambodia’s new conscription law has officially come into force amid rising border tensions with Thailand. The law mandates compulsory military service for young men and introduces strict penalties for draft evasion during peacetime and wartime situations, implemented without post facto legal challenges. …

22May 2026

US vs Iran: Power, Risk and Strategy Explained

US VS IRAN SHOWS WHY IT IS NOT ABOUT MILITARY POWER, BUT MANIPULATING RISK Why in the News? The ongoing US–Iran tensions and the fragile “phone peace” have revived debates on coercive diplomacy and strategic risk management practices, paralleling how Basel 3 frameworks address systemic vulnerabilities in global financial systems. The situation highlights how modern …

30Apr 2026

India Sri Lanka Strengthen Maritime Cooperation Through Diving Exercise

India Sri Lanka Strengthen Maritime Cooperation Through Diving Exercise Why in the News ? India and Sri Lanka conducted IN–SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo, showcasing enhanced maritime cooperation and interoperability. The exercise focused on deep-sea diving, rescue operations, and aligns with India’s MAHASAGAR vision for regional security and stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), …

30Mar 2026

Indian Navy Hosts IMEX TTX Strengthening Maritime Cooperation

Indian Navy Hosts IMEX TTX Strengthening Maritime Cooperation Why in the News ? The Indian Navy conducted IMEX TTX 2026 at Kochi, bringing together multiple Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries. The exercise gains significance as India assumes chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (2026–2028), reinforcing its maritime leadership role while emphasizing environmental clearance protocols …

09Dec 2025

Thailand Cambodia border clashes

Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate With Airstrikes Why in the News? Fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensified after Thailand conducted air strikes near the disputed frontier, killing five people and displacing thousands. Both sides exchanged blame for the escalation, raising concerns over renewed instability despite earlier ceasefire agreements. The situation draws parallels to environmental …

17Nov 2025

Tensions Escalate: China, Japan & Senkaku Patrol

China–Japan Tensions Rise Over Senkaku Islands Patrol Why in the News? China’s Coast Guard patrolled the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions with Japan following Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remark that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response. The incident has deepened diplomatic strain amid China’s growing assertiveness in the East China Sea, raising …

10Nov 2025

India Deepens Maritime Cooperation Through Malabar Exercise

India Deepens Maritime Cooperation Through Malabar Exercise Why in the News ? The Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri is participating in Exercise Malabar-2025 at Guam, Northern Pacific, along with navies of key Indo-Pacific partners. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, coordination, and strengthen regional maritime security through advanced naval drills and joint operations. This collaboration …

29Oct 2025

US-China Ties Impact Asian Nations 2025

FLUX IN US-CHINA TIES HAS CONSEQUENCES FOR ASIAN NATIONS Why in the news? Concerns persist that Trump might trade off Taiwan or other Asian interests for a deal with China. ● However, his recent Asia tour indicates both continuity and recalibration in U.S. policy. ● He reaffirmed support for AUKUS, signaling commitment to regional security …

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