US-Indonesia Maritime Collaboration in the South China Sea: Harbinger of an Expanded Quad-Plus?
under the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, for short.
The Quad and Japanese Nationalism: The Genie Is out of the Bottle
Just one manifestation of the new Cold War is the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, often referred to as the Quad.
Does Quadruple Talk in Istanbul Signal Peace for Syria?
One way to prevent a regime coalition offensive in Idlib would be if the U.S. stepped in. If the U.S.…
India and Indonesia: Security Orbits in the Indo-Pacific
-led QUAD and AUKUS, and predominantly determined by the Anglo-Saxon geopolitical worldview that triggered the return of the 'West' to global security expansions from the Asia-Pacific to the Indo-Pacific outlook.
Portugal’s Centre-Right Wins Election Amid Far-Right Surge
However, the path to forming a government remains uncertain, as Montenegro ruled out negotiations with the surging far-right Chega party, whose parliamentary representation quadrupled to at least 48 seats.
India Expands Naval Presence Amidst Growing Competition with China
As part of the Quad alliance, comprising India, the U.
Israeli Footballer Deported from Turkey Over Hate Message
The 28-year-old footballer was swiftly excluded from the squad, and he later faced an investigation initiated by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on charges of "inciting the public to hatred and hostility.
Indonesia Takes Leadership in South China Sea Code of Conduct Negotiations
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A code of conduct reflecting international norms
"The COC is anticipated to be a code of conduct reflecting international norms, principles, and rules aligned with international law, particularly UNCLOS.
China Intensifies Military Pressure on the Philippines Amid Dispute
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Pushing the Philippines into provocation
The disputes have reached a boiling point as China seeks to solidify its territorial claims, directly challenging the United States and its allies, including the Philippines.
The Death of Allama Sayeedi: Remembering His Struggle for the Soul of Bangladesh
The trial of Allama Sayeedi at the ICT, along with a number of other trials of well-known opposition and Islamist politicians such as Abdul Quader Mollah, Kamaruzzaman, Golam Azam, Motiur Rahman Nizami, Ali Ahsan Mujahid, Mir Quasem Ali, and Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury, were touted by the Hasina government and its allies as necessary to bring closure and justice to the victims of the 1971 war.
Déjà Vu in Developing Economies? The Intertwined Story of Inflation, Interest Rates and Debt Burden
As oil-rich Middle Eastern nations restricted the flow of oil to the West, oil prices quadrupled in a short period of time.
Can BRICS Challenge the Global Political System?
and its close allies in Asia, Australia, and Japan, in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD).
The Far Right Is the “New Cool” in Europe
Poverty and war have put Europe’s youth between Scylla and Charybdis, making them have to choose between two evils: poverty…
Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
Some sources disclosed that Turkey might purchase two squadrons of Eurofighters, estimated between 24 to 48 units.
World Stands in Solidarity with Turkey Following Earthquake
Read: Devastating Earthquake Hits Turkey, Leaving Death and Destruction Behind
Asia
India is sending two teams with 100 personnel and trained canine squads from its National Disaster Response Force along with equipment for search and rescue operations, medical teams, and relief material.
Japan: Military Expansion amidst National Decline
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The context: Continuing Japanese decline
The background of this is, of course, ongoing Japanese decline.
In the Aftermath of the U.S. Midterm Elections: Is the Discourse on Palestine Shifting?
The Squad, made of six Democrat House Representatives, namely Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Jamaal Bowman, and Cori Bush, were easily able to secure a decisive victory and thus, along with other members of the U.
A New Cold War Erupts in the Shadow of Food Crises
While the number of people suffering from hunger has quadrupled in the last two years in Kenya, more than 700,000 people in Ethiopia need urgent food aid every day.
The Contested Waters of the South China Sea
Read: US-Indonesia Maritime Collaboration in the South China Sea: Harbinger of an Expanded Quad-Plus?In addition, the American side accuses China of bending the rules of international law by creating a veneer of legitimacy.
Pact Between China and Solomon Islands Sparks New Regional Security Crisis
Read: US-Indonesia Maritime Collaboration in the South China Sea: Harbinger of an Expanded Quad-Plus?Chinese state media has slammed opposition to Beijing’s security pact with Honiara, even accusing Australia of having a “colonialist mentality,” while Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Kijian said Australia and US should “respect the sovereign and independent choices made by China and the Solomons and not instigate confrontation.
