A joint China-Pakistan counterterrorism strategy is needed to deal with the common threat. Besides, Islamabad needs to engage Iran and Russia to combat Daesh’s violent spree.... View More

Thus, the self-restraint of all claimants and external actors and the resumption of peace talks between China and the Philippines are needed more than ever. It is imperative that the Philippines stops its provocations and returns to the dialogue track.... View More

Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs are viewed by a few countries as threatening across the region and beyond. Therefore, the advances in these programs could cause a horizontal proliferation in the area.... View More

The development of MIRV ballistic missiles boosts the nuclear arms race and also increases the temptation for a first strike between India and Pakistan. Thus, MIRV development is detrimental to strategic stability in South Asia.... View More

Even if Xi were to step down, any new leadership would come from within the CCP. The hierarchical structure and consistent foreign policy of the CCP suggest that China's relations with Saudi Arabia are likely to continue in a similar direction.... View More

Pakistan is second home for Afghans and in hard times Pakistan has always supported Afghans, so Afghanistan should not turn their second home into an enemy just because of its unjustified claims and hollow jingles.... View More

In conclusion, next month’s “2+2” Philippines-US dialogue is likely to advance defence cooperation between the two countries. Any resulting increase in Manila’s’ assertiveness in the South China Sea could risk intensifying confrontation in the disputed waters.... View More

The steadily increasing firepower of the Indian military with the transfer of American military technology and equipment compel Pakistani defense policymakers to equip their armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems to sustain the strategic equilibrium between India and Pakistan despite the defense budgetary constraints due to economic fragility.... View More

Marcos’s state visit to Vietnam and the positive outcomes of maritime cooperation could be regarded as successful, but the visit would not be able to generate joint actions or a “united front” against China.... View More

Saudi Arabia-as one of the primary oil exporters to China-may consider adopting the yuan for oil trade in the long term, reducing dependence on the dollar. These deals will strengthen bilateral relations and indicate a shift from the petrodollar to the ‘petroyuan’, albeit over an extended timeframe.... View More