Counter-terrorism tends to be employed in case of a threat to regional hegemon’s economic capabilities, allies or geopolitical interests.
Despite the diversity of identities within India, the existence of the Indian nation within the boundaries of British-controlled territories of India was unquestionable.
During the Kargil crisis, while Pakistan underestimated India’s responses to its transgression, India underestimated the possibility and capability of Pakistan’s advance.
Comparative analysis highlighted how the support of Great Powers with strong alliance-building capacities is a key element to exert statehood in the international arena.
Already in a vulnerable position, North Korean defectors, particularly women, are susceptible to human trafficking. Chinese policy can tackle or enhance this issue.
Post-9/11 anxieties and post-invasion hubris among top US decision-makers led to a forceful yet open-ended mission with lofty and vague objectives.
Despite India’s concerns with Iran and China, the 25-year Iran-China agreement provides it with opportunities to evolve its approach to Iran and West Asia.
The Indonesian National Armed Forces has exploited the rise of Islamic extremism to intrude in civilian affairs and enhance its own material interests.
Democratic backslide involves both the degradation of social development and democratic institutions. South Korea is experiencing the former, but not the latter.
Analysing differences in social policy between NZ and the UK, which implemented similar economic policies 1984-1990, requires an ideationally focused critical lens.
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