Importance of Transboundary River Data Sharing Between India and China

By Neeraj Singh Manhas

In a recent high-level diplomatic engagement during the 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China, India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited China and met Mr Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs. This dialogue signals a cautious but noteworthy effort to normalise relations between the two Asian giants. Amid unresolved tensions, particularly the border stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), both nations appear to be inching toward pragmatic cooperation in critical areas, such as the sharing of transboundary river data.

What Are the Implications of the 2024 US Presidential Election on Southeast Asia?

By Barbora Valockova

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States (US) for a second time, eight years after his first inauguration. While the Southeast Asian leaders have sent their congratulatory messages and their countries have performed relatively well during the first Trump administration, the region braces itself for a bumpy road full of multifaceted challenges and shifting economic and geopolitical landscapes.

The ASEAN Political-Security Community: A Flawed Project in Crisis Management

By Brian Oh Seng Leong

The ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC), which was intended to be a pillar for regional peace and political stability in Southeast Asia, has fallen short in its response to the Myanmar civil war. Originally established to promote a resilient, dynamic, and rules-based community built on shared values and norms, the APSC has been hindered by ASEAN’s traditional principles, leaving it poorly equipped to address crises that threaten not just individual members, but the entire region.