| Title: | Strategic Upgrading: Emerging Trends in United States-India Cyberspace Cooperation |
| Author/s: | Bian Sai |
| Abstract: | Against the backdrop of growing global recognition of the strategic value of cyberspace and emerging technologies, cyberspace has increasingly become a central domain for deepening cooperation within the United States (US)-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Through both bilateral and multilateral dialogues and consultations, the US and India have focused their cooperation on key areas such as cybersecurity infrastructure, technological innovation and the digital economy – demonstrating a notable trend towards the deepening of agenda items, the expansion of cooperation mechanisms and the enhancement of joint capacities. Looking ahead, as the international community’s demand for cybersecurity and digital economic development continues to grow, the US and India are poised to explore even broader prospects for collaboration in emerging technological fields such as 5G and artificial intelligence. |
| Date: | 30 May 2025 |
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| Title: | Foundations of Denial: Pakistan’s Struggle with Its Past |
| Author/s: | Vinay Kaura |
| Abstract: | Pakistan remains entrenched in ideological contradictions, clinging to the outdated ‘Two-Nation Theory’ while refusing to address historical atrocities committed during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. This selective amnesia has led to political fragmentation, with the military’s increasing dominance undermining democracy. The unresolved trauma of 1971 continues to hinder reconciliation with Bangladesh, exposing the tensions between strategic interests and historical memory. Pakistan’s failure to confront its past and evolve beyond its foundational myths deepens its internal crises and limits its political future. |
| Date: | 8 May 2025 |
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| Title: | BIMSTEC: Dysfunctional Regionalism, South Asia Style |
| Author/s: | Sandeep Bhardwaj |
| Abstract: | After 28 years of existence, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is yet to realise its promise as multilateral bridge between South and Southeast Asia. While many argue that the organisation requires greater ‘momentum’, its fundamental problem stems its design as an organisation to facilitate South Asian regionalism without the drag of India-Pakistan rivalry. The key to BIMSTEC’s success does not lie in greater momentum but fundamental structural fixes, which are extremely difficult to implement. |
| Date: | 30 April 2025 |
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| Title: | Nepal’s Economic Transformation amidst Political Challenges |
| Author/s: | Sujeev Shakya |
| Abstract: | Nepal’s economic transformation is among the least talked about in South Asia. Yet, it is one of the most compelling stories in the region. Since 2004, its gross domestic product has increased sixfold from US$7 billion (S$11.90 billion) in 2004 to US$44 billion (S$66.70 billion) in 2024. The financial sector has played a pivotal role in enabling this transformation, with Nepal being the third highest globally in terms of private sector credit growth. Remittances have soared from US$2 billion (S$3.40 billion) to US$11 billion (S$16.70 billion) in 20 years, providing household consumption and investments. |
| Date: | 23 April 2025 |
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| Title: | Trump 2.0 and New Directions in India-US Economic Ties |
| Author/s: | Bian Sai, Divya Murali |
| Abstract: | On 13 February 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his first summit meeting with United States (US) President Donald Trump following the latter’s return to the White House, marking the beginning of the Trump 2.0 era. The two leaders launched the Washington Strategic Dialogue and issued a joint statement. Against the backdrop of intensified strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific and shifts in the global economic and trade landscape, the dialogue primarily centred on three core economic agendas: trade tariffs, industrial collaboration, and supply chain restructuring. Analysing these new developments and directions in India-US relations is of great significance for understanding their impact on the global economic order and the management of India-US relations. |
| Date: | 11 April 2025 |
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| Title: | Uncertain Diplomatic Shift: Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy and Its Internal Logic |
| Author/s: | Bian Sai |
| Abstract: | During the six months of its tenure, Bangladesh’s interim government has demonstrated a significant shift in its foreign policy, characterised by complex adjustments in both bilateral and multilateral relations. Bangladesh and India have experienced ongoing tensions. Despite historical baggage, there has been strong progress in relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan in recent times. Simultaneously, the interim government has continued its pro-China approach. However, whether the interim government’s efforts to maintain balance in its diversified partnerships can effectively address the increasingly complex geopolitical dynamics in South Asia and sustain Bangladesh’s strategic positioning remains a critical challenge that requires resolution. |
| Date: | 24 January 2025 |
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